The Far Acre
The Far Acre is not a place on any map. It is the unseen stretch beyond comfort, the quiet distance between who we are and what we are meant to become. Every founder reaches it eventually—the point where familiar boundaries fall away and only instinct, courage, and a fragile idea—of becoming— lights the way. It is in this vast, uncharted space that stories deepen, identities shift, and possibilities widen. The Far Acre is where journeys stop looking like journeys and start becoming destiny.”
The purpose of this book is simple yet profound: to show that the people who dare differently—the ones who choose the road less travelled—are not born with horns or halos. They are not extraordinary beings destined by fate; they are ordinary individuals who made one extraordinary choice: to take the first step forward—to The Far Acre.
This book is for anyone standing at the edge of their own unknown—aspiring founders, young professionals, students, leaders, and dreamers who sense there is “something more” beyond the script handed to them. If you have ever wondered what it really looks like to build a life or enterprise off the beaten path, these stories are for you.
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What leaders are saying about The far Acre
Akanksha Shukla
Akanksha Shukla currently serves as the Vice President of the MANAGE Alumni Association. She is the Founder & Director of Meraas Heritage Foundation, a social venture dedicated to preserving Indian heritage crafts and empowering grassroots artisans. Her career as a marketer, consultant, investor, and social entrepreneur spans geographies—from India to Southeast Asia to the Middle East.
Yet, beneath these varied professional roles, her heart has remained consistently aligned with the social development space. Her nonprofit journey began with the Childbirth and Breastfeeding Foundation of Thailand. Over the years, she has remained deeply involved with both local and international charitable organizations, in full-time and consulting roles.
Dr. J. Shanti
Dr. J. Shanti is an Associate Professor in Management at Alliance University in Bengaluru. She has close to two decades of experience in academics and industry. She has a Ph.D. in Management and a diverse academic background. She has consistently contributed to advancing knowledge and practice in entrepreneurship, sustainability, and strategic management while developing innovation-driven learning environments.
Dr. Shanti’s professional journey is a smooth transition from the corporate world to academics. At the beginning of her career, she had significant industry experience in organizations such as ACS India, a Xerox company, and Marico. As a Faculty Innovation Ambassador and active member of institutional committees, she contributes to building a vibrant startup and research culture on campus.
