Woice with Warikoo Podcast: Recent Episodes
Ankur Warikoo
Woice is the official podcast of Ankur Warikoo, where he talks about entrepreneurship, startups, careers and personal growth. Warikoo has been creating video content for the past 4 years across all social media platforms and has a following of 1.7Mn people.
Through Woice, he brings his decade long experience as an entrepreneur, as the founder of nearbuy.com, as a public speaker and as an active student of life, risk and failure.
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In this episode Ankur shares 10 essential reminders for achieving success in life. Topics include the inevitability of being judged, the importance of choosing your company wisely, the impact of storytelling on your mindset, dealing with life-ruining events, and the significance of small steps towards progress. Tune in every Thursday for more insights on career, relationships, personal finance, and more.
00:00 Introduction to Voice With Warikoo
00:29 10 Reminders to Be Successful in Life
00:32 Dealing with Judgment
01:39 Choosing Your Circle Wisely
02:43 Overcoming Life's Challenges
03:14 Optimizing for Growth
03:36 Final Thoughts on Success
This episode delves into valuable life lessons learned from various trekking experiences. Ankur shares personal anecdotes and insights gained from challenging trails, emphasizing the importance of perseverance, adaptability, and connecting with nature.
In this episode Ankur dives deep into the nuances of falling in love. We explore personal anecdotes, expert opinions, and the science behind the feeling of love. Join us as we unravel the emotional journey of finding that special someone.
Tune in every Thursday for more insightful episodes on your favorite podcast platform.
In this episode Ankur delves into the crucial topic of time management. He reminisces about his journey of meticulously recording every hour of his day, from the age of 13 to 26, to calculate his effectiveness ratio. He stresses that life is simple but not easy, highlighting that the key to success in various aspects of life, including fitness, relationships, and career, lies in understanding and implementing straightforward principles rather than seeking complex solutions. Tune in every Thursday for more insightful episodes on your favorite podcast platform.
00:00 Introduction to Woice With Warikoo
00:29 The Importance of Measuring Time
00:59 Personal Time Management Journey
03:32 The Reality of Simple Solutions
05:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
In this episode Ankur discusses various aspects of life, including career, relationships, personal finance, success, and failure. He shares eight practical life hacks to help simplify and improve your life. The hacks include writing down thoughts to avoid overthinking, practicing gratitude to combat negativity, meditating for clarity, walking to boost mood, reading to learn, teaching to solidify knowledge, deleting social media to reduce overwhelm, and getting good sleep to recover from burnout. Tune in every Thursday for more insights and tips on your favorite podcast platform.
00:00 Introduction to Woice With Warikoo
00:56 Life Hack 1: Overcoming Overthinking
01:30 Life Hack 2: Cultivating Positivity
02:09 Life Hack 3: Clearing Mental Fog
02:38 Life Hack 4: Boosting Your Mood
02:57 Life Hack 5: The Power of Reading
03:27 Life Hack 6: Solidifying Your Learning
03:41 Life Hack 7: Managing Overwhelm
04:19 Life Hack 8: Combating Burnout
04:56 Conclusion and Farewell
In this episode Ankur discusses the most worthwhile investments you can make with a modest salary. Reflecting on his own experiences, from earning Rs. 134 per hour in his first job to building a successful company, Ankur emphasizes the importance of investing in personal growth. He shares how his decision to take a 14 lakh loan for an MBA from ISB transformed his career and financial status, and advises listeners to prioritize courses, internships, freelancing, networking, and skill development for long-term success. Tune in every Thursday for new episodes.
00:00 Introduction to Woice With Warikoo
00:25 The Best Investment with a Low Salary
00:37 Ankur's Early Career and Salary Breakdown
01:40 The Turning Point: Investing in Education
02:23 Post-MBA Success and Financial Growth
04:02 Advice on Personal Growth and Financial Investment
05:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
In this episode Ankur shares a valuable lesson from his first job at a corporate training company. Tasked with creating a sales training program for FMCG field staff, he creatively used PowerPoint animations to make an engaging movie starring a character named Ramesh, inspired by Shah Rukh Khan. Despite the success of the training, he found himself overwhelmed with work and sought advice from his manager. This led to a lifelong lesson about the price of being good at one's job. Tune in every Thursday on your favorite podcast platform for more insightful episodes.
00:00 Introduction to Woice With Warikoo
00:29 Ankur's First Job Experience
01:12 Creating a Unique Training Program
03:35 The Success and Consequences
04:29 Life-Changing Advice from a Manager
06:19 Final Thoughts and Podcast Promotion
In this episode Ankurshares his journey towards better mental health by detailing the practices he eliminated, added, and continued in his life. This episode covers three main areas of improvement: eliminating negative influences, incorporating positive habits, and maintaining beneficial practices.
00:00 Introduction to Voice With Warikoo
00:24 Improving Mental Health: A Personal Journey
01:22 Subtraction: Eliminating Negative Influences
04:46 Addition: Positive Habits for Mental Well-being
06:49 Continuation: Long-standing Positive Practices
08:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
In this episode Ankur delves into the concept of discipline. Contrary to popular belief, he argues that true discipline isn't about forcing oneself to do undesirable tasks. Instead, it's about discovering what works for you and repeating it consistently. Using personal anecdotes and observations, Ankur emphasizes the importance of authenticity and consistency in achieving discipline. He also dispels the myth that disciplined individuals are boring, showcasing how routine can be fulfilling for those who genuinely enjoy it. Tune in to learn how to cultivate discipline in a way that feels true to you.
00:00 Introduction to Woice with Warikoo
00:18 Rethinking Discipline
01:07 The Two Pillars of Discipline
02:07 Embracing Repetition
02:37 Personal Routine and Authenticity
03:39 Conclusion and Call to Action
In this episode Ankur delves into the concept of discipline. Contrary to popular belief, he argues that true discipline isn't about forcing oneself to do undesirable tasks. Instead, it's about discovering what works for you and repeating it consistently. Using personal anecdotes and observations, Ankur emphasizes the importance of authenticity and consistency in achieving discipline. He also dispels the myth that disciplined individuals are boring, showcasing how routine can be fulfilling for those who genuinely enjoy it. Tune in to learn how to cultivate discipline in a way that feels true to you.
00:00 Introduction to Woice with Warikoo
00:18 Rethinking Discipline
01:07 The Two Pillars of Discipline
02:07 Embracing Repetition
02:37 Personal Routine and Authenticity
03:39 Conclusion and Call to Action
In this episode Ankur delves into the concept of luck and its significant, often underrated, influence on our lives. He reflects on how six specific aspects of his life, which were determined before his birth, have profoundly shaped his trajectory. These include his gender, skin color, family background, access to education, and upbringing in a large city. He emphasizes that recognizing the privileges that come without effort is crucial, and discusses his approach as a parent to teaching his children to acknowledge and be humble about their own privileges. The key takeaway is the importance of understanding the role of luck in our lives and being grateful and humble about the privileges we are born into.
00:00 Welcome to Woice with Warikoo: A Journey into Entrepreneurship and Life Lessons
00:18 The Intriguing Concept of Luck and Its Impact on Our Lives
01:39 Acknowledging Privilege: A Personal Reflection
02:15 Parenting in Privilege: Nurturing Gratitude and Humility
03:40 Closing Thoughts and Invitation to Engage
In this episode Ankur delves into the concept of luck and its significant, often underrated, influence on our lives. He reflects on how six specific aspects of his life, which were determined before his birth, have profoundly shaped his trajectory. These include his gender, skin color, family background, access to education, and upbringing in a large city. He emphasizes that recognizing the privileges that come without effort is crucial, and discusses his approach as a parent to teaching his children to acknowledge and be humble about their own privileges. The key takeaway is the importance of understanding the role of luck in our lives and being grateful and humble about the privileges we are born into.
