Book excerpt: A world-class manual on why & how to pursue your dreams Do you aspire to be successful in life? Do you work hard but rarely get the desired outcome? Do you fear your aspirations will expire before you realize them? In his book Aspire before You Expire, bestselling author Dr. Ujjwal Patni shares hard-hitting insights on topics like why people kill their aspirations, how to design your aspirations, mantras of image management, companionship scan, success habits, and how to create an ecosystem to fulfill your aspirations. Dr. Patni is internationally famous for his training programs and he has prepared this book in his signature style, including many worksheets to provide a unique seminar-like experience. Packed with short stories that inspire and action plans that motivate, Aspire before You Expire is a deeply engaging and thought-provoking book for personal and professional success. Dr. Ujjwal Patni is an international trainer, motivational speaker and bestselling author. An achiever of three Guinness World Records and 15 prestigious awards, Dr. Patni is ranked among the "Top Ten Thinkers of India" by MTC Global. His books on motivation and success such as Power Thinking, Jeet Ya Haar Raho Taiyaar and Safal Vakta Safal Vyakti have been published in 14 languages.