The Most Negative Book of Positivity by Ankit Jhamb

Book Summary – 

This thought-provoking book directly confronts the “elephants in the room”—those painful, often suppressed emotions such as anger, grief, failure, rejection, loss, and shame that we tend to avoid rather than acknowledge. Drawing on the metaphor from Krylov’s fable about missing the elephant in a museum, Jhamb positions this work as a necessary re‑education—what he calls a "new curriculum" or "syllabus of life" that encourages readers to face discomfort rather than sugar-coating or denying it.

Published in February 2023 by Kalamos Literary Services, the 229-page book invites readers to self-reflect through a candid exploration of negativity—arguing that true positivity emerges not from ignoring hardship, but by confronting it head-on . As noted in a feature on Republic World, Jhamb tackles “the 30 most negative emotions in the simplest fashion,” pushing readers to reconsider how they process and express inner turmoil .

About the Author – 

Ankit Jhamb is a seasoned leader in one of the world’s largest consulting firms, with over 14–15 years of experience spanning performance consulting, learning & development, and organizational capability building. Equipped with a master’s in Human Resources and Psychology, he blends psychology, neuroscience, spirituality, and Ayurveda in his holistic approach to human behavior.

He wears many hats—as a clinical hypnotherapist, Reiki practitioner, NLP coach, and mental wellbeing expert. Jhamb is also known for his social entrepreneurship, co-founding ventures like Aao Khilayein (feeding and supporting underprivileged communities) and Speak Up, aiding those with mental health challenges.

A recognized writer, his previous works include Lost and Found at 35 (his debut, currently being considered for OTT adaptation), Lights Please (named among Outlook’s Top 10 Books of 2021), and Chasing Fireflies (which elevated him to the Top 50 Authors in India in 2021). His literary contributions have earned recognition from India Book of Records, and he continues to release new volumes, with most proceeds supporting his philanthropic initiatives through the Yakeen Foundation, which provides food, education, and relief support