About Us
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Babu Surendran is an Engineer by profession, having completed his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Mysore in India and his Master’s Degree from the University of Southwestern Louisiana. He spent his entire career in the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry, with various large service providers and in varying positions, from Offshore Field Engineer to Project Director and retiring as Vice President. Having worked on an array of challenging projects worldwide, Babu has purposefully found a way to work and play hard, enjoying both aspects of life. He believes very strongly that to live a full life, one should embrace “life’s drivers” and the “core values” that make up the “triangle of life,” namely “love, passion and risk.” He has discussed these factors in detail in his first book, “The Mix- Get It Right for a Full Life.”
He is married with one daughter and lives in Houston, Texas.
About Us
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Babu Surendran is an Engineer by profession, having completed his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Mysore in India and his Master’s Degree from the University of Southwestern Louisiana. He spent his entire career in the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry, with various large service providers and in varying positions, from Offshore Field Engineer to Project Director and retiring as Vice President. Having worked on an array of challenging projects worldwide, Babu has purposefully found a way to work and play hard, enjoying both aspects of life. He believes very strongly that to live a full life, one should embrace “life’s drivers” and the “core values” that make up the “triangle of life,” namely “love, passion and risk.” He has discussed these factors in detail in his first book, “The Mix- Get It Right for a Full Life.”
He is married with one daughter and lives in Houston, Texas.
The words that encouraged the author to write this book and share it with others was a quote by Ernest Hemingway: “In order to write about life, first we must live it.
About the Book
This book, however, does not expose one to high-level philosophies, deep religious insights, or even a literary expose of sorts. But, for those who have an open mind and are willing to appreciate and accept some very simple and commonsense guidelines, this book may help them plan and/or tweak the way they currently approach life.
It is also critical to appreciate the timeline for one’s life, which was addressed by a prominent British Philosopher and Author, A. C. Grayling, in an article published in Unlimited by UBS/Vanity Fair Partnership, which stated:
“The average lifespan of a human is less than a thousand months. You should spend some time thinking about how to live it. The key question is how to manage your time. The generic answers are friendship, love, making a positive difference, etc. The content of these answers and those specific to one’s talents and interests must be very much one’s own. Essentially, the goal is to live a life worth living.”
Based on wide experiences, the author has developed a particular view about living to the fullest during all phases of his life. The philosophy was about getting the right mix in life, comprised of many drivers, including health, family/friends, education, career, wealth, social life, religion/spiritualism, and other external influences.
Book Overview
OVERVIEW OF THE CHAPTERS
chapter 1
“An Australian palliative nurse, Bronnie Ware, spent several years with patients, during the last 12 weeks of their lives, recorded the most common regrets of the dying,…
chapter 2
“Life can be divided into phases, and there could be four phases that we experience in our overall journey. Each phase is divided equally, and while there are sub-phases within it,…
chapter 3
“The brilliant, Indian kid I mentioned before got sucked into this new life, this exciting, exhilarating life which he was never exposed to before. This child had strict parents, who were quite hard on him,…
chapter 4
“This cycle of ignoring your well-being for money and then ignoring your money for your well-being is complicated. We are running in a constant race to achieve one thing or the other, and often, to achieve something,…
chapter 5
“There are these transition points in life when it’s easier or harder to spend time with friends, but what is important for people to know is that friendship is a lifelong endeavor and that it is something that people..
chapter 6
“Learning is a lifelong process, and you should be open and honest about admitting that if you don’t know something, you should be willing to learn from anyone capable of teaching you…
chapter 7
“The above example is a classic case of failing to appreciate how critical it is to have the right “mix” of personnel in the management structure.
chapter 8
“The biggest difference between money and time: You always know how much money you have, but you never know how much time you have.”
chapter 9
“Loneliness” is a real phenomenon; one should be aware of it and ensure that it does not ‘capture’ you! To protect yourself from it, it is important to know that it is not the “quantity”…
chapter 10
“Irrespective of which path you take, whether it is Religion, Spiritualism, or Atheism, please keep in mind that “YOU” have to do your part!
chapter 11
“There are many external factors that can influence one’s life, and these drivers can broadly be classified into two categories:
chapter 12
“In the movie “The Bucket List,” one of the main characters, played by Morgan Freeman, tells the other, played by Jack Nicholson:
Book Overview
OVERVIEW OF THE CHAPTERS
chapter 1
“An Australian palliative nurse, Bronnie Ware, spent several years with patients, during the last 12 weeks of their lives, recorded the most common regrets of the dying,…
chapter 2
“Life can be divided into phases, and there could be four phases that we experience in our overall journey. Each phase is divided equally, and while there are sub-phases within it,…
chapter 3
“The brilliant, Indian kid I mentioned before got sucked into this new life, this exciting, exhilarating life which he was never exposed to before. This child had strict parents, who were quite hard on him,…
chapter 4
“This cycle of ignoring your well-being for money and then ignoring your money for your well-being is complicated. We are running in a constant race to achieve one thing or the other, and often, to achieve something,…
The Book's Message!
Life can be lived in many ways, and there are so many avenues you can follow to go around living it. There are never-ending factors involved in it. So, knowing what you are doing and how much of your life you are wasting away over nothing is crucial.
It is essential to understand the different variations of the mix and how you can keep trying to get the right one. How you can keep adding more lemons into it or less sugar, and how after consistent tries, you might achieve the right ‘cocktail’ mix you were always looking for in your life. It is possible to end up at your desired mix by searching more, reading more, taking risks, and exploring restlessly in your life.
The Book's Message!
It is essential to understand the different variations of the mix and how you can keep trying to get the right one. How you can keep adding more lemons into it or less sugar, and how after consistent tries, you might achieve the right ‘cocktail’ mix you were always looking for in your life. It is possible to end up at your desired mix by searching more, reading more, taking risks, and exploring restlessly in your life.
“The Mix” is a book that entails in detail all the golden rules for success in life that can change your entire world. Learn more about these golden rules of life in this mix book by ordering it today.
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