A Small Note from My Heart
Dear Friend,
I just wanted to say I don’t have all the answers. I have spent years running after things I thought would make me feel successful or “enough.” But deep down, I knew my heart was longing for something more real, more lasting.
Chasing the Wrong Things is my simple, imperfect attempt to share what I have learned and what I am still learning. My hope is that these words will feel like a quiet conversation between friends, reminding us that life is not about proving ourselves but coming back to what truly matters.
If you have felt tired of trying to keep up, I hope this book gives you a moment to pause, breathe, and remember what’s truly important.
Thanks for being here. It means a lot. I hope these words feel like a quiet reminder that you’re not alone and it’s never too late to find your way back to what matters most.
Grace and peace,
Shibu
ABOUT THE BOOK
Are you chasing success… yet still feel empty?
In a world that glorifies hustle, achievement, and external validation, Chasing the Wrong Things is my heartfelt invitation to pause, reflect, and return to what truly matters.
Through honest storytelling, spiritual insight, and practical reflections, I share my personal journey a journey that may mirror your own. Drawn from real-life experiences and timeless truths, this book explores how we often pursue the wrong goals driven by pressure, perfectionism, and the need to please only to lose sight of who we really are.
Through these pages, I simply offer what has helped me, hoping it might gently guide you to:
•Recognize when you're running the wrong race
•Let go of burnout, approval-seeking, and self-doubt
•Reconnect with your inner truth and core values
•Embrace stillness, simplicity, and spiritual clarity
•Begin again with purpose, peace, and authenticity
Whether you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or simply long for a more meaningful life, Chasing the Wrong Things is a quiet yet powerful reminder:
It’s never too late to rewrite your story.
Let this book be your second bell.
About the Author
Shibu Mathew is a finance professional, mentor, and storyteller with nearly two decades of experience in the healthcare sector. He currently works as Chief Financial Officer and Director of HR Capital at Royale Hayat Hospital in Kuwait, where he is known for his integrity, diligence, and thoughtful approach to work and people.
His journey has been shaped by humble beginnings, academic challenges, and an unwavering belief in growth through faith and perseverance. Rather than following a conventional path, Shibu’s life has unfolded through moments of trial, reflection, and rediscovery, each one guiding him closer to what truly matters.
His debut book, Chasing the Wrong Things: A Journey Back to What Really Matters, is a personal offering written as a fellow traveler hoping to encourage others to slow down, listen within, and find the courage to begin again.