MAKING A DIFFERENCE is one man's journey around the globe to find his purpose in life. While delaying "adulthood" as long as possible, author Cecil Nazareth, CPA, CA, MBA, taps into his faith, the "immigrant hustle" and inner strength to realize his superpower is helping others succeed, whether on the athletic field, in the classroom, in the workplace or ultimately in life. As a young man growing up in India, his Olympic dreams dashed, several failed Chartered Accountancy exams behind him, overshadowed by successful siblings and feeling the rest of the world is moving on without him, Nazareth takes a chance job in Dubai and then moves to the United States without a job, connections or a plan. From working in a flea market to sweeping floors in New York City's Diamond District to being rejected by over 500 accounting firms before landing his first job, Nazareth's story is one of resilience and inspiration as he connects the dots between athletics, academics and work to find his true calling. After numerous false starts, Nazareth starts two successful accounting practices, becomes an esteemed college professor, coaches numerous elite field hockey players and is hired as a professional instructor by many of the same accounting firms that rejected him as a young man.
In this age of life hacks, participation trophies and helicopter parents, Nazareth shares simple but impactful techniques for a successful career and a more fulfilling life: 1. The incredible power of writing things down 2. Making your money work for you 24/7 3. Treating work as a privilege, not as an obligation 4. Showing gratitude for what you have vs. lamenting what you don't have 5. Being accountable for your actions--doing the right thing when no one is watching 6. Becoming a lifelong learner 7. Using failure to your advantage 8. Overcoming prejudice and discrimination
