A veteran mining professional the author explains in simple language what is mining and what do the mining engineers do and what kind of management tools help you to achieve your career dreams. Hailing from a humble background, citing his own example in this memoir, he underscores the point that to be successful one need not be from top notch engineering institute, extra brilliant and super smart. While narrating his professional life as mining engineer, the book also highlights the importance of mining for the progressive growth of society which many of us not aware of.