00:00 Welcome to Woice with Warikoo: A Journey into Entrepreneurship and Life Lessons
00:18 The Intriguing Concept of Luck and Its Impact on Our Lives
01:39 Acknowledging Privilege: A Personal Reflection
02:15 Parenting in Privilege: Nurturing Gratitude and Humility
03:40 Closing Thoughts and Invitation to Engage
In this episode Ankur Warikoo shares valuable lessons for anyone looking to advance in their career, drawing on his 25 years of experience in the industry. He emphasizes the importance of trust, communication, commitment, and learning, alongside offering practical advice such as writing clear emails, regular updates to managers, and exceeding job expectations. He also highlights the significance of understanding human motivation over merely focusing on technical skills or qualifications, suggesting that successful professionals are those who grasp what drives people. This episode is a comprehensive guide for personal and professional growth, encouraging listeners to become indispensable, seek help early, and prioritize learning and integrity over instant results or recognition.
00:00 Welcome to Woice with Warikoo: Insights on Entrepreneurship and Growth
00:18 Career Lessons from 25 Years of Experience
00:48 The Essence of Trust and Communication in the Workplace
01:22 The Power of Commitment and Seeking Help
02:01 Learning Over Earning: Prioritizing Growth in Your Career
02:23 Exceeding Expectations and the Importance of Writing Things Down
03:34 Understanding Human Motivation: The Key to Professional Success
04:28 Closing Thoughts and Invitation to Subscribe
In this episode Ankur Warikoo shares valuable lessons for anyone looking to advance in their career, drawing on his 25 years of experience in the industry. He emphasizes the importance of trust, communication, commitment, and learning, alongside offering practical advice such as writing clear emails, regular updates to managers, and exceeding job expectations. He also highlights the significance of understanding human motivation over merely focusing on technical skills or qualifications, suggesting that successful professionals are those who grasp what drives people. This episode is a comprehensive guide for personal and professional growth, encouraging listeners to become indispensable, seek help early, and prioritize learning and integrity over instant results or recognition.
00:00 Welcome to Woice with Warikoo: Insights on Entrepreneurship and Growth
00:18 Career Lessons from 25 Years of Experience
00:48 The Essence of Trust and Communication in the Workplace
01:22 The Power of Commitment and Seeking Help
02:01 Learning Over Earning: Prioritizing Growth in Your Career
02:23 Exceeding Expectations and the Importance of Writing Things Down
03:34 Understanding Human Motivation: The Key to Professional Success
04:28 Closing Thoughts and Invitation to Subscribe
In this episode Ankur Warikoo shares his insights on the distinction between setting goals and establishing habits for personal and professional growth. He narrates a personal experience of waking up with a sore neck, which disrupted his workout routine, leading to a broader discussion on the pressure of goals and the resilience of habits. He argues that while goals can create unnecessary pressure and disappointment when not met daily, habits naturally integrate into our lives, making progress inevitable without the added stress of daily achievement. He advocates for focusing on building habits rather than setting rigid goals, using the example of writing a book as an illustration of how consistent habits lead to achievement over time.
00:00 Welcome to Woice with Warikoo: Insights on Life and Success
00:17 A Personal Anecdote: The Lesson of Flexibility and Resilience
00:44 The Power of Habits Over Goals
02:04 Setting Habits for Long-Term Success
02:48 The Art of Writing a Book: Goals vs. Habits
03:11 Closing Thoughts and Invitation to Subscribe
In this episode Ankur Warikoo shares his insights on the distinction between setting goals and establishing habits for personal and professional growth. He narrates a personal experience of waking up with a sore neck, which disrupted his workout routine, leading to a broader discussion on the pressure of goals and the resilience of habits. He argues that while goals can create unnecessary pressure and disappointment when not met daily, habits naturally integrate into our lives, making progress inevitable without the added stress of daily achievement. He advocates for focusing on building habits rather than setting rigid goals, using the example of writing a book as an illustration of how consistent habits lead to achievement over time.
00:00 Welcome to Woice with Warikoo: Insights on Life and Success
00:17 A Personal Anecdote: The Lesson of Flexibility and Resilience
00:44 The Power of Habits Over Goals
02:04 Setting Habits for Long-Term Success
02:48 The Art of Writing a Book: Goals vs. Habits
03:11 Closing Thoughts and Invitation to Subscribe
In this episode Ankur Warikoo discusses the misconception that success in any field requires the best tools, using personal anecdotes about inquiries on the equipment he uses for his content. He emphasizes that the quality of work does not hinge on having the top technology or resources but on the skill and effort of the individual. He argues that relying on tools as a precondition for success is a procrastination excuse, and true improvement and success come from honing one’s craft regardless of the tools at hand. He advises listeners to focus on improving their skills and not to wait for the perfect tools to get started, highlighting that while the right tools can enhance good work, they cannot compensate for a lack of skill or quality in the work itself.
00:00 Welcome to Woice With Warikoo
00:26 The Fascination with Tools
01:07 The Real Value of Tools in Creativity
02:27 The Essence of True Skill Over Tools
03:11 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action
In this episode Ankur explores the analogy of driving a car at different speeds to life and investing, emphasizing the importance of a balanced approach. He contrasts the stress-free, enjoyable experience of driving at a moderate speed of 50 km/h with the chaotic, risk-laden experience of driving at 80 km/h. He extends this analogy to investing, comparing the high-stress, actively managed investments in cryptocurrencies and penny stocks to the steady, passive approach of investing in mutual funds via SIPs. Through this comparison, he advocates for a stress-free, enjoyable journey through life and investing, emphasizing the value of patience, consistency, and enjoying the journey over rushing to the destination.
00:00 Welcome to Woice With Warikoo: A Journey Through Life's Essentials
00:25 The 50 kmph Life: A Metaphor for Safe and Enjoyable Living
02:31 The Fast Lane: Trading, Crypto, and the High-Speed Chase
03:51 Choosing Your Pace: The Philosophy of Life and Investing
05:03 Closing Thoughts and Invitation to Subscribe
In this episode of Woice with Warikoo, Ankur Warikoo explores the concept of love through the lens of 'fish love'—a metaphor illustrating how contemporary love often revolves around self-gratification rather than true affection for the other person. By recounting a story of a young man professing his love for fish, only to be challenged on the notion that his actions reflect love for himself more than the fish, Warikoo draws a parallel to human relationships. He argues that true love is unconditional and selfless, aiming for the genuine well-being of the other person, unlike 'fish love' that is centered on what one gains from the relationship. Warikoo's reflection encourages listeners to question and redefine their understanding of love, aiming for a depth that transcends mere personal satisfaction.
00:00 Welcome to Woice with Warikoo: An Introduction
00:18 A Fair Warning: The Fish Love Analogy
00:33 Exploring the Concept of Fish Love
01:30 The Real Meaning of Love: Beyond Self-Interest
02:19 Understanding True Love: A Deeper Dive
03:09 Reflections on Love and Life
03:18 Wrapping Up and How to Stay Connected
In this episode of Woice with Warikoo, Ankur Warikoo explores the concept of love through the lens of 'fish love'—a metaphor illustrating how contemporary love often revolves around self-gratification rather than true affection for the other person. By recounting a story of a young man professing his love for fish, only to be challenged on the notion that his actions reflect love for himself more than the fish, Warikoo draws a parallel to human relationships. He argues that true love is unconditional and selfless, aiming for the genuine well-being of the other person, unlike 'fish love' that is centered on what one gains from the relationship. Warikoo's reflection encourages listeners to question and redefine their understanding of love, aiming for a depth that transcends mere personal satisfaction.
