Treasure Hunt: Follow Your Inner Clues to Find True Success

by Rizwan Virk

Have you ever wished you had a wise old mentor who could tell you where to go next in your career or your life? An "Obi-Wan Kenobi"-type figure who could not only offer specific advice on handling day-to-day decisions, but could guide you to the people and places that would make a difference in your life and career? Let Rizwan Virk, a successful Silicon Valley entrepreneur and investor, show you how to learn to tune into messages that are coming to us all the time from the hidden worlds. These messages, which take the form of synchronicity, hunches, gut feelings, visions, experiences of deja vu, bodily sensations, and even in our dreams while we are awake or asleep, are like clues in our own personal Treasure Hunt. Where do these "clues" come from? Whether they come from our "inner mentor," from our "future selves," or from our spiritual guides, they can help us to uncover our hidden "Treasure Map," which shows us the work we were meant to do in this life and the path to get there. The author shows how learning to use the Clue Lifecycle can provide concrete guidance in our personal lives, our jobs, our career decisions and our investments. Turn your career into a Treasure Hunt and find true, meaningful success in the business and spiritual worlds.

Genres: Nonfiction, Psychology

352 pages, Paperback

Published October 17, 2017

About the author

Rizwan (“Riz”) Virk is a successful entrepreneur, angel investor, bestselling author, video game industry pioneer, and independent film producer.

​Riz currently runs Bayview Labs and Play Labs @ MIT, a startup accelerator held on campus at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Riz received a B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering from MIT, and a M.S. in Management from Stanford's GSB.

​Riz's many startups have created products used by thousands of enterprise customers, and his games have been downloaded millions of times, including Tap Fish, Bingo Run, Penny Dreadful: Demimonde, and Grimm: Cards of Fate.

Riz is a prolific Silicon Valley angel investor, having invested in many startups including Tapjoy, Telltale Games, Discord, Funzio, Pocket Gems, Moon Express and many others.

Riz has produced many indie films (imdb link), including Turquoise Rose, Thrive: What On Earth Will It Take? which has been viewed more than 70 million times, Sirius, and the cult classic Knights of Badassdom, starring Peter Dinklage and Summer Glau.

​Riz’s first book, Zen Entrepreneurship: Walking the Path of the Career Warrior, reached the top of Amazon’s business and spiritual bestseller lists.

​His startups have been featured in Inc. Magazine, The Boston Globe, The Wall Street Journal, Tech Crunch, Gamasutra, Venture Beat, and were even skewered on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart. He speaks regularly on subjects such as startups, video games, meditation and career success both in person and online on shows such as Coast to Coast AM.

He lives in Mountain View, CA and Cambridge, MA

Reviews

[Brandi D'Angelo · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a neat book that teaches you how to listen to your inner voice, or outer voice(s), depending on your beliefs. Either way, it teaches you how to be still and listen to messages, or "clues," as to what you are supposed to be doing. And apparently, if you don't listen the first time, the message will come again, stronger. Some of the ways of listening include paying attention to those 'weird feelings,' writing down dreams and looking for funny coincidences or deja vu experiences. A fun read that makes you want to get out your dream journal!

[Jeanette · Rating 5 out of 5]

I won this book in a recent Goodreads First Reads giveaway.

I would not usually read this kind of book, but must say that I was glad that I did on this occasion. A well written book, which had me thinking. I seldom write what a book is about, but I do recommend.

[T Love · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyable and Inspiring . . . AND IT WORKS!

What a great read. This is a must for anyone and everyone who is seeking guidance in life. The process is so simple and doesn’t take much time at all and the end results will impress and amaze. This will work for everyone – it cannot not work. The stories are examples of the how if it all. I found that once I started reading this book I could not put it down. We had take out one night because I burned dinner while reading it – that was a clue to be more aware and not multi-task but having said that – this book clearly captured my interest and now, I am using the process daily. None of us have a lot of time, the process of writing down your clues is quick and for me, it has become somewhat of a game. It also provides you with the time you need in many, if not all, cases to make a good decision. Yes, you can take a leap of faith, but even that is best when the research is complete. This book brings the information to you, so you will know what to research and seek out for a better life. I love the authors style of writing – he’s fun, informative, and extremely knowledgeable. Highly recommended – you will thoroughly enjoy the time you take to read it as well as the benefits of doing so.

[Ritu · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Grounded Book with Real-life Examples!

I have been interested in intuition, synchronicities and dream work for years. A few years ago, I read every book on intuition I could get my hands on. And worked with writing down my dreams and engaging with them consistently to mine insights and get to know myself better. In short, I care deeply about this subject. This book is wonderful because it takes the subject of intuition and makes it practical. This book is rich in examples from Rizwan's own life and how he has created a career by following intuitive hunches. That is very affirming to see. I also really liked that he talked about how to connect intuition with the more left-brained thinking. That's something that's not talked enough about with this topic. How do you know an intuition is really an intuition? How do you know when a synchronicity really is a a synchronicity? How do you know it's not your brain making something up? That's a great topic to think and talk about. Rizwan does a wonderful job of talking about intuition in a grounded way that makes it real. If you want to practice using your intuition, this is a solid place to start. And if you have already been following your intuition, this will give you more nuances and a way to think even more deeply about intuition. Highly recommend!

[Rachna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book to be very inspiring and helpful. I have always been interested in the concept of intuition and how it can guide us to our destiny. I liked how the author used his own experience and examples from different fields and domains to illustrate his points. He also provided practical tips and exercises on how to tune into your clues and use them effectively. I learned a lot from this book, such as how to recognize the different types of clues, how to interpret them, and how to overcome the challenges and obstacles that may arise along the way.
The book is written in a clear and engaging style that makes it easy to read and understand.

[Alberto · Rating 1 out of 5]

Realmente infumable. He sido incapaz de terminarlo. Lo he dejado por la mitad. La base del libro se centra en intentar hacernos ver que a lo largo de nuestra vida cotidiana recibimos "señales" en forma de sueños, impresiones, casualidades, etc. que son verdaderos indicios de acciones a tomar en la vida, los negocios, etc. El libro viene a decir que debemos estar atentos a estas "señales" y saber interpretarlas para aprovechar su significado en el desarrollo de nuestra vida.
Lo que el autor nos plantea no tiene ninguna base científica. Simplemente nos viene a decir que tengamos una mente proactiva y abierta a aprovechar las oportunidades que nos brinda la vida. Nada más !!!!

[Brandi D'Angelo · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a neat book that teaches you how to listen to your inner voice, or outer voice(s), depending on your beliefs. Either way, it teaches you how to be still and listen to messages, or "clues," as to what you are supposed to be doing. And apparently, if you don't listen the first time, the message will come again, stronger. Some of the ways of listening include paying attention to those 'weird feelings,' writing down dreams and looking for funny coincidences or deja vu experiences. A fun read that makes you want to get out your dream journal!

[David Joshua · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

This is the best guide I’ve read on how to apply the intuitive senses to life. Everyone will benefit from reading this book - and from applying the wisdom it contains.

Thank you Rizwan

[Veera · Rating 1 out of 5]

I can’t think of anything positive to write - sorry. First book I didn’t want to waste time finishing.

[BTD · Rating 5 out of 5]

Riz's first book but it might actually be better appreciated after reading his later work.