Seekhna Band Toh Jeetna Band — Book by Vivek Agrawal

Seekhna Band Toh Jeetna Band

"The day you stop learning, you stop winning"

Verses Kindler Publication · First Edition, 2025 · English · 214 pages

Leadership Memoir Personal Growth Career

A memoir and leadership guide for every professional who has ever wondered whether their background limits their potential.

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What This Book Is About

When I began writing Seekhna Band Toh Jeetna Band, it wasn't with the intention of becoming an author. It was to pause, look back at my own journey, and acknowledge the people, lessons, and struggles that shaped who I am today.

It is a journey of resilience, transformation, and continuous learning — from a childhood in Begusarai, Bihar, where discipline and values became my foundation, to leading hundreds of professionals as CIO of IndiaMART, and on to coaching. The title carries the whole philosophy: the day you stop learning, you stop winning.

This book is not just a collection of stories from my life; it is a reminder that when we stop learning, we stop living fully. My hope is that as you turn these pages, you will find pieces of your own journey reflected here — and give yourself permission to learn, unlearn, and relearn as often as life demands.

Whether you are 22 and just starting out, or 42 and wondering if it's too late to make a change, this book is a reminder that your starting point is not your story. How you learn along the way is.

Format
Paperback & Kindle
Print length
214 pages
Language
English
Edition
First Edition
Publisher
Verses Kindler Publication
Published
1 November 2025
ISBN-13
978-9349532755
ISBN-10
9349532751
Reading age
14 years and up
Dimensions
13.97 × 1.37 × 21.59 cm

The Journey, Chapter by Chapter

  1. 1 Early Childhood Served as a Foundation
  2. 2 Schooling and Teenage
  3. 3 Stepping into Engineering Without a Background in Computers
  4. 4 Dealing with Cancellation of College Affiliation
  5. 5 The MBA Shift & Recession-Era Struggles
  6. 6 Rise in the Corporate World
  7. 7 From Overwhelmed Manager to Strategic Leader: A Coaching Transformation Story
  8. 8 Core Principles & Mindset
  9. 9 Moments of Doubt vs. Moments of Triumph
  10. 10 Advice for the Young Dreamers
  11. 11 Looking Inward & Looking Ahead
  12. 12 Introspective Prompts to Ignite Your Transformation

What This Book Will Help You Do

Lead yourself before you lead others
Build confidence where there is doubt
Turn fear into fuel for action
Navigate your journey with purpose and authenticity

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Who This Book Helps

Students
Told to follow the crowd, but feeling the urge to carve their own path
Young Professionals
Trying to find meaning in their careers and courage in their choices
Aspiring Leaders
Who don't just want to make a living — they want to make a difference

"You don't have to have it all figured out to lead. You just need the courage to begin."

What People Are Saying

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"A motivating read filled with real-life lessons on growth, resilience, and leadership. Practical, easy to understand, and deeply inspiring."

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★★★★☆

"The stories feel real, relatable, and free of exaggeration, which makes the lessons even more powerful. Students will find motivation, professionals will gain clarity, and leaders will be reminded to stay curious and grounded."

Bibliophile Verified Amazon Review
★★★★★

"Real progress begins when you stop relying on others and become your own driving force. It reminded me that we win in life only when we keep learning."

Komal Kumari Verified Amazon Review
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Coverage of the Launch

The launch of Seekhna Band Toh Jeetna Band was picked up across national and regional media. A selection of the coverage:

“In a world changing faster than ever, learning to adapt and evolve has become the most significant skill of all.” From the launch coverage

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the book written in Hindi or English?

Although the title is in Hindi, Seekhna Band Toh Jeetna Band is written in English. It is published by Verses Kindler Publication (First Edition, 1 November 2025) and runs to 214 pages.

Who should read this book?

It is written for students seeking motivation, professionals seeking clarity, leaders seeking direction, and anyone weighing a career change — whether you are 22 and just starting out or 42 and wondering if it is too late to change direction.

Is it available as an ebook or on Kindle?

Yes. Seekhna Band Toh Jeetna Band is available as both a paperback and a Kindle edition on Amazon India, so you can start reading instantly on any Kindle app or device.

Is this Vivek Agrawal's first book?

No. It is his second book, after The Performance Playbook. Both titles are available on his Amazon author page.

What will I take away from the book?

It blends honest personal memoir with practical leadership lessons on resilience, career transitions, continuous learning, and developing people — drawn from Vivek's 17+ years building technology and leading large teams at IndiaMART.

Do I need a technology or corporate background to relate to it?

No. Although Vivek's career is in technology, the book's lessons on learning, resilience, and growth apply to anyone, at any stage of life or career.

Vivek Agrawal

Vivek Agrawal

Former IndiaMART CIO · ICF Coach · Author

Over 17+ years, Vivek Agrawal built and scaled technology products at India's largest B2B marketplace and led high-performing teams of 400+ people, before founding Vivikt Growth LLP — a coaching and advisory practice for senior leaders. As an ICF-certified coach, he has guided 100+ individuals across 500+ hours. His writing reflects a core belief: performance is a habit, and learning is a lifelong responsibility. Seekhna Band Toh Jeetna Band is his second book, after The Performance Playbook.

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