Yogesh Chabria is a bestselling author of The Happionaire Way series, the Book that I reviewed on February 18. Happiness is a state of mind that takes some practice and wilful mindfulness on daily basis. Thus, this is the message of Yogesh Chabria’s new book, Succeed the Happionaire Way. He is also a motivational speaker and a personal coach. I recently got the chance to interview him. Here is the complete interview.

THE MIND

Q. What is the book (or books) you’ve given most as a gift, and why? Or what are one to three books that have greatly influenced your life?

The Geeta. Taught me to crush fear and take action! It changed my life.

Q. In the last five years, what new belief, behavior, or habit has most improved your life?
Waking up early. Yoga and jaal neeti.

Q. In the last five years, what have you become better at saying no to (distractions, invitations, etc.)? What new realizations and/or approach

I decided to say NO to the good and mediocre so that I could say YES to the truly incredible and great.

Q. When you feel overwhelmed or unfocused, or have lost your focus temporarily, what do you do? (If helpful: What questions do you ask yourself?)

I meditate, go for a walk in nature and simply take a break. Then I return recharged,

Q. How has a failure, or apparent failure, set you up for later success? Do you have a “favorite failure” of yours?

I used to be a door-door to door salesperson when I was 16. I faced so much rejection, almost everyone banged the door on my face. But finally, people started buying. It built up my ability to bounce back and be persistent to achieve my goal. I’m super persistent and I won’t stop till I achieve whatever goal I set.

THE WRITING & THE READING

Q. How did you come up with brand The Happionaire Way?
It just came to me. The Universe spoke to me and it moved something within.

Q. What is the easiest thing about writing?
For me its as easy as sharing an idea or having a conversation with a friend.

Q. What motivates you to write?
The desire to change someone’s life for the better and share ideas that have an impact.

Q. When did you decide that you want to be a writer?
Ever since I was in school, I loved writing and sharing ideas. So it goes back then.

Q. How do you relax?
I love travelling, reading, watching movies and dancing.

Q. What would you have done differently if you could do it again?
Not at all!

Q. Something personal about you people may be surprised to know?
I am a prankster and very mischievous!

Q. Do you re-read books? One book that you would read again & again?
Yes I do. The Geeta.

Q. Your influence(s)/ favourite author(s) / entrepreneurs?
So many. Steve Jobs, Mahatma Gandhi, Lord Krishna are some.

Q. Are you working on anything at the moment? When can we see your next work?
Oh yes, lots….soon!

The post Author Interview: Yogesh Chabria appeared first on Confessions of a Readaholic.