Is success all about winning the rat race?
Only those who break free of the rut make an indelible mark. They lead an unconventional life and conquer their struggles amidst immense constraints. Their willingness to challenge and change the status quo differentiates them from the rest. They approach problems differently and hence their success journeys are worth emulating.
Not a Rat Race: Success Mantras of World Athletes breaks down the journey of twenty-two athletes from various sports who rose to eminence despite hurdles. It focuses on some transferable skills and tips which can be applied at work, in business and in various aspects of personal life. It also decodes the success mantras of these athletes and their approach to the game and several challenges of life.

About the Author
Dr Arpita Sen has completed her bachelor’s degree in dental surgery (BDS) from YMT Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, and has completed her MBA in human resources (HR) from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai. During her MBA, she was awarded gold medal for securing the first rank as well as Chancellor’s gold medal for all-round student performance. In her spare time, she loves travelling, reading novels, singing and performing classical dance. Follow her on Twitter @SenArpita25.
Abhirup Bhattacharya is a graduate in fashion technology from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Kolkata, and has completed his MBA in finance from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai. He is also the author of Nirvana for Gen X: Re-Discover Your Inner Zen (2019), Decoding Gita: Algorithms for Personal Success (2019), Winning Like Sourav: Think & Succeed Like Ganguly (2018) and Winning Like Virat: Think & Succeed Like Kohli (2017). Apart from being an author, he has nearly a decade of experience in financial services and consulting. Follow him on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @abhirupbh.
- Publisher : Rupa Publications India (5 January 2023); Rupa Publications India
- Language : English
- Paperback : 272 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9357020101
- ISBN-13 : 978-9357020107
- Item Weight : 200 g
- Dimensions : 20.3 x 25.4 x 4.7 cm
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