Against the Grain: Lessons from the Outliers

About this book

Dive deep into the minds of those who dared to defy convention in Against the Grain, a compelling exploration of wisdom, vulnerability and visionary thinking. Through conversations with luminaries like A.R. Rahman, Uday Kotak, Nandan Nilekani, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Naval Ravikant and many more, this book reveals what it takes to carve your own path, defy norms and truly embrace your uniqueness. Veteran business journalist Pankaj Mishra skilfully retraces the journeys of these bold outliers, delving into their experiences of hope, disillusionment, victory, defeat, joy and pain with refreshing candour. Drawing from transformative interviews featured on Mishra’s acclaimed and beloved podcast Outliers, this book offers a lucid and captivating narrative that vividly portrays how some of India’s most prominent figures confront the myriad challenges and uncertainties of life. A must-read for those navigating their own paths to success, this chronicle serves as an inspiring testament to resilience, determination and individuality. About the Author Pankaj Mishra, journalist and co-founder of FactorDaily, brings over two decades of journalism experience, having worked for the Economic Times, Mint, Times of India and TechCrunch. Based in Bengaluru, he is known to create deep connections through his narratives, whether in print, digital or audio, or during train journeys. Pankaj lives by the saying, ‘Even one is an audience,’ cherishing every single listener and reader.