00:00 Welcome to Woice with Warikoo: An Introduction
00:18 A Fair Warning: The Fish Love Analogy
00:33 Exploring the Concept of Fish Love
01:30 The Real Meaning of Love: Beyond Self-Interest
02:19 Understanding True Love: A Deeper Dive
03:09 Reflections on Love and Life
03:18 Wrapping Up and How to Stay Connected
In this episode Ankur discusses five beliefs he held as a child that he has since realized are not true. He covers topics such as the finite nature of money, the infallibility of parents, definitions of success, the correlation between academic performance and life success, and the quantity of friends contributing to happiness. He provides insights into how these misconceptions were formed and encourages listeners to question and discover their own truths. The episode aims to provoke thought and offer new perspectives on common societal beliefs.
00:00 Welcome to Woice with Warikoo: An Introduction
00:18 Childhood Beliefs vs. Reality: A Personal Journey
00:49 The Myth of Finite Money and Wealth Creation
02:26 Rethinking Parental Perfection
03:27 Redefining Success: Beyond Rich and Famous
04:39 Academic Performance vs. Life Success
05:35 The True Value of Friendship
06:19 Reflecting on Personal Growth and Insights
06:28 Closing Thoughts and Invitation to Subscribe
In this episode Ankur discusses five beliefs he held as a child that he has since realized are not true. He covers topics such as the finite nature of money, the infallibility of parents, definitions of success, the correlation between academic performance and life success, and the quantity of friends contributing to happiness. He provides insights into how these misconceptions were formed and encourages listeners to question and discover their own truths. The episode aims to provoke thought and offer new perspectives on common societal beliefs.
00:00 Welcome to Woice with Warikoo: An Introduction
00:18 Childhood Beliefs vs. Reality: A Personal Journey
00:49 The Myth of Finite Money and Wealth Creation
02:26 Rethinking Parental Perfection
03:27 Redefining Success: Beyond Rich and Famous
04:39 Academic Performance vs. Life Success
05:35 The True Value of Friendship
06:19 Reflecting on Personal Growth and Insights
06:28 Closing Thoughts and Invitation to Subscribe
Ankur shares key lessons learned from Sahil Bloom, a multi-disciplinary entrepreneur and creator, during his visit to Delhi. The episode delves into three major takeaways: the importance of walking the talk, as demonstrated by Sahil's disciplined lifestyle and business success; the power of self-awareness in crafting a fulfilling life; and the strength in vulnerability, highlighted by Sahil's emotional openness during a large gathering. He connects these lessons with broader themes in entrepreneurship, personal development, and the value of listening to others' stories, including a touching account of a conversation with a school teacher struggling with debt.
00:00 Welcome to Woice with Warikoo: A Journey into Entrepreneurship and Personal Growth
00:18 Learning from Sahil Bloom: Discipline, Self-Awareness, and Vulnerability
04:32 Money Matters: Personal Finance Stories from Real Life
05:20 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude
Ankur shares key lessons learned from Sahil Bloom, a multi-disciplinary entrepreneur and creator, during his visit to Delhi. The episode delves into three major takeaways: the importance of walking the talk, as demonstrated by Sahil's disciplined lifestyle and business success; the power of self-awareness in crafting a fulfilling life; and the strength in vulnerability, highlighted by Sahil's emotional openness during a large gathering. He connects these lessons with broader themes in entrepreneurship, personal development, and the value of listening to others' stories, including a touching account of a conversation with a school teacher struggling with debt.
00:00 Welcome to Woice with Warikoo: A Journey into Entrepreneurship and Personal Growth
00:18 Learning from Sahil Bloom: Discipline, Self-Awareness, and Vulnerability
04:32 Money Matters: Personal Finance Stories from Real Life
05:20 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude
In this episode Ankur delves into the complex question of whether destiny exists or if individuals have free will, inspired by a question asked at an event. He shares his conflicted feelings where his mind believes in destiny due to the hints in philosophy, spiritual, and religious texts suggesting everything is pre-planned. However, his heart struggles with this notion due to a strong belief in free will, the importance of choices, and the consequences that follow. He explores the troubling implications of destiny, such as escaping the repercussions of one's actions under the guise of fate. Despite his internal conflict and the lack of a definitive stance, he invites listeners to share their views on this philosophical debate.
00:00 Welcome to Woice with Warikoo: A Journey into Entrepreneurship and Life Lessons
00:18 The Destiny Debate: Exploring the Existence of Fate
00:30 Philosophical Musings: Destiny vs. Free Will
01:48 The Moral Dilemma of Destiny
02:55 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections
03:22 Signing Off: Stay Tuned for More Insights
In this episode Ankur delves into the complex question of whether destiny exists or if individuals have free will, inspired by a question asked at an event. He shares his conflicted feelings where his mind believes in destiny due to the hints in philosophy, spiritual, and religious texts suggesting everything is pre-planned. However, his heart struggles with this notion due to a strong belief in free will, the importance of choices, and the consequences that follow. He explores the troubling implications of destiny, such as escaping the repercussions of one's actions under the guise of fate. Despite his internal conflict and the lack of a definitive stance, he invites listeners to share their views on this philosophical debate.
00:00 Welcome to Woice with Warikoo: A Journey into Entrepreneurship and Life Lessons
00:18 The Destiny Debate: Exploring the Existence of Fate
00:30 Philosophical Musings: Destiny vs. Free Will
01:48 The Moral Dilemma of Destiny
02:55 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections
03:22 Signing Off: Stay Tuned for More Insights
In this episode Ankur shares his inspirational journey from dropping out of a PhD program to becoming a highly successful consultant. Starting with his first job at 24 that paid him a modest salary, He navigates through financial independence, the decision to pursue an MBA, and the challenges of entering the consulting world. He highlights the importance of hard work, leveraging opportunities, and the impact of mentorship and support from others on his career trajectory. He's story is not just about his professional success, but also about personal growth, gratitude, and the philosophy that hard work post-opportunity is key to success.
00:00 Welcome to Woice with Warikoo: A Journey of Growth and Learning
00:18 The First Job: From PhD Dropout to Financial Independence
02:30 The MBA Decision: A Pivot from Physics to Management
04:55 Consulting Dreams: Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Success
07:07 Reflections on Success: Gratitude, Hard Work, and Betting on Yourself
08:18 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude
In this episode Ankur shares his inspirational journey from dropping out of a PhD program to becoming a highly successful consultant. Starting with his first job at 24 that paid him a modest salary, He navigates through financial independence, the decision to pursue an MBA, and the challenges of entering the consulting world. He highlights the importance of hard work, leveraging opportunities, and the impact of mentorship and support from others on his career trajectory. He's story is not just about his professional success, but also about personal growth, gratitude, and the philosophy that hard work post-opportunity is key to success.
00:00 Welcome to Woice with Warikoo: A Journey of Growth and Learning
00:18 The First Job: From PhD Dropout to Financial Independence
02:30 The MBA Decision: A Pivot from Physics to Management
04:55 Consulting Dreams: Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Success
07:07 Reflections on Success: Gratitude, Hard Work, and Betting on Yourself
08:18 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude
In this episode, Ankur Warikoo takes us through a thought-provoking discussion on the deadliest animal to humans, leading to a deeper exploration of human behavior, specifically our mindset towards competition and growth.
He reveals that humans are the most dangerous to their own kind, surpassing even mosquitoes in causing deaths, attributing this to wars, violence, and conflicts rooted in a zero sum mindset.
00:00 Welcome to Woice with Warikoo: A Journey into Mindsets
00:18 The Most Dangerous Animal: A Surprising Revelation
01:12 Understanding the Zero Sum Mindset
02:02 Embracing the Positive Sum Mindset
02:41 The Transformative Power of a Positive Outlook
03:54 Choosing How to View Success
04:09 Wrapping Up and Staying Connected
In this episode, Ankur Warikoo takes us through a thought-provoking discussion on the deadliest animal to humans, leading to a deeper exploration of human behavior, specifically our mindset towards competition and growth.
