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Design Your Career by Pavan Soni

Reading Design Your Career by Pavan Soni felt like being mentored by someone who truly understands the intersection of purpose, pace, and practicality. This book isn’t your typical career guide. It is a philosophical yet deeply pragmatic exploration of how to live meaningfully while staying relevant in a world that constantly evolves.

What I found most refreshing is the book’s emphasis on slowing down. Soni challenges the default hustle narrative by drawing upon examples from science, sports, spirituality, and entrepreneurship. Whether it’s Bruce Lee recovering from injury by writing, Rafael Nadal taking cold showers to find focus, or Indra Nooyi aligning corporate success with personal values, each story brings the message home with clarity and weight.

The structure of the book is beautifully reflective, allowing the reader to introspect. The concept of the “prime mover” which includes fear, greed, duty, and love as drivers of our actions was eye opening. I loved how the author doesn’t preach success as a formula but encourages readers to design a life around curiosity, emotional resilience, and self awareness.

Soni writes with humility, often drawing from his own stumbles and insights. That vulnerability makes the advice resonate deeper.

This book isn’t just for those stuck in their careers. It is for anyone curious about living a more conscious, designed life. It is a companion worth revisiting, especially when you feel lost in the noise.

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