Corporate Life Hacks

Corporate Life Hacks by Himanshu Shukla is a practical guide designed to help professionals navigate and excel in the modern corporate environment. The book addresses the reality that success requires more than just hard work—it demands strategic thinking efficient systems and smart approaches to common workplace challenges. The author structures the content around seven core areas: efficient reading and information processing personal branding (including professional appearance and online presence) developing a winning mindset through emotional intelligence and time management strategic career advancement through networking and decision-making achieving sustainable work-life balance applying four life-changing theories (Hand Pump Chai-Biscuit No Means No and Knocking the Right Door) and incorporating meditation for mental clarity and stress management. Each chapter combines theoretical frameworks with actionable strategies. For instance the Hand Pump Theory uses the metaphor of priming an old pump to illustrate how consistent effort precedes visible results while the Chai-Biscuit Theory explores optimal timing and effort balance through the simple act of dipping a biscuit in tea.