He reveals that humans are the most dangerous to their own kind, surpassing even mosquitoes in causing deaths, attributing this to wars, violence, and conflicts rooted in a zero sum mindset.
00:00 Welcome to Woice with Warikoo: A Journey into Mindsets
00:18 The Most Dangerous Animal: A Surprising Revelation
01:12 Understanding the Zero Sum Mindset
02:02 Embracing the Positive Sum Mindset
02:41 The Transformative Power of a Positive Outlook
03:54 Choosing How to View Success
04:09 Wrapping Up and Staying Connected
On this episode, Ankur shares a deeply personal letter he wrote to his father in 2003, at the age of 23, about his decision to drop out of his PhD program at Michigan State University, despite being at the top of his class with a full scholarship.
He reflects on this pivotal decision 20 years later, acknowledging his parents' support, the importance of self-confidence, and the belief that life eventually works out.
00:00 Introduction
00:18 The Decision to Drop Out
00:50 The Letter to My Father
01:30 The Struggle and Self-Reflection
03:31 The Change in Life Perspective
04:00 The Desire for Happiness and Family
04:47 The Hardest Decision
05:16 The Fight and Acceptance
05:35 The Uncertain Future
06:00 The Gratitude and Hope
06:49 The Reflection and Advice
07:34 Conclusion
On this episode, Ankur shares a deeply personal letter he wrote to his father in 2003, at the age of 23, about his decision to drop out of his PhD program at Michigan State University, despite being at the top of his class with a full scholarship.
He reflects on this pivotal decision 20 years later, acknowledging his parents' support, the importance of self-confidence, and the belief that life eventually works out.
00:00 Introduction
00:18 The Decision to Drop Out
00:50 The Letter to My Father
01:30 The Struggle and Self-Reflection
03:31 The Change in Life Perspective
04:00 The Desire for Happiness and Family
04:47 The Hardest Decision
05:16 The Fight and Acceptance
05:35 The Uncertain Future
06:00 The Gratitude and Hope
06:49 The Reflection and Advice
07:34 Conclusion
In this episode, Ankur Warikoo sheds light on three harsh truths about the workplace that disproportionately affect hardworking and good-natured employees.
First, genuinely good people are often overlooked or dismissed as being too nice or naive, which can lead to them finishing last in a competitive environment.
Second, hardworking individuals tend to receive more work than their less diligent counterparts, a phenomenon explained by Warikoo through personal experiences highlighting the higher price good people pay for their diligence.
Lastly, he discusses how good employees often express their dissatisfaction in subtle ways that go unnoticed until it is too late, leading to abrupt departures from the organisation.
In this episode, Ankur Warikoo sheds light on three harsh truths about the workplace that disproportionately affect hardworking and good-natured employees.
First, genuinely good people are often overlooked or dismissed as being too nice or naive, which can lead to them finishing last in a competitive environment.
Second, hardworking individuals tend to receive more work than their less diligent counterparts, a phenomenon explained by Warikoo through personal experiences highlighting the higher price good people pay for their diligence.
Lastly, he discusses how good employees often express their dissatisfaction in subtle ways that go unnoticed until it is too late, leading to abrupt departures from the organisation.
00:00 Introduction
00:18 Harsh Truths About the Workplace
00:26 The Dilemma of Good People in the Workplace
01:09 The Unequal Split of Work
02:01 The Silent Dissatisfaction of Good Employees
02:37 The Ugly Truth About the Corporate World
03:08 Advice for the Good Employees
03:30 Conclusion
In this episode, Ankur reflects on his recent meeting with Ali Abdaal, a renowned content creator and expert on productivity. He shares his fascinating experience of spending four hours with Ali, discussing various topics such as curiosity, equality, the importance of being a student of life, and the value of listening without assuming shared experiences.
Join Ankur Warikoo as he dives into the lessons he learned and explores what it means to be a true student.
Subscribe and follow Woice with Warikoo to stay updated on future episodes. Don't forget to rate and review the show, your feedback is greatly appreciated!
In this episode, Ankur reflects on his recent meeting with Ali Abdaal, a renowned content creator and expert on productivity. He shares his fascinating experience of spending four hours with Ali, discussing various topics such as curiosity, equality, the importance of being a student of life, and the value of listening without assuming shared experiences.
Join Ankur Warikoo as he dives into the lessons he learned and explores what it means to be a true student.
Subscribe and follow Woice with Warikoo to stay updated on future episodes. Don't forget to rate and review the show, your feedback is greatly appreciated!
Success is something I think about a lot. Why are some people successful why others are not?
Main safalta ke baare me bahut sochta hu. Main obsessed nahi hu, lekin kuch log successful hai aur kuch log nahi
Tune in, as host Ankur Warikoo guides you through transformative habits for the new year. From mindfulness practices to productivity hacks, each habit offers practical insights for personal growth. Through his experience and expert advice, you can learn to cultivate resilience, focus, and balance in your lives.
Hum aaj ek devastating samaachaar se jaage. Mrityu jeevan kee naajukata kee ek kadee yaad dilaatee hai.
We woke up to some devastating news. Death is such a stark reminder of the fragility of life.
Mera dil toot jaata hai jab log apane sandeshon kee shuruaat "yah dumb lag sakata hai, lekin" se karate hain
Good feedback is looked down upon as a challenge that someone has to overcome, but it's never looked at as constructive criticism that leads to instant change.
अच्छी प्रतिक्रिया को एक चुनौती के रूप में देखा जाता है जिसे किसी को पार करना होता है, लेकिन इसे कभी भी रचनात्मक आलोचना के रूप में नहीं देखा जाता है जो तुरंत परिवर्तन की ओर ले जाती है।
Aap jo chaahate hain usake peechhe jaane se aapako kaun rok raha hai? bahaane hamen aisa mahasoos karaate hain jaise baaharee kaarak hamen niyantrit kar rahe hain.
What is stopping you from going after what you want? Excuses make us feel like outside factors are controlling us.
Mujhe aksar eemel milate hain, jinamen logon ke dard ya gusse ka varnan hota hai. main unake gusse ko samajhata hoon, lekin maaph karane kee anichchha ko nahin samajhata.
I often get emails, that describe people's pain or anger. I understand their anger, but I don't understand the unwillingness to forgive.
Iss episode me main 6 powerful habits share karna chahta hu jisse aapke zindagi badal sakte hai
My son learned some very interesting lessons about profits running a game stall at the Diwali Mela.
Linkedin pe, maine ek poster dekha jispe likha tha "Don't look down on people who speak broken English, because they speak another language".
On Linkedin, I came across a wonderful poster that said "Don't look down on people who speak broken English, because they speak another language".
Sports me bola jata hai ki improve karne ke liye practice karna padta hai. Lekin practice karne se kya badalta hai?
In sport, they say the only way to improve is to practice, but what really changes with practice?
Kuch sawaal jo aap kuch logo se puch sakte hai taki aap khud ko aur unko behtar jaan payenge
Let's find out if you are emotionally intelligent? Here are 10 things that emotionally intelligent people do not do.
Chaliye dekhte hain kya aap emotionally intelligent hain? Yahan 10 cheejen hain jo emotionally intelligent log nahin karte hain
Main ek adbhut Ted Talk sun raha tha jisme 9/11 ke ude huye udaano se unke parivaron ko kiye gaye antim call ke baare mein tha. In sabhi call mein ek samanya baat thi
I was listening to a wonderful Ted Talk that was about the last calls made from the 9/11 flights to their families. All of these calls had one of thing in common.
True friendship ko kaise define karte hain? Isse aap kaise alag karte hain naye milne ke utsah aur josh se?
How do you define true friendship? How do you separate it from the excitement and fervour of meeting someone?
