Cubicle Chimps Podcast: Recent Episodes
Aditi, Ragu & Sebastian
Work, Life, Relationships. Aditi, Ragu and Sebastian discuss it all. With a wide array of experience across several different domains, we love to talk about what's important to us, both professionally and personally. Some of our episodes dig deep into corporate work culture, while others focus on how we are managing our companies. Yet others will focus into the trials and tribulations we are facing with our start up ventures. Finally, but definitely most importantly we will intertwine our personal lives into all these discussions. Run, Peddle, Ride, Drive or just relax with the Cubicle Chimps. Together "Lets Evolve"
Consumerism has taken over the world as we know it. So why fight it right?
Wrong! Adopting a minimalistic lifestyle can be a path to true happiness and satisfaction.
We talk about:
- What is minimalism?
- Why it's liberating?
- How we are adopting minimalism and much more
Quote:
"There are two ways to be rich. One is by acquiring much. And the other is by desiring little.”
-Jackie French
"The consumption society has made us feel that happiness lies in having things and has failed to teach us the happiness of not having things”
-Elise Boulding
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This is a deeply personal and slightly embarassing conversation, where the Cubicle Chimps discuss how they wasted their money in the beginningand then slowly but steadily realised the value to saving and then investing to ensure that their money works for them in the long term.
We talk about:
- Wasting Money
- Realising our mistakes
- Figuring out avenues to save and invest money
- A look at how money will work for them in the future.
Please note that we are not financial advisors and whatever is discussed in this podcast is solely for entertainment. If you are interested in some of the ideas that we discussed and want to start investing yourself, please do the necessary research before taking the plunge.
Books:
Rich Dad Poor Dad - Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon L. Lechter
The Richest Man in Babylon - George S. Clason
Quote:
"Financial peace isn’t the acquisition of stuff. It’s learning to live on less than you make, so you can give money back and have money to invest. You can’t win until you do this.”
-Dave Ramsey
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Ever wondered what it takes to craft that perfect cup of coffee? Maybe you have heard about the 1st, 2nd and 3rd waves of coffee, but did you know about the 4th wave?
We discuss coffee, entrepreneurship, partnerships, branding, building businesses, navigating hurdles, and many more topics with the one and only Sreeram G of Maverick and Farmer.
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Cubicle Chimps Mini Episodes will always be short and gives us a platform to share interesting things we come across to you our listeners.
We hope you like this format and look forward to frequently posting such content.
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Our first official guest, Nayantara Sanyal is a Partner at Altacit Global and an accomplished IP Lawyer based out of Cochin Kerala. We have a great discussion with her about the relevance of IP, its value as an appreciating asset, how and when you should invest in registering your IP, etc.
She also gave some great insights about what startups should be aware of from day one, including but not limited to:
- Formalizing a business structure and founders agreement
- Applying for the relevant licenses
- Protection of Intellectual Property
- Understand the Taxation and Accounting Laws
- Adhering to labour laws
- Effective Contract Management
To learn more about Altacit Global please visit their Website. You can get in touch with Nayantara Via:
Email: cochin@altacit.com
Mobile: 8589076216
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This is more than an interview. Aditi Zacharias is officially the Third Cubicle Chimp and an integral part of the Podcast! We couldn't resist getting her to share her experiences joining and managing the Kerala Musem as its Director!
A truly insightful conversation, where we talk about:
- her decision to take on this challenging role
- some of the learnings over the last few years
- managing expectations and continuing to stay relevant
- balancing time between family and work.
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This is the next in our series on "7 Thieves of Success" - Negativity & Jealousy
In this episode, the Cubicle Chimps explore negativity and jealousy that can prevent you from achieving the success that you deserve. Based on a LinkedIn Post that Ragu wrote, called The 7 thieves of Success, this episode dives deep into the "sixth & seventh" on the list - Negativity & Jealousy.
We discuss some of the root causes of negativity include
- Comparison
- Repeating negative affirmations
- Underestimating your abilities
- Avoiding full responsibility for your life
- Looking for external approval
- Saying yes when you mean no
- Contemplating about past mistakes
- Staying around negative people
Tactics to overcome negativity:
- Exercise
- Eat healthily
- Sleep for at least 8 hrs a day
- Stay away from popular news sources
- Read books
- Surround yourself with positive people
I Refuse To Entertain negativity. Life is too big and time is too short to get caught up in empty drama. - Unknown
Drama does not just walk into your life. Either you create it, invite it, or associate with it. - Unknown
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In this episode the Cubicle Chimps explore in depth a simple hack suggested by Ragu in his LinkedIn Post that could make a huge difference if implemented by you the listener.
