Success: a word that makes various images emerge in our minds - happy marriage, long-awaited children, rewarding job, accumulated wealth, dream home, fancy car, fortunate fight with disease, victory in sport, balance and harmony in life, and so on. The definition of success is not the same for every individual because we are all raised in varied conditions and believe in different principles and values. But whatever meaning the word success expresses, the path leading to it is paved with energy, according to Satya Varghese. Success is always desired and pursued in the competitive world we live. The aspirations related to it haunt us since childhood, and, inevitably, we sometimes become obsessed with the thought of it. The obsession often comes from the fact that we know we can do it, but we just do not know how. Using the idea of exploring this matter in detail, the author writes his first book, DOSE.
Varghese decides to pile together in one place the vital conditions for becoming and staying successful and content in life. The book primarily deals with facts about energy, determinants related to it, the way the human body works and how we can become more productive. Written in the form of a 15-day handbook, each chapter inside deals with different factors and maintains relative objectivity and thoroughness. In broad terms, the discussion explores health, lifestyle, body types and body weight, calories and food, various bodily systems and processes, sleep, workout routines, yoga, meditation and money.
In spite of the scientific explanations, the author makes sure to use appropriate examples and, through proper exposition, reaches his readers. The “dry” matter, as I would call it, is important to tell. It provides knowledge on the discussed terms and goes deeply into the subject through definitions, categorising and illustrations. In such way, the book becomes quite educating. Not only will you learn how your body gains and uses energy, but you will feel the taste of different cultures, being absorbed by the world of the author. Narration is often used to relate to the audience and lends some charm to the book, making it kind of biographical-cum-scientific. I find it entertaining to look through the author’s eyes and see his viewpoint on a variety of topics from our day-to-day lives. I would say that the book is actually informative as well since you will find quotes from famous scientists, leaders, gurus and celebrities in the text as well as research findings and data from well-known institutions.
Who is the author of the book, and how reliable is his judgement and information? Varghese’s philosophy, revealed inside, is one of a hard-working man, coming from the slums of Mumbai, and an open-minded and spiritual person. You will feel that the book discloses his positive tuning to life, commitment and dedication to his aspirations for well-being and harmony. He is an alumnus of IIM Calcutta and has a master’s degree from Mumbai University. He has a versatile personality as a banker turned author, lifestyle blogger, entrepreneur and investor. Besides travelling, he also likes yoga and meditation, scuba diving, para-gliding, reading and writing. Regarding employment history, he is a professional with work experience in banking, sales, FMCG and consultancy, and not only has he been part of leading banks’ teams in his own country, he’s also worked abroad. Out of thirst for knowledge and making new friendships, Satya has had a number of journeys around the world, not to mention the fact that he has lived in many countries. He is happily married and the father of two children. The rich biographical past of the author definitely promises a book which makes for worthwhile reading. His knowledge and life experience have combined to give a really useful outcome.
To sum up, DOSE by Satya Varghese is an interesting and practical book, suitable for people of every age and easily readable by all sections of society. It is an emotional illustration of the author’s own life, which has managed to integrate in itself solid information supporting the examined subject, namely how to gain and retain energy in order to be successful. If your life puzzle is incomplete. I guarantee that after reading DOSE, you will find at least some of the missing pieces and see that they match perfectly. Your life’s perception will certainly change, and you will become a magnetic person.