Books
Five books over the last decade on decision-making, behavioral finance, wealth, and the human side of leadership. I write them as thinking tools for myself and my readers always with a mind to practical application.
Latest Release
The Uncertainty E.D.G.E.
Lead with Clarity, Adapt with Confidence, Win with Conviction
Navigate the Tension Between Hesitation and Haste
You’re stuck between two dangers: freeze in analysis paralysis or rush into decisions you’ll regret. Both paths cost you—credibility, momentum, and results.
The Uncertainty Edge reveals how exceptional leaders cut through the noise and act decisively when outcomes are unpredictable. Through the battle-tested E.D.G.E. Framework, you’ll discover how Satya Nadella transformed Microsoft, Anne Mulcahy saved Xerox, and crisis teams achieved the impossible under extreme pressure.
This isn’t theory. It’s behavioral science made practical.
You’ll learn to:
Establish unshakeable foundations when everything’s shifting
Diagnose truth through bias and competing narratives
Go forward with clarity—neither frozen nor reckless
Evolve strategically without panic or paralysis
The world won’t get clearer. But your thinking can.
Stop letting uncertainty control you. Master it—and lead with the clarity, confidence, and conviction your team deserves.
Uphill
How to Apply Ancient Wisdom and Modern Science to Life’s Choices and Challenges
What if life’s biggest setbacks were your greatest teachers?
Uphill is a gripping blend of adventure, behavioral science, and ancient Stoic wisdom. Through the story of Devin—a corporate professional blindsided by sudden job loss—you’ll journey up Mount Kilimanjaro and deep into the heart of what it means to face adversity with strength and purpose.
Alongside a wise trekking guide and a bucket list challenge, Devin uncovers lessons that go far beyond the mountain. This book offers real-world tools to meet fear, uncertainty, and change with resilience, clarity, and courage.
Whether you’re climbing out of a setback or searching for something deeper, Uphill is a powerful reminder that every challenge carries the seeds of transformation.
Timeless. Practical. Inspiring.
Making Your Money Work
The Secrets to Financial Health
What if smart investing felt less like a lecture—and more like a great conversation?
In this engaging, story-driven guide, senior finance executive Sam Sivarajan distills real financial wisdom through the lives of everyday people grappling with money decisions. From practical strategies to mindset shifts, this book offers a fresh, relatable take on building lasting wealth—whether you’re just starting out or already on your way.
Clear. Practical. Surprisingly fun.
Making Your Money Work helps you stop guessing and start growing.
The Weight of Tomorrow
Debut Novel by Sam Sivarajan
Corporate executive Arun Kivara has everything: status, success, and security. But when he uncovers the devastating truth behind NovaCorp’s latest expansion into Solara, he faces an impossible choice. Remain loyal to the corporation that made him, or risk everything to expose what lies beneath its polished surface.
The Weight of Tomorrow explores what happens when conscience collides with ambition, and asks: What will we sacrifice for progress, and what will we risk for truth?
Am I OK?
22 Essential Questions for Investors and Advisor to Achieve Financial Health
Are you on track financially—or just hoping for the best?
In Am I OK?, seasoned wealth advisor Sam Sivarajan distills decades of experience into 22 powerful questions that every investor and advisor should ask. Drawn from real client conversations and years of published insights, these questions go beyond market performance to uncover what truly drives financial well-being.
Whether you’re managing your own money or guiding others, this concise guide helps you focus on the fundamentals—clarity, confidence, and long-term thinking.
Clear. Grounded. Actionable.
A must-have resource for anyone who wants to invest with purpose and peace of mind.