Ragu suggests a three step process as given below:
- Choose 10 people
- Collectively meet (online), that you will not contract COVID in next 30 days.
- Follow simple five actions as a member of the group - Wash Hands, Wear a Mask at all times, avoid stepping out of the house, eat healthy and commit to vaccinate.
This can help us navigate the confusion, fear and uncertainty, making sure that we do our duty and take action.
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This is the next in our series on "7 Thieves of Success" - Lack of Own Opinion
"Its never the fall that kills you, its the landing" - Jim Moriarty
In this episode the Cubicle Chimps explore why a lack of own opinion may not be a bad thing, but could be the difference between achieving success and not. Based on a LinkedIn Post that Ragu wrote, called The 7 thieves of Success, this episode dives deep into the "fifth" on the list - Lack of Own Opinion.
Ragu refers to this YouTube video by Zoho Corporation & @svembu on their 25 years is a must-watch for entrepreneurs. The chase that matters, not just growth & valuations.
What steps can you take, if you want to express your opinion but not offend others?
- Be polite and have an open mind
- Don't get personal when expressing your opinion
- Speak firmly and base your opinion on facts
- Don't surround yourself with lazy people.
“The clearest sign on intellectual chemistry isn't agreeing with someone, its enjoying your disagreements with them” - Adam Grant
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"99% of failure comes from the people who have the habit of making excuses" - George Washington
In this episode the Cubicle Chimps explore why excuses can be crippling and how to overcome laziness. Based on a LinkedIn Post that Ragu wrote, called The 7 thieves of Success, this episode dives deep into the "third & fourth" on the list - Excuses & Laziness.
What steps can you take, if you want to stop playing it safe? These are some of the steps that worked for Ragu
- Writing a To Do List.
- Noting down the Excuses that you made.
- Openly announce to a larger audience about your intentions or plans
- Don't surround yourself with lazy people.
“Sloth makes all things difficult, but industry all easy; and he that riseth late must trot all day, and shall scarce overtake his business at night; while laziness travels so slowly, that poverty soon overtakes him.” - Benjamin Franklin
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"I am an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them have never happened." – Mark Twain
In this episode the Cubicle Chimps explore all these questions and more. Based on a LinkedIn Post that Ragu wrote, called The 7 thieves of Success, this episode dives deep into the "Second" in the list - Playing It Safe.
What steps can you take, if you want to stop playing it safe? These are some of the steps that worked for Ragu
- Understand What you want, do some soul searching? Ask yourself will I be happy doing this in the next 5 years. What is that I always wanted to do but not done because of fear.
- To Plan: Say you want to start your own business - Start researching, read articles, case studies, books. Put a 1 month - 6 months - 1 year & 2 year plan before you start your business.
- Start Saving: What I mean is like I mentioned in the beginning of the podcast, if you can’t get out of a job because of the Cushion it gives you - Make that Cushion yourself by saving.
- Work Hard: Be prepared to toil you will have the confidence to take those risks and bet on yourself. Exercise your Hard Work Ethic in you.
"When you play it too safe, you'r e taking the biggest risk of your life. Time is the only wealth we're given." - Barbara Sher
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The greeks called it Akrasia, but what exactly is Procrastination?
In this episode the Cubicle Chimps explore all these questions and more. Based on a LinkedIn Post that Ragu wrote, called The 7 thieves of Success, this episode dives deep into the "First" in the list - Procrastination.
The Cubicle Chimps talk about some of the best ways to get over Procrastination:
- Make the rewards to taking action immediate
- Make the consequences of procrastination immediate
- Break down your habit building steps to they are achievable
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Why is mentoring important?
Can anyone become a good mentor?
How is mentoring different from training?
In this episode the Cubicle Chimps explore all these questions and more. There are some great anecdotes from their personal and professional lives, plus some great lessons. If you have ever wondered whether mentoring is important to your organisation or how to implement it, there are some great take aways in this conversation.
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The Cubicle Chimps discussed about Ragu's ambitious plan to track and share his productivity for a whole month.
Project Miles to Go was a risky but exciting experiment, where we get into why its important to track your tasks and how it can impact your productivity. If you'd like read about the original challenge, please do check out the blog post on LinkedIn
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Our very first podcast is based on a LinkedIn blog article Ragu wrote about Bad Bosses shared below.
It was very well received and struck a chord with several of his LinkedIn connections. So the Cubicle Chimps decided to dig deeper to try and understand some of the key differences between a bad boss and a good leader.
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