Fire in The Belly Do You Feel It?
Fi r e in Th e Belly Do Yo u Fe e l It? Narita (An ISO 9001:2008 Company) BENGALURU CHENNAI COCHIN GUWAHATI HYDERABAD JALANDHAR KOLKATA LUCKNOW MUMBAI RANCHI NEW DELHI BOSTON (USA) ACCRA (GHANA) NAIROBI (KENYA)
FIRE IN THE BELLY DO YOU FEEL IT? by Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd. All rights reserved including those of translation into other languages. In accordance with the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 2012, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise. Any such act or scanning, uploading, or electronic sharing of any part of this book without the permission of the publisher constitutes unlawful piracy and theft of the copyright holder s intellectual property. If you would like to use material from the book (other than for review purposes), prior written permission must be obtained from the publishers. Printed and bound in India Typeset at Shubham Composer, Delhi First Edition 2015 ISBN 978-93-5138-251-5 Limits of Liability/Disclaimer of Warranty: The publisher and the author make no representation or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this work and specifically disclaim all warranties. The advice, strategies, and activities contained herein may not be suitable for every situation. In performing activities, adult supervision must be sought. Likewise, common sense and care are essential to the conduct of any activity, whether described in this book or otherwise. Neither the publisher nor the author shall be liable or responsible for any injuries or damages arising herefrom. The fact that an organization or Website if referred to in this work as a citation and/or a potential source of further information does not mean that the author or the publisher endorses the information the organization or Website may provide or the recommendations it may make. Further, readers must be aware that the Internet Websites listed in this work may have changed or disappeared between the time when this work was written and when it is read. All trademarks, logos or any other mark such as Vibgyor, USP, Amanda, Golden Bells, Firewall Media, Mercury, Trinity, Laxmi appearing in this work are trademarks and intellectual property owned by or licensed to Laxmi Publications, its subsidiaries or affiliates. Notwithstanding this disclaimer, all other names and marks mentioned in this work are the trade names, trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. & Bengaluru 080-26 75 69 30 & Chennai 044-24 34 47 26, 24 35 95 07 & Cochin 0484-237 70 04, 405 13 03 Published in India by & Guwahati 0361-254 36 69, 251 38 81 (An Imprint of Laxmi Publications Pvt. Ltd.) An ISO 9001:2008 Company 113, GOLDEN HOUSE, DARYAGANJ, NEW DELHI - 110002, INDIA Telephone : 91-11-4353 2500, 4353 2501 Fax : 91-11-2325 2572, 4353 2528 www.laxmipublications.com info@laxmipublications.com Branches & Hyderabad 040-27 55 53 83, 27 55 53 93 & Jalandhar 0181-222 12 72 & Kolkata 033-22 27 43 84 & Lucknow 0522-220 99 16 & Mumbai 022-24 91 54 15, 24 92 78 69 & Ranchi 0651-220 44 64 C Printed at:
Dedicated To Mr. Sajid Qamar, the person who introduced me to the phrase fire in the belly, My parents who gave me the liberty to keep that fire burning and Robin Sharma for rekindling the fire every time it flickered.
Contents Author's Note Introduction Part 1: Find the Spark 1 Chapter 1. Meet Yourself 3 Chapter 2. Know Yourself 13 Chapter 3. Trust Yourself 19 Chapter 4. Protect Yourself 27 Chapter 5. Boost Yourself 37 Part 2: Commit to the Fire 47 Chapter 6. Choose Fearlessness 49 Chapter 7. Believe it to Achieve it 61 Chapter 8. How Far will You Go? 73 Chapter 9. The Real Deal 83 Chapter 10. Write Your Own Story 91 Part 3: Transform the Fire 99 Chapter 11. Road to Success 101 Chapter 12. Time Management 111 Chapter 13. No Excuses 121 Chapter 14. Ask and you Shall Receive 129 Chapter 15. Go All-in 137 Part 4: Keep The Fire Burning 143 Chapter 16. Be the Booster 145 Chapter 17. Sharpen Your Axe 153 Chapter 18. Rekindle Your Fire 159 Chapter 19. Celebrate the Win 169 Chapter 20. Find your Next Spark 175 Appendix I: Further Reading 181 Appendix II: Quotes that Transformed Me!! 183 ix xi
Author s Note First and foremost I would like to thank my Almae Matres, Holy Cross School, Ghatotand, and VIT University, Vellore, for building the foundation for me on which I am building my passion today. Special thanks to all the teachers and mentors for being the role models in my life and boosting me up every time I was low. On behalf of all students, I proudly say that we owe you our success. I express heartfelt gratitude to my Mom for inculcating the habit of dreaming BIG at a tender age and to my Dad for his unflinching support in the toughest of times. Without their backing, I would have been another so-called successful person in the crowd. Thanks Maa Papa for helping me in discovering myself. I would like to take this opportunity to thank my younger sister Kritika for the numerous lessons she has taught me about life and the importance of valuing relationships. I would like to give a special mention to my younger brother Yuvraj for his liveliness and innocence which showed me light in the moments of darkness. The innocence in his voice when he asked me, Di, when will your book be published? was an instant booster for me. Thanks to my extended family, especially my cousin Prashant for inspiring me to choose the road less taken. I express my sincere thanks to Robin Sharma for making this year, My Absolute best year yet. Thanks to all the enthusiastic and passionate people from Make a Difference (MAD), Hindi Literary Association (HLA) and Toastmasters International (TMI) for supporting me in my