Pichle hafte mera janam din tha aur main 43 ka ho chuka hun. Ye hain kuch cheezein jo main 23 saal ka Ankur kp bataana chahta hun.
Last week was my birthday and I turned 43. Here are some things I want to tell 23 year old Ankur
Which is higher pressure, having interview with no offers on the table or one when you have an offer, but it's not the best?
Kaun sa dabaav zyada hai, table pe koi offer ke bina interview karana ya jab aapke paas koi offer ho, lekin yah sabase achha nahin hai?
I had a call with one of my mentees this morning and some really powerful and interesting realizations came from it.
Aaj subeh meri ek mentee ke saath ek call tha aur humare conversation se kaafi interesting aur powerful realisations aaye.
Hum decisions in the moment lete hai, jaldbaazi mein. Momentary emotions mehsoos karke permanent faisla karte hai. Ye bahut galat hai.
When we make permanent decisions based on momentary feelings, the consequences can be very severe.
Galtiyan hamesha logon ke baare mein baat karne ka parinam deti hain. Hum sirf tab cheezen uthate hain jab kuchh anjaane ho jata hai. Yeh ek bahut hi dilchasp prakriya hai jise main aaj charcha karna chahta hoon.
Mistakes always result in people speaking about it. We only bring things up when something unexpected happens. This is a very interesting phenomenon that I would like to discuss today,
There's an interesting point in a game of tennis when the score is 30 all, called the pressure point, when both players are under the most pressure.
Tennis scoring kafi unusual hota hai, 30 all ke point ko pressure point bola jaata hai kyunki dono player ke upar sabse zyada pressure rehta hai.
Once a week, I go to the pool, but I don't know how to swim. This made me reflect on crucial life skills
Har hafte, main ek baar pool jaata hoon, lekin mujhe tairna nahi aata. Isne mujhe essential life skills par vichaar karne par majboor kiya
I want to discuss a famous scientific experiment called the marshmallow test. It demonstrates the power of delayed gratification.
Main ek prasiddh vaigyanik parikshan 'The Marshmallow Test' ke bare mein charcha karna chahta hoon. Isse der se anandit hone ki shakti ka pradarshan hota hai.
Money is very important. Anyone who says it's not is lying. I wanted to demonstrate just how important with a personal story from 2004.
Paise bahut mahatvapurna hai. Jo bhi kahe ki yeh mahatvahin hai, vo jhooth bol raha hai. Main 2004 ki ek vyaktigat kahani se saabit karna chahta hoon ki yeh kitna mahatvapurna hai.
I often get asked how to recover from failing an interview. This episode, I want to share some helpful tips to get over something that can be difficult for a lot of people.
mujhase aksar poochha jaata hai ki interview mein asaphal hone se kaise ubara jae. is episode mein, main aisee kisee cheez se ubarane ke lie kuchh upayogee yuktiyaan share karna chaahata hoon jo bahut se logon ke liye kathin ho sakti hai.
In this episode we will be talking about how our mind can give in to different kind of temptations like food, money, caffeine etc. and how we can train our mind to control these temptations.
Is episode mein hum is baare mein baat karenge ki humaaraa man bhojan, paisaa, caffeine aadi jaise vibhinn prakaar ke pralobhanon ke aage kaise jhuk sakataa hai aur hum in pralobhanon ko niyntrit karane ke liye apane dimaag ko kaise prashiksit kar sakte hain.
This episode I want to share a story that taught me to respect money for the stability it provides, but not be a slave to it.
Iss episode me main ek kahaani sunana chahta hun jo mujhe paise ke baare me eh bahut hi important cheez sikhaya.
Every week we conduct a poll on LinkedIn. In lat week's poll, we asked users if they believe in ghosts and spirits. The answers we received taught us a lot about people.
Har hafte hum ek poll conduct karte hai, aur ye karne par hum bahut kuch seekhte hai. Last hafte hai humne LinkedIn poll pe poocha "Do you believe in ghosts and spirits?"
Hamare rishte banane mein itni saari jatiltaen hoti hain, vishesh roop se pyaar bhare rishte mein. Yahaan kuch mere vichaar hain rishte banane ke baare mein.
There are so many complexities involved in building a relationship, especially a romantic one. Here are some of my thoughts on of building a relationship.
Iss episode me main aap ke saath 10 signs share karna chahta hu jo mere hisaab se success dikhate hai.
This episode, I want to share 10 things with you which, in my opinion, are indicators of success.
Aaj mein aap sabke saat kuch aise Quotes share karna chahta hoon jinka meri zindagi mein kaafi impact raha hain. I hope yeh quotes aapki zindagi mein bhi kaam aaye.
In this episode, I would like to share the curated collection of my all-time favorite quotes that have profoundly influenced and transformed my life.
Allow the profound wisdom of these impactful quotes to inspire and uplift you as well.
Jab humne Vidur se poocha ki usse humne kabhi diya hua sabse pasandeeda upahar kya tha, hume lagaa ki woh apni cycle ke baare mein batayega, lekin jawaab jo humein mila woh humein hairaan kar gaya..
When we asked Vidur what his favourite gift we have ever given him was, we expected to hear about his bicycle, but the answer we received surprised us.
bahut baar jab main sawaal poochta hoon "yah kaisa raha?" toh mujhe aksar uttar milta hai: bahut accha. Main yakeen karta hoon log accha chahte hain, lekin agar yah hamesha uttar hota hai, toh mujhe nahin pata ki main kuch sudhaar sakta hoon ya nahin.
Very often, when I ask the question "how did it go?" I often get the response: great. I'm sure people mean well, but if this is always the response, I don't know if there is anything I can improve. Today, I want to talk about why we should dig into the good feedback we get.
When I was travelling in the US, I had experiences that made me think of what the country lacks that India has: a sense of excitement for the future: I call it "the smell of growth"
Jab main US me travel kar raha tha tab mujhe ye ehsaas hua ki Bharat me kuch hain jo us desh me nahi hain. Bhavishya ke liye excitement. Ye ko me "growth ki khushboo" kehta hun.
Every singe one of us feels inferior at some point in time. In this episode, I'd like to offer you a different line of thinking so that you can stop this feeling.
Iss podcast episode mein main apni zindagi se aapke saath teen Khoobsurat lessons share karna chahta hu.
Most people think that how rich you are is how much money you have, but rich people know that your net worth actually is assets minus liabilities.
Kaafi saare log sochte hai ki ameeri ka matlab aapke paas kitna total paisa hai. Lekin ameer log jaante hai ki aapke asli net worth hai assets minus liabilities.
I often talk to people about how flippantly they use terms like depression or anxiety. People often don't recognize the gravity going through these or what they are feeling
Ek bahut frequent conversation hoti hai mere saath around mental wellbeing. Kaafi log bolte hai ki vo depressed, stressed ya anxious hote hai. Lekin shayad unko ye paata nahi hai ki ye conditions kitne serious ho sakte hai.
As I was sitting in the cab, observing people on their way to work, it struck me that billions of people leave for work. It made me think about their reasons for doing so. What is the purpose of them doing their job?
Jab main logon ko subah office jaate hue dekh raha tha to main sochne laga, log office jaake kaam karte hai, lekin unka maksad kya hai?
Mere book tour ke sessions me mujhe ek saval aata hi jaata hai, zyaada karke 20 year olds se: failure ke saath kaise deal karte hai? Aaj main ye saval ek example use karna chahta hun.
One question I receive repeatedly, often from people in their 20s is how to deal with failure. In this episode, I would like to answer this with the help of an example.
Jab mujhe pata chala ki mere pas Linkedin, Instagram, aur Youtube pe 2 million se zyada followers hai. Mujhe yakeen hi nahi ho raha tha. Lekin maine jab mera ek dost ko ye baat bataya tab unhone mujhe ek saval puche jisne mera soch badla.
