KEEP YOUR CUP HALF EMPTY

Keep Your Cup Half Empty: The Secret to Lifelong Learning and Unprecedented Success Why do so many people, despite working harder each year, feel stuck or outdated? The answer lies in a simple truth: a full cup cannot hold anything new. In this power ful and deeply personal book, Dr. Abhishek Gilara shares how the philosophy of keeping the cup half empty transformed his life and business. From relying on inherited practices in a century-old family enterprise to embracing global knowledge during the COVID-19 pandemic, his journey reveals how unlearning and relearning became the real secret behind extraordinary success. Through practical insights, personal routines, and scientific research on neuroplastici ty, adaptability, and lifelong learning, Dr. Gilara shows why staying half empty is not a weakness but the ultimate strength. Inside, you will discover:
• Why a full cup makes you unknowingly thirsty for relevance.
• How the pandemic reset revealed the power of unlearning.
• Practical disciplines to stay curious, adaptable, and ahead of the times.
• How humility, feedback, and diverse mentoring can accelerate growth.
• Why lifelong learners outlast experts in today’s fast-changing world.
If you’ve ever felt like your hard work isn’t enough, or feared becoming irrelevant in an evolving world, this book will show you a new way forward. The path to success, growth, and fulfillment isn’t in keeping your cup full—it’s in keeping it half empty