CA Kumar Anand Talks About His Book “Success Without Selling Your Soul”

About the Author:

CA Kumar Anand is a CFO, leadership advisor, and writer who believes success doesn’t have to come at the cost of your soul. With over 18 years of experience leading businesses across geographies, he now blends strategic insight with soul-aligned clarity to guide professionals toward growth that feels both meaningful and sustainable. This book reflects his personal journey, from chasing titles to choosing truth and invites you to find your own version of quiet, lasting success.

Exclusive interview with the author

Q: What Inspired You To Write This Book?

A: I have seen too many good people suffer quietly while chasing success. The stress, the noise, the pressure to perform often disconnects them from themselves. I have walked that path too. I have followed the same rules, faced the same pressures, and questioned it all. But every time I chose stillness over speed and stayed true to my values, I felt a deep sense of relief and contentment. Writing this book was my way of sharing that experience. I want others to know that it is possible to grow without losing yourself, and to succeed without carrying a constant weight.

Q: Can You Tell Us About The Book?

A: Success Without Selling Your Soul is a quiet manifesto for those who want to lead, work, and live with deeper integrity. It challenges the glorification of hustle and performance, and offers a calmer, clearer way to build lasting success in career, money, and life. It is honest, practical, and rooted in lived experience.

Q: What Does The Title Mean?

A: The title is both a reminder and a promise. Success without selling your soul means you do not have to become someone else to move ahead. You can grow without guilt, build without noise, and stay grounded while still achieving meaningful results. The real win is staying whole while moving forward.

Q: What Did You Learn When Writing The Book?

A: I learned that the deepest truths often arrive in silence. Writing this book taught me to slow down, reflect more, and trust my own voice even when it did not match the noise around me. It also showed me how many people are silently looking for permission to do the same.

Q: How Did Publishing Your First Book Change Your Process Of Writing?

A: It gave me the courage to write more honestly. I stopped trying to sound impressive and focused on sounding real. Publishing the first book showed me that the right readers connect with truth, not perfection. It made my writing more reflective, more grounded, and more aligned with who I really am.

Q: What Does Success Mean To You? What Is The Definition Of Success?

A: To me, success is not about titles, numbers, or applause. It is the ability to live in alignment with your values, to grow without guilt, and to sleep at peace with your choices. Real success feels quiet. It feels whole. It does not require you to become someone else. If you can protect your inner peace while still moving forward in life, you are already successful.

Q: What Advice Would You Give To Aspiring Authors?

A: Write what you wish someone had told you when you needed it most. Don’t chase trends. Write from truth. Stay consistent even when it feels like no one is listening. If your words come from a place of clarity and depth, they will eventually reach the people who need them most.

This book is published by OrangeBooks Publication. All rights are reserved with the author & the publisher.