When I realised that I had crossed 2 million followers on Linkedin, Instagram and Youtube, I couldn't believe it. When I messaged a friend to tell him about this, he asked me a simple question that put this into perspective.
Yeh saal aapke ke life na make karega, na bigadega. Lekin jab me logon ko yeh cheez batata hun to toh mujhe lagta hai ki main hypocrite hun. Kyunki mai apne 20s mein ye baat manta nahi tha. Har saal meri liye make or break tha.
I often tell people that no year will make or break your life. I often feel like a hypocrite when I tell people this, because in my twenties I believed every year was that significant. The truth is no one year is that important.
Among the many messages, emails and pings I receive from people, the biggest subject I tend to be asked about is emotional pain. In this episode, I would like to talk about the way to deal with pain.
Emails, messages aur pings mein zyade log emotional pain ke baare me baat karte hai. Iss episode mein main iss dard se deal karne ke tareeke ke baare me batana chahta hun.
The other day, at an event in Bangalore, an audience member asked me about failures and the various twists in turns in my life. Today, I want to talk about how to handle failure. The only thing you can do is try again and get used to it.
Bagalore mein ek event ke audience member ne mere life ke failures ke baare me poocha. Woh janna chahta tha ki mai failures ko kaise handle karta hun. Aaj ke episode me main aapko batana chahta hun ki failure ko handle karne ke liye ek hi tareeka hai: fir se try karna.
Hum subko chhutiyaan bohot pasand hai. Lekini kabh kabhi hum chhuti pe checklists banate hain. Kya dekhna hai, kya karna hai, etc. Aaj ke episode me main chhutiyaan ke types ke baare me baat karna chahta hun.
We all love holidays. We visit places for various reasons, but we often take vacations with agendas and checklists and as a result, we often come back from a vacation tired.
Iss episode me main aapko convince karne ki koshish karne vala hu ki failure jaise koi cheez nahi hoti hai. Humein sirf failure ki jaankari hai kyunki humare man mein success ki idea hai.
Before you disagree with the title of this episode and decide to skip this, I would like to try to convince you that failure does not exist. To do this, let's talk about the dual nature of our existence. The truth is, we only feel failure because of what we view as success.
Mujhe bahut unique email mili. Mera ek follower roj subeh uthke affirmations khud se bolte hain. Woh chahta tha ki main unko ye affirmations record karke bheje. Maine kiya lekin pata chala ki ye affirmations bahut hi simple aur khoobsurat hai. Main aaj ye affirmations aap ke saath share karna chahta hoon.
Hum sab log school aur college me apne aap ko discover kiye hai. Lekin kya school aur college humne apne zindagi ke liye prepare kiya ya sirf exam aur tests ke liye taiyaar kiya? Zindagi me koi exam nahi hota
Saal jab khatam ho jata hai, hum baithke sochte hai ki ye saal kaisa gaya. Humne kya khoya, kya paya, kya seekha. Iss episode me main kuch lessons share karunga jo mere zindagi me keemti hai
Iss episode me main aise cheezein share kar raha jo har 20 year old kabhi na kabhi sochta hai.
Iss episode me main teen hacks share kar raha hun jo argument band karenge. Ye hacks maine khud apne zindagi me use kar chuka hun.
Iss episode me main motivation ke baare me baat karna chahta tha, kyunki motivation sabko chahiye hota hai. Leken kabhi aapne ye socha hai ki hamesha sahi cheez karne ke liye motivation chahiye hota hai.
Iss episode mein main sorry bolne ki paanch galat tareeke share karunga. I'm sure har ek insaan ek na ek galti kar hi lenge.
Welcome to Woice with Warikoo with a twist! Aaj ke episode se, ye ek Hinglish podcast hoga. Humare desh mein itne saare log hain jo Hindi bolte hain jisse main reach nahi kar pa raha tha. Hopefully, main iss experiment se kuch seekh paunga aur aap mera saath denge.
We have a weird relationship with our parents, don't we? Our parents are basically our everything. I don't think we consciously know everything our parents do for us, but subconsciously, there's a shift that happens through life in how we view them.
This episode will be about hurt. I want to examine how I think and feel about it through an example I came across recently from someone who wrote in to me.
When we were children, people always asked who your best friend is. In adulthood, this is no longer discussed in the same way, or with the same enthusiasm, but today I want to ask you: who is your best friend?
For a long time, I struggled with giving honest feedback. I thought people might feel bad or not like me. Today I'd like to talk about how giving feedback that's direct and sincere, but not obnoxious.
This episode, I want to share ten rules that I have designed around money after a whole lot of failures. If they inspire you, I'm happy, but if they don't work for you, you can always make your own rules
This episode, I wanted to talk about personal finances and how it enters into life beyond only money.
People who message me often tell me that they are confused. Are people expecting that I would have the answer to what they should do in their lives? I don't, but I do have a question for them.
The other day a friend and I were discussing why the friends we make in school and college tend to be the ones that stick with us for the rest of our lives. The answer that came to me was shared experiences. However, that isn't the only thing that makes these relationships. That's what i wanted to talk about today.
I'm sure you've wondered who you are. Are you your body, your face, or your fingerprints. Are you what goes through your mind? This perhaps the most important question of our lives.
When we go to school for the first time, we embark on a journey that trains us to measure our own growth. From one year to the next, we become fixated on our own progress. Is growth truly a measure of success?
My first flight ever was to the US in 2002 as PhD student in Astrophysics at Michigan State University. If someone told me that one day, I'd be called back to address the students of that very university, I would have been shocked. This a story of how life can come full circle.
When it comes to learning, it's not one-size-fits-all. In this episode, I tell you how to be a student for life and make learning, work for you.
In this week's episode, I talk about the fundamental reason behind relationships being hard and how you can overcome that.
This episode is about the mystical land of tomorrow, where 90 percent of human productivity is stored. We all know how tomorrow turns out for us. Today I want to do a simple exercise that I hope will keep you from putting things off.
I wanted to share 15 thoughts that help me look at the world and resonate with me. Hopefully they resonate with you too.
In this episode, I would like to talk about some of the things that I wish were told to me in my twenties. A lot of these things I found out just by living life. For some things that's the way for them to really sink in, but I wanted to share them anyway.
When I first became a parent I had no idea how it would change me. I wanted to share some things that I have learned about life through life through the eyes of my children.
I love the fact that I have routine. Most people might find having one boring, but it works for me. That's what I would like to share today.
We don't often think about boredom leads to. It's been proven that boredom is actually a great way to become creative. This episode, I want to talk about how that works.
I want to talk about the word "yes". Why do we saying yes every time someone asks for something? Something we don't often think about is that whenever you say yes to something, you say no to something too.
Here are some things you most certainly have said to yourself, especially if you are in your twenties. I would like you to stop saying them.
I often wonder about the relationship between help and expectations. I don't understand why we help. The reason human beings are the dominant species on the planet is that we cooperate at scale. Help takes many forms that I would like to examine today.
I wanted to leave you with three questions to ask yourself whenever you are in doubt. It's important to be honest with yourself when answering.
Everyone has opinion on how you should do things, but the world doesn't need you to do things the way everyone else would. It needs you to do things your way.
I often ask myself why it's not considered okay to be ordinary. Why do we convince to believe they are losers if they are ordinary? We fixate and agonize about how to be extraordinary, but why is that?
I wanted to talk to emphasize how much the people you spend your time with matters. We are a culmination of the ideas that we are exposed to through the people around us.
This episode I wanted to talk about memories. If we had a way to erase memories, would we? I would argue that most people would want to erase bad memories because we don't do enough to create good ones.
I wanted to share some reflections of mine after living for 42 years to hopefully provoke you to think harder and make you reflect as well.
