THE COST OF JUGAAD
What if the biggest threats to your success are not major mistakes, but small
compromises? What if the shortcuts you take today quietly become the
habits that limit you tomorrow? And what if a simple remote control could
teach a lesson powerful enough to transform the way you think about discipline,
leadership, business, and life? In The Cost of Jugaad, Dr. Abhishek
Gilara explores a profound truth hidden within an ordinary experience.
What began as a harmless adjustment to a faulty remote evolved into a
life-changing realization about how temporary compromises create permanent
habits.
Drawing from personal experiences, entrepreneurial leadership, behavioural psychology, business excellence,
spiritual wisdom, and decades of observation, this book reveals why shortcuts often carry invisible costs and why
true success is built through discipline rather than convenience. Inside this thought-provoking book, you will
discover: • Why temporary compromises often become lifelong habits • The science behind habit formation and
behavioural conditioning • How shortcuts quietly influence character and decision-making • Why world-class
organizations prioritize systems over workarounds • The hidden connection between discipline and long-term
success • Lessons from leadership, business, spirituality, and personal growth • Practical insights on building a
life rooted in excellence rather than convenience Through relatable stories and powerful reflections, this book
challenges readers to examine the habits they are creating every day and the future those habits are shaping.
Because every shortcut teaches the mind. Every compromise leaves a mark. And every repeated action becomes
part of who we are. The question is simple: Are your habits building your future—or quietly damaging it? Dr.
Abhishek Gilara is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and custodian of a century-old business legacy. Through his
books, he shares practical wisdom on leadership, culture, discipline, personal growth, spirituality, and the timeless
principles that create lasting success.
