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In Leap Frog - Six Practices to Thrive, authors Mukesh and Priyank offer a compelling roadmap to success in both the personal and professional spheres. Drawing from their extensive experience, the authors craft a guide that’s practical for newcomers and veterans alike, offering tools and insights to not just survive but to truly thrive in an increasingly competitive landscape.One of the book's standout aspects is its dual focus: it gives equal weight to personal development and organizational growth. Mukesh and Priyank emphasize the importance of a growth mindset, demonstrating how changing one's perspective can turn challenges into opportunities. The book serves as a motivational nudge for readers to differentiate between merely struggling and actively thriving, illustrating how the right mindset can unlock untapped potential.The authors introduce six transformative steps designed to help readers achieve lasting success. Beginning with the importance of grit, the practices progress through self-motivation, intellectual humility, fostering innovation, prioritizing essential tasks, and ultimately embracing a leadership role. Each practice provides valuable insights into making thoughtful choices and decisions, equipping readers with the tools needed to adapt and excel.The book’s accessible and engaging narration is another highlight. With clear formatting, font changes for key points, and well-placed images, the book feels visually appealing and easy to follow. Real-life examples bring each concept to life, showing readers practical applications of each principle.Overall, *Leap Frog - Six Practices to Thrive* is a must-read for anyone seeking to grow professionally or personally. Its actionable advice, inspiring tone, and practical strategies make it a valuable guide that encourages readers to strive for more and provides them with the tools to do so.

Are maestros born or made?By making ideas mate, can you create new ones?How do you develop a mindset that helps you thrive?Can you nudge yourself into being more productive at work?Is it possible for you to debunk bullshit from the clutter all around?This 255 page beautiful hardcover book is the answer to Darwin's theory of Survival Of The Fittest. The 6 core practices, diligently explained & intelligently weaved into captivating examples and stories, are pragmatic, research & evidence based and will help an individual to 'thrive' in the ever changing environment.Leapfrog is a concept in industrial organisations where a new entrant moves ahead of it's competitors. The narrative is engaging, the examples/problems relatable & the vocabulary is enriching.Develop Grit:It deals with questions like, are maestros born or made? Why do some people drop out after years if training? How can we develop grit (the passion & perseverance to stay motivated when confronted with unfavorable circumstances)?I liked how minutely the authors explained the 3 pillars of grit although I would have preferred a further explanation on mental maps.The quotes, illustrations, tables systematically present the data for easy absorption.Nudge Yourself:This is such a cool concept. It's totally doable. "A man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones".Be Intellectually Humble:Being able to acknowledge your failures, requires more courage than one can think but it is such a liberating thing to do. The reference to Ankur Warikoo's failure resume was inspiring.Dance With Disciplines:It reinforces the concept, be Jack of all trades.Curate The Chaos:It refers to Marie Kondo & her work. Narrow down & focus, instead on what you need to remove but on what to keep.Think Entrepreneurially:It's a basic but an undervalued thing. The crazy quilt, being the pilot of your own plane & having the audacity to ask are great concepts to work upon.This read really kept me awake & helped me figure out my shortcomings & guided me on ways to improve upon them.Toolkit:I really really value the section on PJM (personal journey map), it was immensely helpful.Epilogue:Late bloomers can leapt. It was really motivating.The notes and references at the end are very helpful if one is keen to go into indepth study of the research & the stories mentioned.