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Subrat SaurabhAuthor of Kuch Woh Pal
“Not all heroes wear capes—some stay wide awake.”
In a world chasing fleeting moments, Wide Awake unveils the untold journeys of those who dared to dream beyond the ordinary. These are the stories of Chartered Accountants and CA students who scored ranks or became inspiring figures in the profession. They burned the midnight oil, pushed limits, and defied odds to redefine success.
Through sleepless nights and unwavering grit, they proved that greatness comes from courage, passion, and self-belief. The author’s tiny tales and reflections add a personal touch to these extraordinary narratives.
This book isn’t just for CA aspirants but for anyone striving to achieve big dreams. Each page shows the power of staying awake—not just to the world, but to your purpose and endless possibilities. It’s a reminder that resilience and determination light the path to greatness.
For every dreamer awake at night, this book is your call to keep running. Your story is waiting to be written.
P. Shandip Sabapathy
CA. P. Shandip Sabapathy is a Chartered Accountant by qualification, a farmer by vocation, and a speaker by passion. He has sat with the broken, healed the wounded, inspired people towards greatness - and these, he considers, his true accomplishments.
He spent his formative years in Good Shepherd International School, Ooty. And his academic credentials include: a Bachelors of commerce from PSG College of Arts & Science, a Masters in Applied Psychology from Bharathiar University, and a specialisation in Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania.
He has contested and won numerous speech contests conducted by Toastmasters International. His mentorship programme for CA students has produced innumerable success stories including a few All India Ranks.
CA. P. Shandip Sabapathy has addressed over a lakh people in the last decade; And has trained executives of various organisations like Ford India Ltd, HDFC Ltd, Milacron Moldmasters, Anamallais Toyota, Paragon, etc:
His ability to draw parallels from psychology & eastern philosophy, to weave in humour, and to impart profound life lessons by way of interesting stories make him a sought after speaker equally in the arena of academia and industry.
His TEDx talk on ‘Finding and sustaining happiness’ is a perfect testimony to his passion, purpose, and speaking prowess.