We are all chasing money, but very few of us actually know how much we actually need. How much money do you actually need to live? I'd argue that you don't need a lot. If this is true, then why are we working so hard for it.
I want to talk about ending relationships. A large part of life is ending relationships, whether we like it or not. I'm often surprised by how hard it is to end them, that we have a hard time accepting that they might not be good for us and letting go.
If there is one episode I think it's important that people listen to in this series, it would be this one. We constantly ask ourselves what we should do in our lives. We've been raised to believe that there's a map to our lives and we should follow it to our goals. However, those who don't have to get to a destination are never lost.
This is going to be a free flowing take on the notion of time. More specifically, deadlines. Whenever we set goals, we always have a consideration of time. What happens when we remove time as an element of our targets?
I'd like to tell you about a wonderful thread my friend Shreyas Doshi had written. Very often we find ourselves in situations where find ourselves doing a lot of work, but this hard work may not be in the right direction.
Unfortunately most of us are raised in a biased system. When a problem is posed, we take fast problem solving as a measure of intelligence. Brilliant people don't solve problems, they ask questions. Here are 7 you should be asking.
I want to take you back top when I was 24. I was a PhD student in the US. Everything was going according to my plan, but I still did not find myself happy. Why is it that we sometimes don't feel happiness and exuberance inspite of doing exactly what we're good at.
One of my closest friends who lives in the US and I performed an interesting experiment. We decided to stay in touch through images. One picture per person everyday. Here is what we discovered.
Last week, my team and I met for our quarterly offsite. At one of our lunches, one of my team members asked me if I experience imposter syndrome. I answered yes. That's what I would like to talk to you about today.
At my first ever job, I was struggling, but I needed to look for another job because I really needed the money. When a dear friend referred me to a new job, I had an experience that taught me some important life lessons that I'd like to share with you in this episode.
In this episode I wanted to share 25 life hacks that I personally use. People I've told to use these so far have told me that they really work.
I wanted to try to answer a question I get asked pretty often and that is: when do I give up? How do we know when it's time to let go and try something new. How do you know if what you're doing is fake persistence or irrational optimism and you should give up and do something else.
I wanted to talk about something we are told we should all have our lives: ambition. While there's a lot of talk about it, but we don't truly understand it or how it works through the ages. It's often pegged to something false or not very foundational.
A few weeks ago, on my newsletter, I asked people when was the last time they cried, with the option of giving the reason. Looking at the responses gives us a lot of perspective. We think we are the only ones crying when everyone else is sorted, we are not.
There's something fascinating about childhood. Almost everyone remembers their childhood with a certain sense of nostalgia, euphoria, and even regret. What about childhood is so captivating?
No matter how good we are at something, we will bump into somebody who does not agree with us. Maybe they won't agree with our choice, suggestions, ways of working or something else and unfortunately we are not trained well on how to handle disagreements. So if someone disagrees with us, our brain tries to tell us that we are in danger and hence we become defensive.
But, we must reflect why and where these disagreements are coming from. Their negative and positive forms. How are they affecting us and thus react in a more informative way or so, not react at all.
Quite often we find ourselves in difficult circumstances, variety of difficult circumstances. Not feeling worthy of love by your loved ones, self esteem going down the hill every time we look at a social media post or being torn in what subjects to choose. We do everything in our power to succeed at our jobs, but still we feel the sense of lacking. Or maybe not able to crack any interview.
Instead of getting disheartened looking at the ones ahead of the curve, you should ask yourself that what is it telling me? What could I change in order to change the cycle? And that is where all the answers lie. Listening to what is the pattern telling you and changing it productively.
Whenever you are faced with tough decisions to make in life, you should always remind yourself of what is going to be worst case scenario. It sounds like a defeatist approach but, on the contrary, it really works. Why? Because once you know what's the worst could happen to you, any scenario you deal with, is going to be better than what you had imagined.
You are training your mind to be prepared for what's the worse could happen, you're prepared for it. But at the same time, that worst scenario is one of the million possibilities.
We all at one point struggle finding our purpose, goal or passion in life. But you don't find your Passion, you grow your passion. So, your passion is liking something you do, doing it constantly over the period of time and enjoying it while doing. You don't find passion hidden in the corners but the things you have stayed and nurtured over the time.
Quitting your job or studies to find your passion is not an answer. In fact you are building pressure of earning from your passion from the day one. In order to fulfill your passion, you should first look for stability. Instead of giving up on your job, find time in in your current situation and devote it towards your passion.
That one failed exam or missed promotion or not being able to buy the latest car right now isn’t the end of the world. It is natural to feel a sense of disappointment when you’ve let those around you and yourself down… but remember, your life is not over. That path which you couldn’t walk wasn’t the only way to get to your destination.
The material possessions you covet are means and not the destination. They don't define you.
My wish for the first episode of the year... I hope this turns out to be the best year for you... by falling in love with yourself.
Everything we do in our lives, is going to have consequences, whether with a big or small impact. That means for our every action, there are going to be consequences and we need to be prepared. Most of us our guilty of focusing on firstly order consequence and not thinking ahead. To take the wisest decisions in our lives, the surest way is to go down to at least 5 orders of consequence for the decision we are making.
All of us at some point of time receive hatred, whether in person or on the internet. In a way, the people that hate us help us. All we have to do is dismiss the hate, because it saves us a lot of energy and time. That energy can be used in a lot of productive ways.
The Top 20 Lies we have been told all our lives. When the difficult questions about life were brought up, nobody had the answers and so the world came up with these rules or lies. And suddenly there was a right and wrong way of doing things, where the right ways were celebrated and the wrong ways became a taboo. My answer to all of this is: Don't allow the world to feed you these lies.
The top three questions that i receive in DMs, emails and messages: "I hate my job and I can't leave it"; "I hate what I am studying"; "I am in a toxic relationship and I can't get out". My response is the same: what is stopping you?
I wanted to narrate a story that left a huge impression on me and taught me an important lesson. We often accept things to be true when we hear it from someone we believe. This creates an important responsibility.
This episode is an audio version of a Twitter thread I wrote with ten ninety day challenges for your mind, your body and soul. These will help you become better in all aspects of your life.
When I speak to people in their twenties, they tell me about the things they want to do, but they also tell me how they struggle to go about doing them. This both excites me and disappoints me. This is because in the world we live in now, there are endless opportunities and we're still asking about how to find them.
Today I wanted to discuss overthinking. We all tend to overthink and it's always about the things that could go bad. We are hard-wired to think about what could go wrong. Our mind focuses on possibilities, not probabilities. We need to think about probability to solve this problem.
There's a regularly occurring theme in conversations I have and that is relationships with parents. Particularly in Indian culture, parents are regarded as close to God. It's a widely held belief that they cannot be wrong. This ingrained ideology is incorrect. Today, I would like to talk about why.
I'm going to take you all the way back to the year 2003. I was a student in the US in the third semester of my masters program. My professor set an assignment that he was convinced that no one would be able to solve. Here's how I solved this seemingly impossible problem with an email.
I wanted to talk about meditation and dispel some myths. The biggest one of these is that meditation allows you to control your emotions. After practicing and reading a lot about meditation, I recognise that this is wrong.
Every single interaction we have in world has an impact on us. I'm often asked what differentiates a good relationship from a bad one. For better or worse, our relationship with our parents has a huge effect on us. In our culture we are accustomed to revering our parents. Sometimes we forget that they are people too and can be wrong.
We often hear the phrase "scratch your own itch". It's often heard in entrepreneurial circles, and means that If you have a have problem, you think a product or company could solve, then you should start it yourself. In this episode, I tell you how this phrase is actually harmful.
I do a weekly AMA or ask me anything on Instagram and one of the questions I was asked was how to get rich before 30. In this episode, I give you three ways to actually become wealthy before the age of 30.
