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Alexander was in a hurry to conquer the world. On the banks of the river Indus, he came upon a naked hermit who stared at the sky hoping to experience nothingness. Alexander thought the naked hermit was a fool. The naked hermit thought Alexander was a fool. These radically opposite opinions stemmed from their respective worldviews. Alexander was in a hurry because he believed he had only one life to live. The naked hermit was in no hurry because he believed this was but one of infinite lives. Both these worldviews were cultural imaginations, constructed by stories that influenced decision-making of two very powerful individuals. Life, whether professional or personal, is all about decision-making. It is what distinguishes the leader from the follower. And the last mile of decision-making is always a function of subjective truth. Modern management side steps this crucial last mile, because it is so subjective. A study of mythology enables one to understand, and perhaps even influence, this crucial last mile. Hence this book!
