To Bee or Not to Bee
Winning Against All Odds
1st Edition
Published on 29. September 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
332 pages
978-93-5150-314-9 (ISBN)
Description
In this compelling first-person account, Sid Mittra shows us how it is possible to achieve our dreams against incredible odds.
Some unique features of this book:
* A compelling read, infused with humor, this book is about a man who refused to succumb to adversity and achieved much success in life.
* A must-read for professionals and aspiring young readers whose perspective may be irreversibly impacted by the strength of Sid's vision and willpower.
* Perhaps the biggest strength of the book is the roller coaster ride of Sid's life story which reads like fiction.
He ascribes his success to the following 4Ps:
-Persevere with passion
-Pursue professional, family-oriented, social & spiritual goals
-Persuade family and friends to help
-Promote a culture of giving back
The author shows us how these simple yet potent principles can be easily imbibed to achieve our personal destinies.
Some unique features of this book:
* A compelling read, infused with humor, this book is about a man who refused to succumb to adversity and achieved much success in life.
* A must-read for professionals and aspiring young readers whose perspective may be irreversibly impacted by the strength of Sid's vision and willpower.
* Perhaps the biggest strength of the book is the roller coaster ride of Sid's life story which reads like fiction.
He ascribes his success to the following 4Ps:
-Persevere with passion
-Pursue professional, family-oriented, social & spiritual goals
-Persuade family and friends to help
-Promote a culture of giving back
The author shows us how these simple yet potent principles can be easily imbibed to achieve our personal destinies.
Reviews / Votes
"Sid's memoir shows readers that he did it the right way and offers much needed encouragement to others to fight every day to do the same." -- Jeffrey T. Cuthbertson "This is not simply another rags-to-riches story, but one fraught with unbelievable hindrances that few, if any of us, could surmount." -- Edward J. Wolff "Few people have managed to write with such emotion, clarity, and deliberation as Sid has about poverty, adversity, and a dogged determination to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles to succeed. I strongly believe that by reading this memoir, all of us can benefit from [it]." -- Joseph Knollenberg "This is an exemplary story of an emigrant who rises from personal and economic hardships, almost receives a Fulbright scholarship, and eventually flourishes in academia and the business world . . . readers whose perspective may be irreversibly impacted by the strength of Mittra's vision and willpower." -- Virinder Moudgil * President and CEO, Lawrence Technological University * "This is not simply another rags-to-riches story, but one fraught with unbelievable hindrances that few, if any of us, could surmount." -- Edward J. Wolff,More details
Edition
First Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New Delhi
India
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Weight
433 gr
ISBN-13
978-93-5150-314-9 (9789351503149)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Sid Mittra, PhD, CFP (R), is emeritus professor of finance at Oakland University. He is a past member of the CFP Board. Mittra is in several prestigious listings, including InternationalAuthors' Who's Who, American Men of Science, and Who's Who in Finance and Industry.
Mittra is the author of more than a dozen books, including Practicing Financial Planning for Professionals and CFP Aspirants (SAGE, 2016, 12th Edition). For many years, he published a weekly newspaper article on personal financial planning topics for The Oakland Press (MI) and The Macomb Daily (MI). His professional articles have appeared in the Journal of Accountancy, Financial Planning, Journal of Financial Planning, Personal Financial Planning, and American Economic Review. Mittra is widely quoted in Money magazine, Kiplinger's Personal Finance, Financial Advisor, and other magazines and newspapers.
Mittra established and operated a boutique financial consulting firm, Coordinated Financial Planning, subsequently changing the name to Mittra & Associates, for over three decades. He uniquely combines conceptual and theoretical knowledge in financial management with communicative skills. He frequently speaks on financial economics, money, and financial management. He also advises corporations, partnerships, and closely held corporations.
Mittra is the author of more than a dozen books, including Practicing Financial Planning for Professionals and CFP Aspirants (SAGE, 2016, 12th Edition). For many years, he published a weekly newspaper article on personal financial planning topics for The Oakland Press (MI) and The Macomb Daily (MI). His professional articles have appeared in the Journal of Accountancy, Financial Planning, Journal of Financial Planning, Personal Financial Planning, and American Economic Review. Mittra is widely quoted in Money magazine, Kiplinger's Personal Finance, Financial Advisor, and other magazines and newspapers.
Mittra established and operated a boutique financial consulting firm, Coordinated Financial Planning, subsequently changing the name to Mittra & Associates, for over three decades. He uniquely combines conceptual and theoretical knowledge in financial management with communicative skills. He frequently speaks on financial economics, money, and financial management. He also advises corporations, partnerships, and closely held corporations.
Content
Foreword by Swami Suprakashnanda
Prelude
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Behold the Bee
Hobbled by a Horoscope
Whisked Away and Caned in Calcutta
Of Pachyderms and Paradise
A Dunce No More
Gaining Independence: India's and Mine
My Worldview Widens
Fumbling the Fulbright
Slow Passage to the Land Where Dreams Come True
Have Gun, Will Travel
Angel in a Devil's Night
A Modest Proposal
The Long Way Home, Sweet Home
My Academic Life: Failures and Achievements
On the Road Less Traveled: Risks and Rewards
Giving Back to Society: Redefined Concept of Success
Challenges in Creating a Four-Generational Legacy
Prelude
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Behold the Bee
Hobbled by a Horoscope
Whisked Away and Caned in Calcutta
Of Pachyderms and Paradise
A Dunce No More
Gaining Independence: India's and Mine
My Worldview Widens
Fumbling the Fulbright
Slow Passage to the Land Where Dreams Come True
Have Gun, Will Travel
Angel in a Devil's Night
A Modest Proposal
The Long Way Home, Sweet Home
My Academic Life: Failures and Achievements
On the Road Less Traveled: Risks and Rewards
Giving Back to Society: Redefined Concept of Success
Challenges in Creating a Four-Generational Legacy