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Ankur Warikoo Bundle
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Ankur Warikoo
Ankur Warikoo is a prominent entrepreneur and content creator, known for his deep, witty, and brutally honest thoughts on various aspects of life. In his first book, Ankur compiles the key ideas that have shaped his journey, from his initial aspirations of becoming a space engineer to his current status as one of India’s top personal brands.
With topics ranging from creating long-term success habits to understanding money management, embracing failure, and learning empathy, Ankur’s insights are sure to captivate readers and inspire them to reflect on their own lives.
Ankur’s writing is both thought-provoking and relatable, offering readers a unique perspective on navigating life’s challenges and pursuing personal growth. This book is not only meant to be read, but also cherished, with its lines underlined and its wisdom revisited time and again. Ankur envisions this book becoming a popular gift among readers, as its profound insights and honest reflections resonate with people from all walks of life.
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About the Author
Ankur Warikoo is an entrepreneur, teacher, content creator and mentor. Ankur founded nearbuy.com and was its CEO from its inception in 2015 until 2019. Prior to that, Ankur was the founding CEO of Groupon’s India business. Today he spends his time creating content, teaching online and mentoring first-time founders.
Book Specifications
Title: DO EPIC SHIT
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 312
Weight: 264g
Published Year: 2021
Publisher: Juggernaut
ISBN: 9789391165482
Dimensions: 20.3 x 25.4 x 4.7 cm
Book Specifications
Title: Get Epic Shit Done
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 376
Weight: 290g
Published Year: 2022
Publisher: Juggernaut
ISBN: 9789393986078
Dimensions: 18.4 x 11.2 x 2.6 cm
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