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A memoir in the making

Roots of
Ambition

From the Himalayas to the World

A personal story of resilience, service, family, faith and global hospitality leadership—shaped by Bhutanese roots and a life lived across continents.

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For readers, travelers and seekers who believe ambition should be rooted in meaning.

Roots of Ambition book cover by Chorten Wangyel
BhutanThe BahamasThe World

01 — The book

Some stories are written after the journey. This one is still being lived.

Roots of Ambition traces Chorten Wangyel’s path from a remote Himalayan village in Bhutan to leadership roles across global luxury hospitality.

The manuscript is being developed with patience and honesty. Publication timing will be announced when the story is ready to be told in full.

“This book is not only about ambition. It is about where ambition comes from—and what it must serve.”— Chorten Wangyel

02 — The DNA behind the journey

Story · Practice · Experience

01

Roots

Bhutan, family, hardship, faith and the grounding force of culture.

02

Service

Hospitality as discipline, humility and attention to others.

03

Resilience

Survival, sacrifice, reinvention and learning through adversity.

04

Leadership

People → Product → Profit. Build culture first; performance follows.

05

Legacy

Building beyond self—for family, future generations and community.

03 — The author

Chorten Wangyel

A life shaped by roots. A career built through service.

Raised by his grandmother in eastern Bhutan, Chorten’s journey began far from the world of luxury hospitality. Hardship, family, faith and work became his earliest teachers.

Across more than two decades in Asia, Africa and the Caribbean, he has built teams, opened and transformed destinations, and developed a leadership philosophy grounded in a simple sequence: People → Product → Profit.

He remains fully focused on his present executive responsibilities in The Bahamas. This book and CW Luxury are his independent, long-term body of thought.

04 — Founding Reader Edition

Help carry the story forward.

A limited early-supporter edition for readers who want to accompany the writing journey.

$175

  • Reserved signed first-edition copy upon publication
  • Selected early chapter previews
  • Private writing and launch updates
  • Invitation to a virtual author conversation
Become a Founding ReaderPublication timing has not yet been announced. Benefits begin with private writing updates; final delivery details will be shared before publication.

05 — Stay close to the story

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06 — A wider world

108 Series

A personal practice

Inspired by repetition, stillness and intention—connected to Bhutanese roots and the inner work behind ambition.

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Future Experiences

Places connected to the story

Future experiences may eventually bring readers closer to selected places, ideas and conversations connected to the journey.

No experiences are currently being offered or solicited.

07 — The world behind the story

CW Luxury

CW Luxury is Chorten Wangyel’s long-term vision connecting hospitality, leadership, meaningful journeys and Luxury with Purpose.

Today, it is a founder-led platform for ideas, storytelling and the thoughtful development of a future vision. It is not presently soliciting hotel management, development, investment or advisory engagements.

Place · People · Purpose · Performance