Review by Maggie Troy -- Underdog Thinking by Atul Vir
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Review by Maggie Troy -- Underdog Thinking by Atul Vir
[Following is a volunteer review of "Underdog Thinking" by Atul Vir.]
I found this book, Underdog Thinking by Atul Vir, to be an extremely well written and enjoyable book. The use of such well-chosen vocabulary is impeccable, and throughout the book I found only one grammar mistake.
Although this book provides many insights into the life of an ethical and innovative entrepreneur, as well as offering helpful guidance to eager and aspiring business people, it is primarily the unfolding life story of the author which enthrals the reader.
We learn that the protagonist became self-employed after the collapse of the company where he previously worked, and also because he was subsequently unable to find any work in the new country he had moved to; a problem from his everyday life then provides an epiphany about the product he could make and sell. After much hard work and an almost impossible search, he is finally on his way to launching a successful business.
The protagonist never abandons the ethics and values he was taught at school in his country of origin, and by building relationships and taking risks, we see him gradually make his ascent to the pinnacle of success.
However, there are subsequent betrayals, and then the following seemingly unending difficulties which eventually lead to an unstoppable demise and final depression grip the reader as if we are personally invested in a fictional hero. We feel the rising anxiety, gloom, and sense of foreboding as we witness the inevitable approaching devastation. In a similar way, the painful rebuilding of trust and the question of what “our hero” will do next, become an emotional roller coaster for the reader.
The overall sense of the book is not that of a “how-to” instructional guide to becoming successful in business, but instead it emphasizes the importance of ethics, accountability, building relationships and risk-taking. In particular it encourages ‘thinking like an underdog’ in order to find solutions.
I believe this book would be an enjoyable read for all "audiences”, but particularly for those with an interest in entrepreneurial business. It would also appeal to those who are attracted to self help resources, and to those with a religious faith, as the author quotes passages from the Bible, Buddha, Bhagavat Gita, Nobel Prize laureates, and many other inspirational figures.
I would rate this book as a 4 out of 4 stars, particularly as I was compelled by the writing style and meticulous use of language, as well as the sense of adventure that enfolded. I did find that the explanations in Appendix 1 at the end of the story were slightly laboured, but overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
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Underdog Thinking
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I found this book, Underdog Thinking by Atul Vir, to be an extremely well written and enjoyable book. The use of such well-chosen vocabulary is impeccable, and throughout the book I found only one grammar mistake.
Although this book provides many insights into the life of an ethical and innovative entrepreneur, as well as offering helpful guidance to eager and aspiring business people, it is primarily the unfolding life story of the author which enthrals the reader.
We learn that the protagonist became self-employed after the collapse of the company where he previously worked, and also because he was subsequently unable to find any work in the new country he had moved to; a problem from his everyday life then provides an epiphany about the product he could make and sell. After much hard work and an almost impossible search, he is finally on his way to launching a successful business.
The protagonist never abandons the ethics and values he was taught at school in his country of origin, and by building relationships and taking risks, we see him gradually make his ascent to the pinnacle of success.
However, there are subsequent betrayals, and then the following seemingly unending difficulties which eventually lead to an unstoppable demise and final depression grip the reader as if we are personally invested in a fictional hero. We feel the rising anxiety, gloom, and sense of foreboding as we witness the inevitable approaching devastation. In a similar way, the painful rebuilding of trust and the question of what “our hero” will do next, become an emotional roller coaster for the reader.
The overall sense of the book is not that of a “how-to” instructional guide to becoming successful in business, but instead it emphasizes the importance of ethics, accountability, building relationships and risk-taking. In particular it encourages ‘thinking like an underdog’ in order to find solutions.
I believe this book would be an enjoyable read for all "audiences”, but particularly for those with an interest in entrepreneurial business. It would also appeal to those who are attracted to self help resources, and to those with a religious faith, as the author quotes passages from the Bible, Buddha, Bhagavat Gita, Nobel Prize laureates, and many other inspirational figures.
I would rate this book as a 4 out of 4 stars, particularly as I was compelled by the writing style and meticulous use of language, as well as the sense of adventure that enfolded. I did find that the explanations in Appendix 1 at the end of the story were slightly laboured, but overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
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Underdog Thinking
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Latest Review: Underdog Thinking by Atul Vir
