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The Indian Millionaire, is a collection of nine, true and inspiring stories, featuring nine different individuals, who adopted certain thinking styles and attitudes, in order to become successful millionaires in their field today. Summary Of The Book In The Indian Millionaire Next Door, Mishra provides specific strategies and inspiration, to help readers achieve financial success. Mishra, paints the profiles of nine different individuals, who were all at one time finance service professionals, or life insurance salesmen. They were driven by their ambition for fame, money, and recognition. Apart from hard work, and sweat, they had little to nothing to invest in their business ventures. Each of the nine individuals mentioned in the book, have a different upbringing, cultural background, and also vary in terms of socioeconomic status. For instance, Mishra presents the profile of a bank clerk, a man who grew up in a chawl, a Marwari businessman, a high socialite, a stockbroker, and a B school graduate, are some of the millionaires mentioned in this book. But all nine rose to great financial heights. Mishra examines these qualities which lead people to success. She points out that each of these nine individuals was a good seller, and were therefore able to become millionaires in their field. She ponders about how these people are more successful than the rest, when there are so many people who fail. After reading The Indian Millionaire Next Door, readers will be forced into self examination, and encouraged to reexamine their strategies for success. The Indian Millionaire Next Door, was published by Embassy Books Publishers & Distributors, in 2012. About Kaninika Mishra Kaninika Mishra, is a well established author who is also involved in learning and development. Apart from this text, Mishra has written two other books. The titles are Life Insurance Underwriting, and Fundamentals Of Life Insurance. Mishra’s book, is written in a clear and informative tone, designed to help inspire readers. Mishra completed her Master’s degree from a combined program conducted by East Carolina University, and Queensland University Of Technology. She has also worked for several multinational companies in India. In the past Mishra was the head of the Content Department at MetLife. Mishra now has her own Content Writing firm. She has trained insurance advisors and insurance salesmen on risk selection of financial and medical insurance.