MASTERING SUCCESS: THE ART Of WINNING THROUGH 10 POWERFUL MANTRAS REVIEW
Mastering Success: The Art of Winning Through 10 Powerful Mantras
By Rohit Sharma
Publisher: Anecdote Publishing House
Paperback: 219
Published: 19th August 2026
Genre: Self-Help
Indian Writing
Reading Year: 2026
Mastering Success: The Art of Winning Through 10 Powerful Mantras by Rohit Sharma is, as the name suggests, a motivational guide to achieving success. Built around 10 powerful mantras, the book offers practical insights on dreaming bigger, developing discipline, staying focused, overcoming failure, building resilience, taking calculated risks, and, most importantly, believing in yourself.
At its core, the book brings together around 125 stories that show how failure, persistence, courage, and refusing to give up can lead to remarkable success. From the journeys behind brands such as KFC, WhatsApp, Zara, Rolex, Nirma, Amul, Netflix, Honda, and Tata Nano to the personal stories of successful individuals, the book explores how vision, perseverance, smart decisions, and consistent effort can transform an idea or a dream into reality.
One thing I particularly enjoyed about the book is the number of motivational quotes woven throughout the chapters. There are quite a few you may want to underline or note down, so keep a pen nearby while reading.
At the same time, because the book contains so many stories, readers who prefer a deeper exploration of one person’s journey may find some stories relatively brief. The book's strength lies more in the collective impact of these stories than in an in-depth examination of each journey.
With approximately 125 stories, you are likely to come across a mix of familiar and unfamiliar journeys. Some success stories may already be known to you, while others can introduce you to people or struggles you haven’t heard much about. The book features inspiring journeys involving personalities such as Ratan Tata, APJ Abdul Kalam, Kalpana Chawla, Sachin Tendulkar, Lionel Messi, Mary Kom, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, J.K. Rowling, Steve Jobs, Oprah Winfrey, Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Neeraj Chopra, ‘Rocking-Star’ Yash, and many others.
The biggest takeaway is that success is rarely an overnight story. Behind most achievements are countless sleepless nights, failures, rejections, sacrifices, discipline, dedication, focus, calculated risks, and the courage to start again after falling. Most importantly, you have to believe in your own journey.
This is certainly a motivational read, particularly for anyone who needs a reminder that one failure—or even several—doesn’t mean the end of a dream. The stories encourage you to see setbacks differently and keep working toward your goals rather than giving up too soon.
The book is written in simple, easy-to-understand language, making it accessible to a wide range of readers. The stories are relatively short and remain focused on the central theme of motivation—how successful people turned their failures into stepping stones towards success.
Now, you might be wondering why I rated the book 3.5 stars when most of my feedback sounds positive. The only reason is that some of the success stories felt familiar, as I had already come across them in movies, books, or biographies. While revisiting these journeys was still motivating, the familiarity did affect my overall reading experience. That is the primary reason behind my rating.
Would I recommend this book?
Yes, I would.
This book can help a wide range of readers. But I would particularly recommend it to students entering the competitive world, preparing for competitive examinations or interviews, or anyone currently dealing with rejection, failure, or uncertainty about their goals.
Sometimes, what we need isn’t another promise of instant success but a reminder that success takes time, persistence, and the willingness to keep going. This book does exactly that through a collection of real-life stories and lessons.
My Rating: 3.5/5
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