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Review by Barbie_sidhu -- Underdog Thinking by Atul Vir
[Following is a volunteer review of "Underdog Thinking" by Atul Vir.]
Underdog Thinking by Atul Vir is not just any non-fiction read with inspiring text; it is a commendable account of the author’s struggle. It is a story about a business empire made from scratch. Though the book is non-fiction, it is nothing less than a truly inspiring life story, which feels unreal in some places.
The author is an Indian by birth, who carried a passion to build his own business. He traveled multiple continents to grab success. At first, he traveled from India to Europe, from where his destiny took him to Africa. His story about his time in Africa is quite astonishing. He survived Africa and moved to the USA with his wife. After failing numerous times to find the right thing to do, the author decided to start his own business. He was underestimated by the US firms, which in turn made him take a firm decision to become an entrepreneur. Even in the USA, the author had to shift from NYC to Texas to earn his bread. He thought about and analyzed the market, eventually finding a loophole in the system by observing the household activities. He introduced the washer-dryer combo when he felt how difficult it is for his wife to do the laundry. The readers will witness a unique struggle in this book. The book is empowering enough to inspire young entrepreneurs.
The story of the author teaches a lesson that meeting the unexpected must not make one leave the chosen path. The author went through an unimaginable struggle and hardships, even after he started the journey towards success. His experience will teach the readers the importance of an alert and active mind in seizing the life-changing opportunity. The commitment of the author was the key to his success. A lesson about ups and downs in life is also dominant in the story; the author was leading a decent life, but the tables turned in no time.
The best thing about the book is the format of it. There are inspiring quotes by some famous personalities used at the beginning of every chapter, along with quotes written by the author himself. My personal favorite is, “If you want to find an opportunity, look for a problem.” This idea is basically what drives the journey of the author.
The book also contains a considerable number of diagrams and illustrations to facilitate the reading experience. One thing I did not like is the uneven pace of the events penned down by the author. Things get slow at some parts, which can be a setback for a non-fiction read.
There is no profane or vulgar content in the book. The editing is just fine. No typos or grammatical errors were spotted by me.
On the whole, I would rate this a perfect 4 out of 4 stars read. The above-mentioned reasons are enough to justify the full score. It is worth mentioning that more people need to know about the history of the washer-dryer combo. The author served millions of houses in the US with his idea, which deserves appreciation.
The book is suitable not only for non-fiction readers but also for fiction readers too. This book is not filled with inspiring stuff and motivational lessons only. It contains an astounding story about a man who had a dream and achieved it by capturing the flaws in the system. Readers who wish to start their own business must give this book a read. This story needs to be known as much as possible. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did.
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Underdog Thinking
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Underdog Thinking by Atul Vir is not just any non-fiction read with inspiring text; it is a commendable account of the author’s struggle. It is a story about a business empire made from scratch. Though the book is non-fiction, it is nothing less than a truly inspiring life story, which feels unreal in some places.
The author is an Indian by birth, who carried a passion to build his own business. He traveled multiple continents to grab success. At first, he traveled from India to Europe, from where his destiny took him to Africa. His story about his time in Africa is quite astonishing. He survived Africa and moved to the USA with his wife. After failing numerous times to find the right thing to do, the author decided to start his own business. He was underestimated by the US firms, which in turn made him take a firm decision to become an entrepreneur. Even in the USA, the author had to shift from NYC to Texas to earn his bread. He thought about and analyzed the market, eventually finding a loophole in the system by observing the household activities. He introduced the washer-dryer combo when he felt how difficult it is for his wife to do the laundry. The readers will witness a unique struggle in this book. The book is empowering enough to inspire young entrepreneurs.
The story of the author teaches a lesson that meeting the unexpected must not make one leave the chosen path. The author went through an unimaginable struggle and hardships, even after he started the journey towards success. His experience will teach the readers the importance of an alert and active mind in seizing the life-changing opportunity. The commitment of the author was the key to his success. A lesson about ups and downs in life is also dominant in the story; the author was leading a decent life, but the tables turned in no time.
The best thing about the book is the format of it. There are inspiring quotes by some famous personalities used at the beginning of every chapter, along with quotes written by the author himself. My personal favorite is, “If you want to find an opportunity, look for a problem.” This idea is basically what drives the journey of the author.
The book also contains a considerable number of diagrams and illustrations to facilitate the reading experience. One thing I did not like is the uneven pace of the events penned down by the author. Things get slow at some parts, which can be a setback for a non-fiction read.
There is no profane or vulgar content in the book. The editing is just fine. No typos or grammatical errors were spotted by me.
On the whole, I would rate this a perfect 4 out of 4 stars read. The above-mentioned reasons are enough to justify the full score. It is worth mentioning that more people need to know about the history of the washer-dryer combo. The author served millions of houses in the US with his idea, which deserves appreciation.
The book is suitable not only for non-fiction readers but also for fiction readers too. This book is not filled with inspiring stuff and motivational lessons only. It contains an astounding story about a man who had a dream and achieved it by capturing the flaws in the system. Readers who wish to start their own business must give this book a read. This story needs to be known as much as possible. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did.
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Underdog Thinking
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes | on Smashwords
