The Rear-View Mirror
The Journey, A Taxi Driver And A Book
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Philip Young is a British American sent to Kolkata, India, much against his will, to head the Indian operations of his firm headquartered in New York. Proud of his high calibre and rapid success in life, under his reign, however, the company’s fortunes take a tumble. Exasperated and flummoxed, he yearns for the familiarity of his earlier role and environment back in New York where he had spent his entire life. The one day road journey Philip takes, from Kolkata to Bhubaneswar, to meet his Managing Director, brings him face to face with unknown treasures. The travel, he was so circumspect about turns out to be an amazing, unforgettable experience replete with incidents that entertain him, educate him, inspire him and transport him into a new realm of awakening. The garrulous and effervescent taxi driver captures his imagination, thaws him out sufficiently for him to come out of his reserve and a book gifted to him carries so much meaning it becomes his constant reference and then the unthinkable happens. What was it that the uneducated taxi driver carried between his ears? What secrets does Philip get to know that lead to redefining his life?
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Travel through the twisting, grinding and bumpy road of life demands frequent introspection and self interrogation. Pausing, reflecting, revisiting the route, examining the effect of your words and actions and doing a course correction is essential if you wish to craft a remarkable legacy worth emulating. Philip Young was very proud of his background but was haunted by the fear of failure. His frantic clutch at security and his desperate longing for the comfort zone is remindful of our own certain tight spots in life. What happened during that day’s travel and immediately thereafter that prompted a mysterious change in Philip which forty odd years couldn’t? What was the treasure buried between the ears of a taxi driver and the wealth that lay in the pages of a book? Experience the saga of the journey Philip Young was so sceptical about, the company of a taxi driver that was barely exciting to start with, and a book he carried merely to see him through the idle hours of the journey.
About the Author
Vineet R Bhatt hails from Jamshedpur and currently resides in Hyderabad, India. He is a qualified engineer and a postgraduate in business management. He enjoys reading, writing, and reflecting while physical fitness and family are his top priorities. He is also a public speaking trainer and leadership coach. www.vineetbhatt.com www.facebook.com - vineet bhatt www.twitter.com - @vineetrbhatt