Published my first book after a decade of drafting and observations
I am incredibly excited to share something I finally published after 12 years of drafting my observations and experiences:
Outsmarted: The Hidden Costs of Being the Smartest Person in the Room
I've spent 20 years in elite engineering and research, working in the scientific environments that shape today's cognitive elite. Because I grew up inside that world, I wanted to write about it from an angle I rarely saw covered: how early success and raw intelligence can quietly cost people later in their careers and personal lives.
The book is a portrait of what happens when achievement becomes your entire identity. It covers the specific hurdles high-achievers face, like:
If you are an engineer, a scientist, a techie, or just someone who has always felt a strange gap between your cognitive success and your actual fulfillment, this might resonate with you.
It's available on Amazon.
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To First Authors: How did you promote your books? Appreciate any tips.
I'd love to hear your thoughts, or if you've got any experience resonating with the book.
Created a Facebook page for engagements and discussions:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590506703999
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Posted Jun 5, 2026, 4:40 AM UTC