My Next Book: Horizon Beyond Certainty

 My Next Book: Horizon Beyond Certainty

The journey of a book often begins not at the desk, but in the quiet stirrings of the mind. Yesterday, I wrote a blog titled Types of Thinking and Lens of Possibility. Yet, while walking along the track today, a new idea flashed across my consciousness with such clarity and vigor that it reshaped my course. The phrase Horizon Beyond Certainty revealed itself as the true compass of my next book, and with it, the title of my blog found its natural transformation- My Next Book: Horizon Beyond Certainty.

This inspiration did not arise in isolation. My thinking has long been influenced by works such as Norman Vincent Peale’s The Power of Positive Thinking, Robert Schuller’s Tough Times Never Last, But Tough People Do, and Paramahansa Yogananda’s Autobiography of a Yogi. Each of these texts has left a profound imprint on my outlook, affirming the transformative power of thought and resilience. Their echoes will certainly be heard in my writing, though refracted through my own lived experience and philosophical inquiry.

I am aware that literature already exists on possibility thinking. Yet, I have deliberately chosen not to explore those works at this stage. My intent is to preserve the originality of my perspective, to avoid the subtle bias that can arise when one’s voice is overshadowed by another’s. Once the first draft of my manuscript is complete, I may turn to those writings—not as guides, but as companions in dialogue, enriching the conversation without diluting my vision.

The genesis of this book is itself a testament to possibility thinking. It is not merely an intellectual exercise, but a lived experience—an openness to horizons beyond certainty, a willingness to embrace the unknown with courage and conviction. This blog marks the first step in that journey, a prelude to the manuscript that is yet to unfold.

Dr. Mahendra Ingale @  Pune on Sept 2, 2026 Author of Value‑Based Leadership

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Types of Thinking and the Lens of Possibility

Types of Thinking and the Lens of Possibility

Human thought takes many forms—
Positive Thinking, 
Analytical Thinking, 
Critical Thinking, 
Possibility Thinking. 

Each has its own strengths, limitations, and unique way of approaching reality.

Let us illustrate this with a simple example:

‘Suresh has booked a ticket on the Mumbai Central – New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani Express. The train departs from Mumbai Central at 5:00 PM on September 2, 2026, and arrives at New Delhi at 08:32 AM the next morning.’

Positive Thinking:

Suresh is absolutely certain about his journey. His mind entertains no doubts. He believes firmly that the train will depart at 5:00 PM and reach New Delhi at 08:32 AM, exactly as scheduled.

Analytical Thinking:

Here, Suresh examines the situation. He considers the broader travel environment: Are trains running on time in that sector? What was yesterday’s record? What do statistics suggest? Based on data, he estimates the likelihood of the train’s punctuality.

Critical Thinking:

Suresh, skeptical of the railway’s reliability, prepares a backup plan. If the train is delayed, he may opt for a flight. His thinking is cautious, pragmatic, and rooted in contingency.

Possibility Thinking:

This mode embraces the spectrum of outcomes. Suresh considers multiple scenarios:

1. The train may depart at 17:00 and arrive at 08:32 AM as scheduled.

2. It may be delayed en route due to unforeseen incidents.

3. It may not arrive punctually at all.

4. Other unexpected developments may occur.

Possibility thinking does not reject the advantages of positive, analytical, or critical thinking. Instead, it integrates their strengths while minimizing their weaknesses. It cultivates openness, resilience, and readiness for diverse outcomes—without being trapped by certainty, over-analysis, or skepticism.

Reflective Essence

Where positive thinking may blind us to risks, analytical thinking may drown us in data, and critical thinking may breed doubt, possibility thinking allows us to remain flexible. It is the art of holding multiple doors open, preparing the mind to walk through whichever reality unfolds.

It is not about predicting the future—it is about being prepared for it in all its shades.

Dr. Mahendra Ingale @  Pune on Sept 1, 2026 Author of Value‑Based Leadership

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शांततेची आस!

शांततेची आस!

तो आधी सॉफ्टवेअर इंजिनिअर होता—

तेव्हा त्याच्या हास्यात निरागसता होती...

खळखळून हसणारा, 

लहानसहान गोष्टी सोशल मीडियावर शेअर करणारा, 

आणि सहकाऱ्यांच्या प्रोत्साहनात आनंद शोधणारा तो नंतर सीनियर सॉफ्टवेअर इंजिनिअर झाला. 

जबाबदाऱ्या वाढल्या, पण उत्साह अजूनही होता. 

पुढे तो प्रोजेक्ट मॅनेजर झाला.

आता त्याला फक्त कोड नव्हे तर माणसं, वेळा, आणि टार्गेट्सही सांभाळावे लागतात....मॅनेज करावी लागतात.

मॅनेजर झाल्यावर त्याच्या आयुष्याची लय बदलली. 

रात्रंदिवस काम, बैलेंस शीट्स, नवे टार्गेट्स, नवे प्रोजेक्ट्स, नवे क्लायंट्स 

यात  तो हरवून गेला. 

सोशल मीडियावर त्याची उपस्थिती विरळ झाली. 

तेथे तो क्वचितच दिसतो.

शुक्रवार संध्याकाळची तो उत्सुकतेने वाट बघतो.

शनिवार-रविवार त्याला हवी असते शांती, 

ती मिळवण्यासाठी तो जातो रेस्टॉरंट्स आणि रिसॉर्ट्समधे. 

गोंगाटाच्या जगात, शांतते बरोबरच, स्वतःला ही शोधण्याचा तो प्रयत्न करतो!

