Review Article: DREAM WITH YOUR EYES OPEN (PB)
Introduction
"DREAM WITH YOUR EYES OPEN" is a thought-provoking and inspiring book that invites readers to explore the profound theme of dreaming—both in the literal and metaphorical sense. Written by a talented author, this work delves into the intricacies of aspiration, the power of imagination, and the importance of pursuing one’s goals with clarity and determination. In this review, we’ll analyze the key themes, style, and overall impact of the book on its readers.
Theme and Content
At its core, "DREAM WITH YOUR EYES OPEN" encourages individuals to embrace their dreams and visualize their future. The author emphasizes that dreaming is not merely a nighttime activity but a vital component of personal and professional growth. Through a blend of anecdotal stories, motivational narratives, and practical advice, the book presents a roadmap for turning dreams into reality.
One of the standout themes in the book is the importance of resilience and perseverance. The author illustrates this through a variety of examples, showcasing real-life individuals who overcame obstacles to achieve their dreams. These stories serve as powerful reminders that setbacks and failures are often stepping stones to success rather than deterrents.
Furthermore, the book emphasizes the significance of self-awareness and understanding one’s true desires. The author skillfully guides readers through exercises and reflective questions to help clarify their aspirations. This focus on introspection makes the book not just a motivational read but also a practical guide for those looking to embark on a journey of self-discovery.
Writing Style
The writing style of "DREAM WITH YOUR EYES OPEN" is engaging and accessible, making it suitable for a wide range of readers. The author employs a conversational tone that draws readers in and encourages them to reflect on their own lives. The use of vivid imagery and relatable anecdotes not only supports the central messages but also enhances the overall reading experience.
The book is structured in a clear and logical manner, with each chapter building upon the last. This organization allows readers to easily follow the progression of ideas while also retaining key insights and takeaways. Additionally, the inclusion of actionable steps and exercises at the end of each chapter empowers readers to implement the concepts discussed in their own lives.
Impact and Reception
The reception of "DREAM WITH YOUR EYES OPEN" has been overwhelmingly positive, with readers praising its motivational qualities and practical advice. Many have noted that the book serves as a much-needed reminder of the power of dreams and the importance of taking actionable steps toward achieving them. Reviews often highlight how the book resonates deeply, particularly for individuals at a crossroads in their lives or those seeking to rekindle their passion.
Moreover, the book has found its way into various educational settings, where it is used as a resource for personal development workshops and seminars. Its impact is not only felt on an individual level but also within communities that seek to inspire and uplift their members.
Conclusion
In conclusion, "DREAM WITH YOUR EYES OPEN" is an empowering and insightful read that serves as a catalyst for personal transformation. With its engaging writing style, practical advice, and motivational messages, it invites readers to reflect on their dreams and take actionable steps toward achieving them. Whether struggling with self-doubt, facing challenges, or simply seeking inspiration, this book offers valuable insights that resonate across diverse demographics. It encourages us all to embrace the power of our dreams and to pursue them with unwavering determination. As readers close the book, they are left with a renewed sense of purpose and the belief that, indeed, they can dream with their eyes wide open.
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From the Publisher
Conversation with Ronnie Screwvala
Entrepreneurship is a journey, not an outing. You cannot make a deal with yourself by saying, ‘I’m going to try this out for two years and see.’ Entrepreneurship is about living life on your own terms. Dream huge. And when you do, dream with your eyes open.
Failure fascinates and intrigues me.
I’ve never understood why people are so afraid to fail. Or why they hesitate to stretch for that next rung on the ladder of life just because they might topple over.
Failure is a part of life. Everyone fails. I know I have. More times than I can count.
I am routinely asked questions about my various entrepreneurial experiences, and most want to hear about the successes. Why don’t they ask about the failures? It would give me more to talk about.
Just one early example: My first Bollywood film, Dil Ke Jharoke Main, was such a flop you’ve probably never seen it. Nobody saw it. Or at least no one will admit to it.
