Play to Potential - by Deepak Jayaraman (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Play to Potential offers a refreshing exploration of human potential, emphasizing discovery through play rather than work. Deepak Jayaraman weaves insights from his eponymous podcast, his coaching work and his lived experience to share a powerful yet simple framework (FLAVOUR) that can act as a guide to navigate the pulls and pressures of life.

This book is a guide to living a fulfilled life, integrating family, aspirations, value creation, and deep relationships. It transcends traditional career advice, providing actionable insights for personal growth and fulfillment.

While there are many books that act as a North Star for people to navigate their journey, this book strives to be a torch light that can show people the way through the imperfections and the messiness to lead a full life and unlock their human potential.

Review Quotes

'Play to Potential is a compelling read for every person who wishes to walk through life thoughtfully. The author, Deepak Jayaraman, builds on his rich and diverse experiences to guide us through the many FLAVOURs of living a beautiful, life that is well-balanced, productive and fulfilling. This book is a must-read because it can transform the way you think about the years ahead of you'-- "Harish Bhat, former brand custodian, Tata Sons, avid marketer and bestselling author"

'A handy guide for reflection and designing a balanced and fulfilling life. Deepak skilfully combines insights from leadership interviews, frameworks and tools, as well as relatable stories from his journey, making this an engaging read'-- "Roopa Kudva, former managing director of CRISIL and head of Omidyar Network, India"

'Deepak's new book lays out a powerful and new framework [of] FLAVOUR. Most of us chase success without thinking about the purpose of life. I love the fact that Deepak emphasizes the family context, our aspirations, how we create value, and invest in ourselves and deep relationships. The book should be read every year as we have to constantly rediscover and reaffirm our purpose towards leading a happy and meaningful life'-- "Ashish Dhawan, founder and CEO, The Convergence Foundation"

'If you are in your thirties or fifties and are unsure about how to extract the most happiness and fulfilment out of the rest of your life, please do yourself a favor and pick this book. You'll walk away with greater potential to play to your potential!'-- "Raj Raghunathan, author of If You Are So Smart, Why Aren't You Happy"

'In a world obsessed with external markers of success, Play to Potential arrives with a refreshing reminder: True fulfilment comes from within. Through a blend of insights from his podcast, coaching practice and personal journey, Deepak presents a compelling case for embracing our uniqueness and crafting a life that aligns with our deepest values'-- "Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Regret"

'Thoughtful, pragmatic and deeply insightful. This book is a gem. Highly recommended for anyone navigating a "what next" phase in their journey'-- "Mrinalini Mirchandani, senior partner, McKinsey & Company"

'Tired of the "achievement at all costs" mentality? In Play to Potential, Deepak shows you how to achieve success without sacrificing your well-being. Packed with insights from fascinating conversations with extraordinary leaders, you will learn to define your own "FLAVOUR" of success and lead a life that's both meaningful and impactful. Highly recommended'-- "Ravi Venkatesan, social entrepreneur, business leader and writer"

About the Author

Deepak Jayaraman's mission is to help individuals with a growth mindset play to their full potential. He works as a coach and a sounding board to growth-minded leaders on multi-year journeys as a trusted confidant and counsel. He does that by immersing himself in the full context of their lives - professional and personal. Deepak has been curating the Play to Potential Podcast since 2016, where he has distilled the wisdom of 100+ distinguished guests across disciplines (business, academics, sports, art, politics and more). Prior to setting up his independent practice in 2016, Deepak has worked across US, UK and India with KPMG Consulting, McKinsey & Co and EgonZehnder. Deepak is an alumnus of IIT Madras, IIM Ahmedabad and London Business School (MBA) and is a certified CEO Coach.