Dr. Mahendra Ingale @  Pune on August 31, 2026 Author of Value‑Based Leadership

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Value-Based ADR & Counselling Services

Value-Based ADR & Counselling Services

We are delighted to announce the launch of  Value-Based ADR & Counselling Services.

At this practice, our mission is simple:

Resolving disputes with dignity, counselling with empathy.

What We Offer-

Arbitration & Conciliation – Neutral resolution of commercial, property, and organizational disputes.

Mediation – Structured dialogue for family, workplace, and community conflicts.

Conflict Resolution – Addressing differences between organizations and employees, as well as between individuals.

Pre‑Marriage & Post‑Marriage Counselling – Helping couples build strong foundations before marriage and guiding them through challenges after marriage.

Counselling & Guidance – Empathetic counselling for individuals and families, and career guidance for students.

✨ To mark this beginning, we will be offering complimentary services for the first few days—open to all individuals, families, and organizations.

Founded by Dr. Mahendra Ingale (Chartered Engineer, Panel Arbitrator, Fellow of the Indian Council of Arbitration, and Writer), our practice blends professional expertise with ethical responsibility to deliver impartial, humane, and effective resolutions.

📍 Based in Pune, we are committed to serving with integrity and empathy.

📧 To seek an appointment, please email us at: mvingale2405@gmail.com

Dr. Mahendra Ingale @  Pune on August 31, 2026 Author of Value‑Based Leadership

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चांगुलपणाचा प्रवाह!

 चांगुलपणाचा प्रवाह! 

तो सुरुवातीला थोडासा चांगला होता…

त्याने चांगुलपणावर विश्वास ठेवला…

तो सतत चांगल्या माणसांचा शोधात राहिला,

त्यांच्या सहवासात राहिला, 

त्यांच्या प्रकाशात न्हाऊन निघाला.

त्यांच्यातील चांगुलपणा हळूहळू त्याच्यात उतरला…

तोही चांगला झाला… 

अधिक चांगला झाला…

त्याच्यातील चांगुलपणामुळे,

चांगुलपणा पसरण्याची शक्यता निर्माण झाली.

चांगुलपणाचा प्रवाह त्याला सतत पुढे नेत राहिला…

आणि तो स्वतःच चांगुलपणाचा स्रोत बनला.

त्याच्या सहवासात इतरही बदलले, उजळले, उन्नत झाले,

हे पाहून चांगुलपणा वरचा त्याचा विश्वास आणखी दृढ झाला.

Dr. Mahendra Ingale @  Pune on August 29, 2026 Author of Value‑Based Leadership

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Value-Based Leadership: Engineering Dreams Inspiring Souls- A Book Review

Value-Based Leadership: Engineering Dreams Inspiring Souls- A Book Review

I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Prof. Dr. Badrilal Gupta, Indore Institute of Science and Technology, and former Professor of Management at NITTTR, Bhopal, for graciously devoting his valuable time to read Value‑Based Leadership with such depth, for penning a thoughtful review, and for publishing it in the esteemed Journal of Education Psychometrics and Bibliometrics Studies (JEPSY), ISSN(E): 3139‑308X, Vol. 01, No. 02 (2026), pp. 135‑137, July 17, 2026.

His words are of immense importance to me, and I believe they will guide keen readers as well as researchers in the field of leadership:

“The author has defined leadership and values in the prologue itself, stating that leadership is for purpose, and values are for a compass. The book connects the reader with different chapters and compels him/her to reflect on his/her own journey of leadership and followership. 

The message of the book is crystal clear: Lead with integrity, Serve with humility, and use wisdom to live beyond success. 

In the frameworks within, the analogy used on ‘Decision Making with Intuition Integrated with Prayer’ and ‘The Compass‑Tree Framework for Value‑Based Leadership’ clarifies the message of the book.

The book encompasses the existing concepts and theories of leadership to build further ideas on value based leadership. 

The book is heart-touching on the role and values of a leader. It is a compendium of many theories, autobiographies, stories, and experiences of authors' journeys as value-based leadership. 

I recommend that the message of the book should be transformed into leading people in all walks of life, be it social, religious, production, service, political, environmental and so on.”

His scholarly engagement has illuminated the work and bestowed profound value upon its journey. I remain deeply grateful for this contribution.

Dr. Mahendra Ingale @  Pune on August 28, 2026 Author of Value‑Based Leadership

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स्वातंत्र्य!

 स्वातंत्र्य!  

जगावे ते स्वातंत्र्यासाठी,

आणि मरावे तेही स्वातंत्र्यासाठी—

असे हे शाश्वत मूल्य !

१५ ऑगस्ट—

प्रत्येक भारतीयाच्या हृदयात अभिमान जागवणारा दिवस!

आजचा दिवस आहे त्या असंख्य स्वातंत्र्यवीरांच्या स्मरणाचा,

ज्यांनी मातृभूमीच्या स्वातंत्र्यासाठी आपले जीवन अर्पण केले, प्राणांची आहुती दिली.

त्यांच्या त्यागातून आणि बलिदानातून मिळालेले हे स्वातंत्र्य!

ते जपणे, उन्नत करणे आणि पुढील पिढ्यांपर्यंत पोहोचवणे ही आपली जबाबदारी.

या मंगलदिनी, त्या शूर वीरांना वंदन करून,

त्यांच्या आदर्शांना अनुसरून,

स्वातंत्र्याच्या रक्षणासाठी सदैव कटिबद्ध राहू या!

स्वातंत्र्यदिन चिरायू होवो!  

आपणा सर्वांना स्वातंत्र्यदिनाच्या हार्दिक शुभेच्छा!

Dr Mahendra Ingale @Pune on Aug 15, 2026

Author of Value Based Leadership

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