x Author s Note endeavour. Your encouragement kept me going when I was unsure of myself. Big thanks to my loving seniors Saurabh Bhaiya, Dolly Di, and Shweta Di for their belief in me and my work. You guys are my success partners. I couldn t have taken the first step if it were not for you all. This book would not have been completed without the cheering up from all my friends. My friend and classmate in Holy Cross, Utkarsh, co-author of Let s get committed and Let s love from a distance deserves a special mention for making me believe that no dream is too big to achieve. In his aspiration, I found my inspiration. Special thanks to Bala Subramanian for his critical feedback and meticulous editing. He is the most awesome editor an author can wish for! Thanks to YOU for picking up this book. A writer is nothing without the readers. I dedicate this book to YOU. Last but not the least; I express my heartfelt thanks to all the authors and the great leaders who have given the treasures of wisdom to this world; whose work keeps the dreamers alive. Thank you all Stay on Fire
Introduction Let there be a fire within you. This line oft-got repeated by Sajid Sir during our English classes in high school. All of us eagerly awaited his class. It was more of an inspirational session than a typical classroom lecture. We felt a surge of energy after attending his class; even on occasions when it was the last class of the day. Such was the power of his subtle expression and instant motivation. He was a mentor and a friend rolled into one. He recognized our hidden talents, motivated us to work harder and commended us for our efforts. Probably that s the reason I am daring to write this book. I was in class VIII when I first came across the phrase Fire in the belly. These words impacted me so deeply that I began my quest to find the FIRE within me. I belonged to a society where being an engineer and getting a decently paid job was considered an achievement. People around me were contented with their lives. They felt safe in their comfort zone. Trying something new was not the norm. Aspiring to be an author, painter, and journalist was not considered to be a safe bet. Evidently, when I got a job offer, I was looked upon as a successful person. But for me, the job was just the first step of a very long journey and in no way, the destination in itself. Initially, I tried hard to be content like others; to enjoy life as they seemed to enjoy it. I tried seeing positive things in my life and living in present. But as soon as my mind stopped speaking, the fire in my belly started tinkling. I was not sure what that fire was,
xii Introduction but I knew it would not let me be in peace if I do not give attention to it. I talked to my parents about the fire in my belly and how it forced me to think something new, something different, something big. They were confused at first, but gradually they understood my feelings. Their only concern was my secure future. They were perfectly fine with me following my passion, but along with my current job. I agreed to it. How could I not agree? Where would have I gone leaving my job? I didn t even know then what exactly my passion was. The only thing that my inner fire would tell me was that I wanted to reach to masses, motivate them and help them find their passion. How? I had no answer to it. When I finally got the answer to my passion, I was not prepared to accept it. My inner fire told me to be a motivational speaker, a life coach, an inspirational author, a role model, a leader. I was scared by the answers and I still am. Thanks to my parents encouragement, I decided to pursue my passion. It meant going against the usual lifestyle. It meant choosing a career that is not even considered as a career in my society. I had to break rules, change existing beliefs and block all negative thoughts I heard from people, before I could even begin this journey. I did that by reading those who had followed similar paths and in the process I learnt THE SECRET of success, THE POWER within us and THE MAGIC of universe. I understood NO EXCUSES is THE KEY to fulfil any goal. I came to know the TIPPING POINT to go BEYOND SUCCESS. I imbibed the DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WINNERS AND WHINERS. I grasped that, like other WANDER WOMEN you too need to BREAK YOUR OWN RULES and prove that WICKED SUCCESS IS INSIDE EVERY WOMAN. I pledged to LIVE LIFE AND LOVE WORK. Everything I imbibed from THE AWAKENING COURSE and other such rich sources has been consolidated in the pages coming ahead. These books helped me find my passion and gave me the strength needed to pursue it. I started living in a permanent state of ecstasy. I
Introduction xiii started seeing positive side of every incident. I started feeling blissful. One of the most important lessons that I learnt in the process of discovering my fire in the belly was that the more you share, the more you gain. So, here I am sharing my learning with you through this book; in the hope of gaining new insights while giving you what you need to move ahead from where you presently stand. YOU are the hero/heroine of this book. You are in search of the hidden treasure. But to reach to the treasure you need to defeat the villain first. Yes, of course we have villain in our story. Your fears, doubts and negativity would all team up against you. You have no choice but to face them, fight them and shatter them all. On your side you have your loyal friends (self confidence, belief, courage) and committed lover (your inner self) who would help you complete your quest. The end of the story is up to you to decide. The entire book is divided into four parts which represent four major steps of finding your inner fire. Each part is further subdivided into chapters to give you an in depth understanding. At the end of each chapter you would see few headings which I am listing here in order to prepare you for what s coming your way. How it worked for me: In this section I have mentioned how the techniques and concepts mentioned in the chapter have worked for me in my life, so that you know it s well tested and proved. Takeaways: This section summarizes the core essence of the chapter which you can refer to anytime. Game Changers: These are the simple things that make BIG differences in life. These are points which create the thin line between the best and the second best. Appendix I mentions the books which can be referred for further reading. Appendix II lists the quotes that I personally feel are very powerful and transforming.
Fire in the Belly-Do you feel it? 40% OFF Publisher : Laxmi Publications ISBN : 9789351382515 Author : Narita Type the URL : http://www.kopykitab.com/product/10294 Get this ebook