For the longest time, I wanted to be a space scientist. Enrolled in a PhD program in the US, I was well on my way to achieving this at 22, I realised that this was not what I wanted. The pressure of expectation was weighing down on me. At 23 I was unhappy with what I was doing and I had no idea what I wanted. Today, I want share something with those who might feel the same way.
In the emails I get everyday, one topic is predominant: comparison. Usually from people aged 18-24 comparing where they are in life with other people's success. Is this a recent phenomenon or something that's always existed? What does this comparison do to us? How do we think of this in a way that pushes us to move forward and better ourselves?
This episode is about judgement. Just because someone has a job where they work 9 to 5 for a salary does not make them less ambitious, capable or cool. People often categorise and generalise things to simplify things that are more complicated. Here's how people do this with those that work a corporate job and don't belong to the startup community.
The other day I was addressing the incoming batch of students at a university in India. I spoke about the things they should watch out for, but I also told them how college failed us all. It's a message I would like to share with you in this episode.
One of the most frequently shared topics I get in emails and messages is dealing with a job that you hate. You need it for your financial stability, but you can't stand it. How do you navigate this situation?
In this episode I share with you my fitness journey. For the first 32 years of my life, I abused my body, not with substances, but with food. Here's how I stopped procrastinating and achieved my fitness goals.
In this episode I reflect on five decisions I made in my life. I didn't know if they would work out or not, but I gave myself the space to try.
When I turned 39 in 2019, I wrote a Twitter thread entitled "Things that I learned about life by living life". This episode is an audio version of that Twitter thread.
Sometimes there comes a point in our life when we hit our rock bottom, feel worthless and meaningless. We find ourselves lost without any direction or idea.
In this episode I will tell you about the time when I felt worthless; a story about the time when I was jobless at 30.
Life goals are what we want to accomplish in our lifetime. They are more than just a ‘need for survival’. We strive to fulfil our life goals for as long as we live, it gives us hope and keeps us going through tough times.
In this episode, I am thrilled to tell you about the story of my life goal and why it became so.
Our relationships with others form a very important and meaningful part of our lives. And as I reflect upon my life, I realized that I have made several mistakes in my relationships.
So in this episode I am leaving you with some of my thoughts and lessons that I have learned from my mistakes.
In this episode, I share my morning routine which sets me up for my day. I also share why it’s important to have a morning routine and not letting the control of it go to the external world.
Listen in and find out the importance of cultivating this habit.
What is multitasking? Is it more productive to do many things at the same time? Is it good to take up different tasks all at once?
In this episode, I'll try to break down the meaning of multitasking, what it means to me and also share an effective way to multitask.
The one word that I have read quite often in my emails is ‘motivation’. What is motivation? We procrastinate and we give up when we don't have motivation. But why do we lack motivation?
In this episode I'll explain what might be the reason for this lack of motivation!
Are you confused about what you should be doing in life? Confused about your actions, your steps and whether you are heading in the right direction?
In this episode, I will try to help you understand the origin of confusion in decision making, why we feel this way and share two mental models I use to help me with my decisions.
Listen on!
How do we ask for help? Most of us aren't aware that we need help or what it is that we need help with.
In this episode, I'll talk to you about the mistakes people make while seeking help which I have observed from a very grateful vantage point. I hope this episode helps and guides you through such mistakes.
We never really set out to make mistakes intentionally. We reflect upon our previous actions and determine whether they were mistakes or not. And we learn from them to grow.
In this episode, I am sharing a few mistakes I think I made in my younger years. Looking back to my 20’s, I am glad that I went through those mistakes.
We have been taught to live life as if we’d die tomorrow. But What would be your answer if you knew you'd never die? How would you live then?
In this episode I will ask you this question: what if you never die? How would you live a meaningful life?
Do we put ourselves down before anyone else? It's a common problem I see regularly in emails and other communication I receive. Where does self-respect come in?
In this episode, I'll tell you about how you become your worst enemy. And how the way you address someone defines how you look at yourself.
We mend, we break, we are hurt and we fail. What is a failed relationship? We look for something to blame, to justify our pain to something beyond our control. What if the blame isn't on something external but it is internal? And if that's true, how do we learn from it?
In this episode I am sharing a conversation I had with one of my followers on social media. This episode will tell you how every failed circumstance is an opportunity to learn and understand ourselves.
We all have things we wanted to tell our younger self; a wish to write a note to our past... tell them about what to do, warn them about things to avoid, and protect ourselves from regrets later in life.
This episode is that special note to everyone in their 20s. It is a note I wish I could give to my twenty-year-old self.
What is hope? Hope comes to us in various forms. Maybe it is the shining star in that night of despair. Or a small paragraph of a book. We all have our share of bad times where we nearly gave up. In desperate times hope helps us to get out of that hollow pit.
In this episode, I will share my story about such times. I hope this episode can give the hope to keep going on.
What does it mean to be in a state of consistency? Is it forcing yourself out of bed every morning to pursue something continuously? If your answer to this question is a yes then, well my take on this subject is quite different.
In this episode, I give you a natural point of view towards being consistent and tell you how to continue to be in such a state.
Do you often find yourself clinging to something even though it drains you and you keep on convincing yourself that it will get better if you just ignored it altogether? Is it worth the heavy price of lying to yourself?
In this episode, I will tell you why I think it is wrong and why nothing is better than something.
Are you searching for those ‘how to achieve’ step-by-step guides? What is a life prescription to you? A list of rules pointed out by someone that are important to follow to achieve your goals? But why not have a prescription unique to you; a list you made for yourself by taking on all the unknown challenges, experiences you have built for the future that you dream of?
In this episode you’ll understand the importance of a self-attained list to get moving towards your goal.
One of the hardest things you can do, is spend time with yourself. This was self-realisation borne out of a conversation with my co-founder at Nearbuy, Ravi. The whole thought was triggered by a recent conversation with an author who asked, "Why are some entrepreneurs more resilient than others?"
This, and more on my latest episode.
Time is the only thing...the ONLY thing, that never EVER comes back!
Ask yourself - what is the value of my time And make it a promise to keep increasing it every year.
Look in the mirror
The strength is you
The competition is you
The enemy is you
It's your choice
Who will you be?
Are you getting a little too COMFORTABLE? Here is what I feel is wrong with getting comfortable.
Listen to this episode and reach out to me if you have any questions.
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This episode is all about making a difficult choice in life.
Or to rephrase it, how to choose between the decisions you want to make and the decisions you are told to make?
I will walk you through two mental models that have helped me hugely, and I’m sure they’ll help you see a lot more clearly.
We will also walk through a visualization method where I will not ask you to visualize what you want. Rather I will ask you to do the opposite.
When we visualize the exact opposite of what we want, we release a lot of fear that is actually stopping us from action. Hope these mental models help you decide in a way that is right for you.
They’ll serve as a template for you to apply in every fork you encounter; instead of me rendering you a one-size fits all statement of advice. If there’s any question about this episode or regarding making a difficult choice in life, let me know in the comments section. Will do my best to help you out.
Some of the mistakes I made in my 20’s. I was embarrassed at who I was, yet couldn’t be happier for the journey and where it was taking me. Let’s explore why! I continued to pursue my education despite the fact that it didn’t make me happy.
Read books to look cool, without doing what books are meant to do: challenge and provoke our thoughts and beliefs. I took no care of my health and tried to please people – all the while not taking care of my mind and body.
Is motivation garbage? Or is it just a self disguised jolt, needed for you to do the right thing? What do you think?
Listen to this episode as I go through the whole psychology of human motivation.
On the opening episode of Woice with Warikoo, I want to ask you a very important question - should you consider becoming an entrepreneur? What are your drivers to wanting your own business? Is it even worth it?
I present a contrarian view and tell you the top reasons you should not become an entrepreneur.
Listen on!