But the lessons I learnt producing that film propelled me forward in that part of my business and gave me the learnings I needed to thrive, not just in cinema, but in managing creativity and believing in my own convictions and gut.
After growing UTV for a few years in the late 1990s, we wanted to expand into broadcasting and the movie business. What we ended up with in that first effort was a perfect storm of questionable movie-making, one that traded on every Bollywood stereotype under the sun: a villain, a hero, a love interest, six songs and three long hours of celluloid.
Here’s how bad it was: I refused to see the movie in the preview theatre. Instead, I had a system built in my bedroom so I could watch and cringe alone. Back then in the movies, I lacked the wisdom to follow through on my intuition.
I was labelled the odd guy out, a South Mumbai Parsi with a perceived tenuous command over Hindi, surrounded by people who kept saying, ‘This is the formula that works.’ I sat with the director of Dil Ke Jharoke Main several times to persuade him to consider a few cuts. By our last trip to the editing room, it dawned on me that no matter what we did, the film was going to bomb.
My ‘oh god’ moment in the movie was a scene of a cobra drinking milk, a scene that drags on…and on. I couldn’t for the life of me figure out why it was in the movie, except that the director insisted that the cobra was a good luck charm.
What the hell, I thought, if it’s going to be a disaster, I may as well go with the popular consensus. Who knows? Maybe it could work.
So how did the cobra’s good luck charm work for us?
The film cost 100 million to produce (about 450 million in today’s terms). We lost it all.
What does a person take away from such, or any, failure?
In business, as in life, failure can be a stronger motivator than success. Get that failure out of people’s minds quickly and focus on moving forward, and you won’t see that experience as ‘the end of the road’ We countered failure every time with the complete conviction that, no matter what else happened, we would succeed. That attitude got me through many of the lowest moments in my professional and entrepreneurial career. I wanted to write a book for those who share my passion for entrepreneurship, leadership, winning and dreaming of a better future. I believe in India’s entrepreneurial spirit because I have seen and experienced its unbridled power. I believe in the boundless potential of our still nascent ecosystem. I want my country to realize its full strength on the global stage as a world leader in ideas; I want to see a nation of people who think big, innovate, work hard and follow their dreams. And I believe you—and we—are the future of entrepreneurship in India.
All through my career, the entrepreneurs, leaders and intrapreneurs from companies in India and around the world—who I’ve been fortunate enough to know, meet, learn from, or mentor—are inspiring, generous and, above all, cool. They love and savour the rush that comes with flying as high as their wings will carry them. For me, this book is all about demystifying failure, inspiring success, raising ambitions and dreaming big. As I brainstormed the book’s title with a few colleagues, one asked, ‘Ronnie, what’s your view on the notion: “If you can dream it, you can do it?”’ My immediate reaction was, ‘Sure, but you need to be wide awake, then and always. And you need to do it with eyes open, not closed…’ Then, I knew we had the title for the book. My sharing here is about staying real, practical, feet-on-the-ground and focused. So Dream With Your Eyes Open is the perfect blend of the 30,000-foot view, when you’re flying and thinking big, and the ground view, where you’re walking the talk and making it happen.If you’ve ever had an impactful, disruptive product or business idea, been curious about owning your own business, or have already taken the first steps on your entrepreneurial path, this book holds insights for you.If you’ve been running your own company for the last seven-odd years, and scale, brand and value creation are some of the issues you confront, keep reading.
If you think your parents or family would freak out if you dared to suggest ditching your safe haven—your professional job—to pursue your dreams of owning your own business, relax. Better yet, share this book with them.
If you’re an experienced professional ready to take a plunge into your own business or simply dedicated to continuing as an effective leader in the company, read on.
In all these cases, this book shares experiences, failures, successes and anecdotes that can provide you with insights and give you a fighting chance when it comes to team-building, mentoring, growing a business, surviving and succeeding in a David-versus-Goliath world.
