PARITOSH E. SONTAKKE

Paritosh Eknathji Sontakke is from Nagpur (Orange City) - the heart of India. He was born into a lower-middle-class farmer family and grew ‘ up with two siblings. His formative years were predominantly spent in rurol aroos. Hs father devoted his entire career to serving ‘ the Maharashtra state goverment in the i » Water Resource Department (WRD) as a clerk, _ ‘cecumulating a commendable 30 years of service \ before retiring in 2016. His father's frequent 1 transfers led them to adapt to new locoles every decade. Hs mother also came from a humble middle-class background and chose to be a homemaker from the outset. Despite their own limited educational opportunities, both of Paritosh’s parents aspired to provide the best possible Ife for their children. Paritosh holds a B. TECH degreo in Chemical Engineering from one of the nation’s most esteomod institutions, LIT Nagpur. He isa supply chain professional, copywriter & digital marketer too. ABOUT THE BOOK In a world where speed often takes precedence over substance, where the race to the finish lino can overshadow the beauty of the journey, | prosont this book with a different thythm. “Slower But Not Over” js a testimony 10 the power of deliberate, thoughtful progress in « world that seems to demand constant acceleration. We live in an era of instant gratification, where we are encouraged to rush ‘through our days. our projects, and our lives. Yet, | believe there is deop ‘wisdom in taking a step back, in acknowledging the measured, the unhurried, and the considered. This book is an exploration of the value of moving at a pace that allows us to savor the dotails, relish the process, and appreciate ‘the noteworthiness of each stop along tho way. In these pages, you will find stories, insights, and reflections that celebrate ‘the art of slowing down without ever giving up. (UUSELFELF ) (EEE ens IM Comrighted Material