Thejendra Sreenivas: 17 books

‘Hey, are you interested in ending horrible things like racism, prejudice, discrimination, bigotry, xenophobia, anti-semitism, colonialism, etc., on our planet?’ ‘Yes, of course.’ ‘How about vanquishing evil dictators and cruel despotic regimes?’ ‘Sounds delicious.’ ‘And how about...

Have you ever felt you have fallen under the toxic spell of modern business jargon? Are you bombarded by an endless stream of corporate mumbo-jumbo? Are you going bald scratching your head trying to understand complex reports filled with meaningless words like synergy, value add, leverage, paradigm,...

Are you bored with your dull and monotonous job? Do you feel you are wasting your life away? Do you dream of becoming creative and make a terrific impact on everyone? Do you want to make millions of people run away from their living rooms every few minutes? Do you want to know the secret to infiltrate...

“Hey, look at my new super smartphone.” “Looks great. How much did you pay for it?” “Only $800 after discount. Original price is $900. Why don’t you also buy one?” “Sorry, not interested.” “Why not? You can afford one, can’t you?” “Of course, but I am now saving money for...

‘Have you ever blamed or criticized God for something bad that happened to you? Do you feel like confronting and taking Him to task for all the rubbish that is happening around?’ ‘Yes, I do feel angry at God sometimes.’ ‘Then why don’t you become an atheist?’ ‘But how will that help?...

‘Hey, have you ever thought of becoming a dictator of some country and terrorizing its people for a few decades? Or dream of ruling the world by squelching free speech and crushing your enemies?’ ‘No, I don’t think so.’ ‘No? Not even once?’ ‘No.’ ‘Come on, don’t lie! Didn’t...

‘Ladies and Gentlemen! Do you have some money to invest? Do you want to grow from rags to riches in the shortest possible time? Do you want to become an expert in many subjects and global events? Do you want to quit your boring job and still live happily? Do you.…’ ‘Yes! Yes! Quick, tell me...

‘Ladies and Gentlemen! Are you bored with your life? Do you have no friends to chat and spend time? Don’t know what to do in your spare time or after retirement? Do you want to become famous without climbing mountains or doing stupid reality shows? Do you want to share your life’s knowledge...

‘Have you noticed the exemplary work being done by some of our scientists and researchers around the world these days?’ ‘Do you mean the great advances in curing cancer and other diseases?’ ‘No, I am not referring to cancer research or the cure for baldness. I am talking about other kinds...

It has often been observed that a short piercing sentence, a stinging insult, or a chance remark by someone can have a terrific impact on you than a long sermon or advice. And inspirational quotes are short piercing sentences of wisdom that can puncture your high stress and change your life in an...

“Ladies and Gentlemen! Are you interested in the world’s greatest and easiest job? Do you want a profession that is too good to be true? A career so unique that it prescribes no educational qualifications, age limitations, tough training, work timings, or mental and physical qualifications for...

‘Hey, have you committed any sins today?’ ‘No.’ ‘No? How about yesterday?’ ‘No.’ ‘No? What about the day before yesterday?’ ‘Hey, stop asking stupid questions! I am no sinner.’ ‘Oh, come on, tell me the truth. How many sins did you collect today?’ ‘Now stop accusing me,...

‘Hey, are you suffering from any disorders?’ ‘Hmm, I don’t think so.’ ‘Are you sure?’ ‘Yes, I am sure.’ ‘Then why were you in a lousy mood yesterday and gulping down those aspirins?’ ‘Oh, yesterday was real bad.’ ‘Why was it bad?’ ‘Well, I had slogged and burnt the...

Any modern executive coach can teach you how to fire on all cylinders, be more productive, extract more juice out of your system, wake up at 5 and go to bed at 11, don’t be a clock watcher, stop the 9-to-5 mentality, get into a 12-14 hour schedule, take a cold shower, and burn yourself at the gym...