Chase the Change

I’m usually not a fan of self-help books and tend to avoid them, but I’m glad I picked up Sandeep Jain’s Chase the Change – Bridging the Gap between Thinking and Doing. Reading it felt like embarking on a journey that led to a rediscovery of myself.

Jain’s book is grounded in the fundamental belief that every one of us has untapped potential, though we often fail to realize what we’re capable of. While creating change is challenging, it’s something we must pursue. Even when we acknowledge the need for change, we often struggle to bridge the gap between the idea and its execution—and that’s where this book proves invaluable.

In the first chapter, Jain writes,

“We are all dabblers. We like to start many things, but we rarely finish any of them.”

 

I thought he was describing me, and from that point on, I couldn’t put the book down!

Jain delves into the nature of change, the psychology and principles behind it, and the reasons we hold ourselves back. His WONDER Code of Change offers a straightforward, practical framework for making the changes we desire, helping address key questions throughout the process.

I came across so many quotes that I loved, and I’m sharing a few here that really resonated with me.

Wrinkles in the brain are worse than wrinkles on your skin. If there’s any secret to staying young, it is to keep doing things you haven’t done before and to keep learning.

Small positive habits stack up to bring long-term success and tiny neglects over a period of time will lead to failure.

Investing in yourself is the most profitable investment you can ever make.

Either you act on life or life acts on you: the choice is yours!

This book is an insightful guide for anyone looking to transform their life. Despite my initial reluctance toward self-help books, this one captivated me with its relatable insights and practical approach. Jain masterfully bridges the gap between our intentions and actions, offering a roadmap for real, sustainable change. Drawing from his experience as a coach, the author shares numerous anecdotes and case histories, offering practical advice and simple, achievable steps. This combination makes you believe that change is truly possible.

Chase the Change–Bridging the Gap between Thinking and Doing is an inspiring reminder that no matter how daunting change may seem, it is always within reach. The book empowers readers to tap into their potential and take meaningful steps forward. I can’t recommend this book enough!

Wordsopedia Rating-5/5.

Thanks to The Himalayan Writing Retreat for the review copy. This review reflects my honest and voluntary opinion.

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About the Author

Sandeep Jain, a strategy consultant and leadership coach, is the CEO/Founder of Value-Unlocked Private Limited. In his corporate career, he has lived and worked in Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Singapore, besides India, in various finance and business leadership roles.

In his current role, Sandeep engages with senior leaders, entrepreneurs and organizations within and outside India, helping them bring to life the fantastic success stories they want to script about themselves in the real world. Sandeep is also extensively involved in the start-up ecosystem as a mentor–investor working directly with entrepreneurs and as an advisor through various incubation and acceleration set-ups.

This post is part of Blogchatter Half Marathon 2024, a 15-day blogging challenge.