Dream With Your Eyes Open is as much for those who are a decade or more into their entrepreneurial journey as for the fence-sitters and the ones just embarking. It doesn’t matter if you are twenty, thirty or forty—age is not a deterrent. After all, I’m in my fifties and looking to start all over again, taking on more challenges and opportunities in my second innings. It’s never too late, or too easy.
Harnessing India’s enormous entrepreneurial energy in an age of opportunity hinges on a simple but axiomatic truth: The future belongs to those who realize that the goal is no longer teaching talented people how to get a job but how to create thriving businesses as entrepreneurs or intrapreneurs/professionals in a company. If we master this, India will soar. If not, we will languish. Either way, the old way of thinking—that a solid education ensures a life of stability and security—is quickly evaporating.
Creating a successful, growing business is not nearly as daunting as you might think. Sure, it requires grit and hard work. But that’s true of any worthwhile endeavour. Why should that stop you?
The good news is, you couldn’t have chosen a better time to kickstart or grow your entrepreneurial ambitions. This statement may seem counterintuitive, since every three years we hear of rising youth unemployment or a sluggish GDP, some global slowdown, or clouds of war. But there’s a golden glow in the midst of such gloom. I’m optimistic that this next decade will bring opportunities to the determined and the bold. Today is not the age for sitting on the fence and wasting precious time. After all, the size of our population and the energy and momentum of our economic ecosystem mean millions of low-hanging entrepreneurial fruit, ripe for the picking.
Many people contemplating entrepreneurship assume they have to conjure up grand, complex, original ideas like Twitter, Google or Instagram. But the reality is, many of the most successful entrepreneurial ventures out there today are equally disruptive, innovative and scalable, or involve fairly straightforward products or services.So many sectors just starting up have incredible headroom—from health and wellness, to agriculture and education (with or without technology), to Indian consumption, to all those unimaginable sectors, markets and demands that will open up from rural India as we integrate those areas into the whole ecosystem. These businesses may not sound as sexy as a Silicon Valley startup, but they stand to create wealth for those confident and driven enough to recognize and seize these opportunities.
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As I started writing this book, I couldn’t help but wonder why, after six decades and more of independence, we still remain a developing country, lagging behind most of the world’s economies. We are quick to lay the blame on the government, our environment, the world order—everything but ourselves.
As leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, scientists, professionals or sportsmen, we need to communicate and evangelize our passion. On the world stage, we consistently undersell ourselves. Instead, we must stand firm in our conviction that the quality of any product, service or idea that comes out of India has to be world-class. What I’m advocating is nothing less than a mindset and a DNA change for each one of us. Achieve this, and nothing can stop us or slow us down.
In the following chapters, I talk about innovation and scale; staying the course after setbacks (what most think of as ‘failure’); what it feels like to be the outsider and yet succeed; the importance of spotting trends, building brands and creating value; and planned (or unplanned) exits, among many other topics. I end with a Q&A, listing the most common questions I hear when discussing entrepreneurship on a daily basis with both aspiring entrepreneurs and those with years of experience under their belts. Throughout, I share my personal experiences, my learnings, a few of my successes and some of my many, many setbacks.
It has been a fabulous journey so far. And it’s a journey you can take, too, as long as you have unbridled confidence in yourself and in your ability to succeed, and as long as you find viable solutions to the inevitable roadblocks and move on.
Entrepreneurship is about living life on your own terms. Time is short. Even with the right ideas, a tireless work ethic, the gift of the gab, a solid network, the ability to hire well, family support and funding—even with all those variables working in your favour—things can go sideways in the blink of an eye. There are no guarantees in business or life.
But if I had one bit of advice to give every colleague, leader, CEO, entrepreneur or founder, I know what it would be:
Dream huge.
And when you do, dream with your eyes open..
Publisher : Rupa Publication India; Second edition (1 February 2016)
Language : English
Paperback : 208 pages
ISBN-10 : 8129139944
ISBN-13 : 978-8129139948
Item Weight : 268 g
Dimensions : 13.59 x 1.32 x 21.59 cm
Country of Origin : India
Net Quantity : 1 Count
