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Drive to XXL Dreams

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their Passion into Profession

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Drive to XXL Dreams

The Book Celebrates 20 Dreamers from Nagpur Who

Transformed their Passion into Profession

Sanskriti Parihar

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Acknowledgement

The journey of completing this book wouldn‟t have been so fun and

interesting without the contribution of my dear ones. Here I take a

moment to thank all those who had faith in me and trusted my

potential.

My father Mr. Avadhraj Singh Parihar for motivating me and

finding contacts.

My mother Mrs. Archana Singh Parihar for giving me backend

support whenever I needed it.

My sister Anukriti Singh Parihar for taking care of every little

thing I needed, when I used to work for long hours.

My friend Piyush Bhalothia for designing the cover page of the

book.

Rohini Sinha who reviewed my copy by giving loyal feedbacks.

Akhil Thakur who always said, “You can count on me like 1, 2, 3

I‟ll be there”.

My room partner Monika Yadavanshi who had future instincts and

said, “Complete your book; I will be the first one to buy”.

And, I am thankful to all those people in the book who poured their

heart out to share the inspiring stories from their life.

These stories are going to inspire coming generations who will be

creators of an exciting world.

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“When PASSION comes first, success comes forth”

-Sanskriti Parihar

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This book is dedicated to all the youths who are in the middle of

building their career, people who sacrificed their dreams for the

sake of others and people who think passion is a part time job.

Also, the book is dedicated to all the Artists who believe in them.

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Inspiration

Until, I was 15 I was sure, that I have to chase my hobbies and

passion. It was the time to discover and understand my likes and

dislikes.

Ever since I was studying I had a penchant for literature and being

the student head of literature club ignited the fire to my literary

skills.

I believe a school helps in shaping and molding the character traits

of a person and so whatever I am today I owe this to my school-

Chanda Public School for encouraging me and giving a platform to

enhance my skills.

The world beyond school is tough. At 15 I was sure I want to write

but as I reached 16 I was pushed into the rat race of cracking JEE

exam by my parents, society and relatives which turned into a sad

walk after two years.

Now after those two years of boring time I am into journalism and

mass communication and enjoying my hardworking years to the

fullest.

My love for writing drew from number of factors such as being

able to write for guest columns in the newspapers, being a part of

Jagran Lakecity university magazine editorial team and writing

blogs in websites.

I appreciate being able to follow your hobbies, dreams, passion and

turning them to vocation. Craving to fulfill your dreams is what is

going to drive you towards destiny.

Remember, patience and hard work walk hand in hand.

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Sneak Peek

Dreams are so amazing. The one we see in the night are figments

of our bright imagination; whereas the other we see with open eyes

become our inspiration and ambition.

Leaving the cozy lives and moving to a bustling environment to

fulfill our dreams and passion is not everyone‟s cup of tea.

The book features 20 inspiring stories of people from Nagpur

region who dared to transform their XXL dreams and passion into

profession.

People who believed that someday their intangible ideas would

take a shape. After all dreaming big is a full time job!

Everyone in the book has relentless bank of energy that makes

them stubborn enough to overcome every obstacle. But there was

one thing common in everyone and that is passion and

determination. This makes them get up early in the mornings and

work hard for their plan of action and making their dreams a

reality.

Drive to XXL Dreams is a book which celebrates 20 such

dreamers from Nagpur city.

Having the courage to trust your heart and and not being

influenced by the conflicting notions of mind is a challenging risk

indeed.

Through this book I have tried to portray 20 heroes of Nagpur who

dared to think beyond doctor and engineer as their career option.

This book is written to encourage and motivate the new generation

to listen to their heart and chase what they love.

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Have the courage to dream.

Have the courage to fight.

Have the courage to win.

Have the courage to follow your passion.

And see everything follows you!

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EN ROUTE MAP

1) World through Nikon lenses

Advocate Vinay Thakur

Passion- photography

Vinay is a 65 years old professional photographer and a Nikon

school mentor. He has done photography for all the high courts

of India and has shot many advertisements and short films.

2) Bon appétit at Vishnuji ki rasoi

Shree Vishnu Manohar

Passion- cooking

Vishnuji is a 47 year old Indian chef, entrepreneur, cookery

book writer, and restaurateur. He is working as an executive

chef for the famous Manover Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. He runs the

very famous chain of restaurants- „Vishnuji ki rasoi‟ and holds

the Guinness book of world records in cooking for longest

hours.

3) College dropout to DOCTRATE

Nikhil Chandwani

Passion- writing

Nikhil is a 23 years old Ph.D. scholar, who is an author,

professor, producer, columnist, travel writer, entrepreneur and

director. He failed in his 1st year of college and is a college

drop out. He inspires to become youngest author and youngest

entrepreneur.

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