The Freedom Manifesto-Karan Bajaj

Book: The Freedom Manifesto
Author: Karan Bajaj
Publisher: HarperCollins India

I was provided a media copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Have you ever thought of quitting your regular job and start something of your own?

In 2019, Karan Bajaj quit his job as Discovery India’s head to start WhiteHat Jr with the mission of making every kid a creator in this world. At the time, everyone thought Karan was reckless to give up a high-flying corporate career at the age of forty, but eighteen months later, WhiteHat Jr was acquired by BYJU’s for $300 million. On the surface, it was one of the fastest startup-to-exit journeys in India, but the seeds of this were planted a decade ago when Karan first decided to create his own set of life rules. In The Freedom Manifesto, Karan reveals these secrets to help you transform your life. From diet and routine to startups and investing, these seven unconventional rules will set you free, not just financially, but also to reveal your best self.

The book is a great read as to how one can plan their financials to lead a life that is fulfilling. Karan draws from his experiences and presents a clear and concise summary of various techniques one can use to achieve financial freedom and take an exit from the corporate highway into passion lane. With the seven rules he highlights in the book, each of them has been detailed and presented with examples which helps the reader understand and figure out a plan to implement the same in their lives. The best thing about the book is that it is not preachy at any point. The explanations are simple and Karan presents logical connections to arrive at the point he is presenting. The first part of the book explores the way to strengthen your foundation before you take the plunge, almost like packing a parachute and a spare before you take the plunge off the cliff.

The second part of the book is basically a cheat sheet to navigate a parachute in the air before you hit the ground. The seven start up kits he has given are a wonderful set of information for anyone looking to explore their entrepreneurial side and start off on their own. The tips and information he provides would be invaluable for any founder. Presenting the mistakes he made and the lessons he learnt is a wonderful manner to learn the tricks of the trade. He provides information on valuation, hiring the right people, raising funds etc., in a way that you can understand and relate to.

Overall, a book I would recommend to everyone as it would help you plan your life a bit better. The book scores a 4.69/5 for me.

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