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When the student is ready, the teacher shall be there.In the year 2000, my software company won a Deloitte & Touche award. I had worked hard and it was pleasing to get the recognition, but something was missing. There was a thirst inside me that this success did not quench. Two 'chance' events happened around the same time. First, during a visit to India, I got to know a wise man who lived in a small village outside Delhi. Second, my father was having a clear-out and wanted me to have a pile of his books - mostly on ancient Indian wisdom and Indian philosophy. A deep curiosity that had been dormant within me was awakened and my quest to understand life, success and happiness began. Why did I spend five years writing this book? As I read the ancient wisdom about life, the mind, and happiness, and also recent books on the subject, I discovered that modern research is only scratching the surface of what was known by ancient sages. However, many ideas are subtle and need to be explained with clear examples that people can relate to. It has taken me five years to understand these subtleties through study, discussion, contemplation, and personal experimentation. I see too many people wasting too much time in worry, confusion, and anxiety. Life is too precious to be wasted. From Here to Happiness will help you take control and get the most out of life. It is accessible and enlightening, and packed with practical wisdom.
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