About this ebook
but a fundamental misunderstanding of how achievement works?
In H² (H-Squared), Engineer and Master Trainer Manish Shah introduces a groundbreaking
framework built on a deceptively simple equation:
H² = Harmonious Passion × Harmonised Priority
With 82% of professionals at risk of burnout in 2026, 70% of projects failing to deliver, and billions lost
annually to the productivity paradox, Shah reveals why conventional wisdom — prioritise better, follow
your passion, use willpower — doesn't help to reach the required satifaction. Using the mathematics of multiplication rather than
addition, he shows why strength in one dimension cannot compensate for weakness in the other
(anything × zero = zero).
Across 17 chapters and 245 pages, H² covers: the crisis of modern achievement, how to diagnose your
own misalignment, applying H² in career, relationships, health, creativity, and life transitions — and a
complete optimisation system to sustain results without burning out.
Written for professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone who feels capable yet stuck, H² (H-Squared) is not
another productivity hack. It is a living philosophy of sustainable excellence — where achievement and
peace coexist.
Join the H² movement. Calculate your score. Transform your trajectory.
Discover more
Ratings and reviews
About the author
Manish Shah is a Chartered Engineer, certified Master Trainer, and independent director who spent 35 years discovering what the productivity industry refuses to acknowledge: sustainable excellence comes from harmony, not heroics.
With dual qualifications in Civil Engineering (Pune University) and Mechanical Engineering (Institution of Engineers), plus credentials in Management Studies, Construction Safety, and Advanced Industrial Safety, Manish has led projects across industrial, commercial, and infrastructure domains—from petrochemical complexes to LEED-certified green buildings, from rural watershed programmes serving 150,000 people to cutting-edge corporate campuses.
Manish holds certifications as ESG Expert and BRSR Expert from the Directors' Institute, Certified Independent Director from IICA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs, India), and Master Trainer from National Skill Development Corporation. He's published extensively on sustainable construction, won the National Award for Excellence in Water Management (2009), and authored M's Tips for Making Durable and Maintenance-Free Structures.
What makes his H² perspective unique: After 35 years balancing megaprojects with zero-accident safety records, championship-level sustainability with commercial success, and corporate excellence with community impact, Manish learned that the multiplication principle applies to everything—from concrete mix design to human motivation.
Connect and Continue the Conversation
The H² journey doesn't end with the last page. Join the growing community exploring sustainable excellence:
Email: mt23222@yahoo.com and hsqbooka@gmail.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/manish-shah-
Phone (India): +91 9833838601
YouTube: Donate Your Knowledge
