Hi! Welcome...
As a writer, speaker, and ex-Army officer, I welcome you to my digital home. This site is the natural evolution of a journey that began with a blog in 2007. My goal is simple: to share my "second life" experiences through writing and talks to help spark a positive change in others—however small.
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I’d love to hear your thoughts on my book; it was a joy to write, and I hope it’s a joy for you to read.
Site went live: Jan 2015
Last updated: May 2026
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About me, a few words...
"Life is iffy," they said. At the potential cost of immodesty (please humor me), below is the brief summary...​​​​​​
Life isiffy
I was trained and my DNA re-configured at the prestigious National Defence Academy (NDA) and IMA, Dehradun.
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I spent several glorious years in the Army until life took a sudden, "iffy" dive. An accident during a course resulted in the loss of my right shoulder and, let’s just say, broke a lot of other things.
I had to leave the Army behind, but not the fighting spirit it gave me.
the rise
I got life back on track, became a 'leftie,' and started from scratch, literally. Sky was only the lower limit, mine was the universe.
I took on a new avatar as 'Rajat_nda' and began 'Mission MBA' and set a high target. After belling the CAT and GMAT, I faced a privileged dilemma after making it to both: IIM Ahmedabad or ISB? I did share all my notes (google "rajat_nda notes", kind of old now).
After 20 golden days at ISB, I chose IIM-A. Two grueling years later (PGP 2007-09), I emerged as an upgraded version of myself.
It's all in the mind
Over the years, I've tried to respond to every email, message, and comment from the many well-wishers who have come across my story, blog, or book.
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While life would definitely have been easier (if not better) with two shoulders, I often go back to that famous line: "Sh*t happens," and life... well, it goes on.
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Those are two simple sentences with a much deeper meaning. Simply put, that is what life is all about. It is a lesson I first learned back in the good old Academy days—it really is all in the mind.
Sometimes people fall,
They get up... and move on.
Quick update
In Memory: My father, an epitome of humility, passed away in 1997. He remains a guiding light in my life.
My Role Model: My mother continues to inspire us daily with her indomitable spirit and resilience through every difficult time.
Inspiration: My younger sister, Raksha, who has also navigated troubled waters with grace, remains a constant source of inspiration to me.
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The Partnership: During my IIM-Ahmedabad days, I fell in love with a beautiful damsel from a far-away land, Richa. We married in 2009 and have been building our life together ever since.
Parenthood: A few years later, our daughter Rishika arrived—the best thing to ever happen to us. Life changed dramatically, and beautifully, the moment we became parents.
The Family Grows: Our family was completed a few years later with the arrival of our baby boy, Ridharv. With two kids, life truly couldn't get better.​​
Professional Impact: I’ve been with Deloitte in Hyderabad for over a decade, striving to "make an impact that matters"—both professionally and personally. Just doing my bit.
Life, it goes on...
