Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala
411 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago -Actionable Insights & Inspiring conversations on Work, Well-being & Wealth to learn from and use in your Career & Life.
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How to put out the fire of self-doubt
May 27, 2022 00:30 - 8 minutes - 8.05 MBEver felt that crushing sense of self-doubt every time you set out to do something outside your comfort zone? A big presentation, talking to your crush or just putting across your ideas can seem like a BIG deal when self-doubt handles the narrative. Varun talks about a tried-and-tested technique that actually works overcoming self-doubt. Use VARUN to get 10% off at https://cosmix.in You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at http...
Discover a hidden treasure
May 25, 2022 00:30 - 4 minutes - 3.86 MBDo you find yourself often looking for newer pieces to consume? In this episode, Varun talks about why it would be a good idea to re-read some of your favourites again. Maybe a book that you found extremely insightful or a movie that touched your heart, you may find something there that you missed the first time round. Re-listen to this podcast too maybe? You might find a hidden gem. Use VARUN to get 10% off at https://cosmix.in You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: A...
A hidden treasure
May 25, 2022 00:30 - 4 minutes - 3.86 MBDo you find yourself often looking for newer pieces to consume? In this episode, Varun talks about why it would be a good idea to re-read some of your favourites again. Maybe a book that you found extremely insightful or a movie that touched your heart, you may find something there that you missed the first time round. Re-listen to this podcast too maybe? You might find a hidden gem. Use VARUN to get 10% off at https://cosmix.in You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: A...
Discover a hidden treasure
May 25, 2022 00:30 - 4 minutes - 3.86 MBDo you find yourself often looking for newer pieces to consume? In this episode, Varun talks about why it would be a good idea to re-read some of your favourites again. Maybe a book that you found extremely insightful or a movie that touched your heart, you may find something there that you missed the first time round. Re-listen to this podcast too maybe? You might find a hidden gem. Use VARUN to get 10% off at https://cosmix.in You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: A...
What do you say while talking to yourself
May 23, 2022 00:30 - 4 minutes - 3.89 MBIt’s ingrained in us to use a gentle tone of voice, to not raise our voice and use negative words when talking to people. But has anyone taught you how to talk to yourself? Do you constantly criticise yourself or are you having encouraging conversations? Tune in to find out, why talking to yourself in the right way, matters! Use VARUN to get 10% off at https://cosmix.in You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/33...
4 stages to achieve peak human performance
May 20, 2022 00:30 - 7 minutes - 6.78 MBMany of us dream of achieving peak human performance and try different methods. American author Stephen Kotler has a 4 stage process through which we can actually achieve it. Tune in to this classic episode to find out how. Use VARUN to get 10% off at https://cosmix.in You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ ...
Who are the supporting cast of your life story
May 18, 2022 00:30 - 4 minutes - 4.45 MBWe often believe we are the main characters of our life, as we should. Well, what would the main character do without a strong supporting cast? Take a look around you. Do you think you have the right people around you? Varun shares a very interesting take on the importance of surrounding yourself with the right kind of people. Use VARUN to get 10% off at https://cosmix.in You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/...
Why a “maybe” is a “no”
May 16, 2022 00:30 - 4 minutes - 4.06 MBDo you struggle with being decisive, especially when it comes to saying “no”? Are you someone who tends to settle on a more comfortable, non-confrontational “maybe”? Varun has a simple tip that has helped him when he is in such situations. It may help you understand what you really want, and help your communication with others too! Use VARUN to get 10% off at https://cosmix.in You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amz...
Dr Sid Warrier on the Science of Motivation , Addictions, and Busting Neuroscience Myths
May 13, 2022 00:30 - 57 minutes - 53 MBWhen faced with a long to-do list, do you tend to feel ‘lazy’? Do you find yourself constantly self-diagnosing every symptom on Google? These odd tics and more are part of Varun's conversation today with Dr Sid Warrier on all things Neuroscience. Find out how our primal brain still controls our fight or flight response and why we are all chasing only one goal: Happiness. Dr Sid Warrier is a Neurologist and a YouTuber who talks about mental health and our brain’s inner workings in an attemp...
The right thing to do when you are right
May 11, 2022 00:30 - 4 minutes - 4.43 MBWe all hate that person who says “I told you so” when they turn out to be right about something. But let’s admit it… We love to gloat and say the same when we are right. However, are we as ready to admit we are wrong? Tune in to hear Varun talk about the right thing to do when you are right versus when you are wrong. This one is sure to give you food for thought! Use VARUN to get 10% off at https://cosmix.in You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual f...
“Candle Blowers” and why you should avoid them in your life
May 09, 2022 00:30 - 4 minutes - 4.4 MBWhen you’re your best version, the light inside you shines at its brightest. In her book Atlas of the Heart, Brene Brown describes it as having a candle within us that represents our light. This light is what makes us who we are. When it shines brightly, we shine. How do we keep that light shining? And how do we make sure we protect and nurture that light in others? Varun talks about the importance of the light and how not to be a candle-blower who takes the light out of other people’s lives...
Find your inner Lion
May 06, 2022 00:30 - 4 minutes - 4.52 MBAre you envious of confident people? Well, it might help you to know that they’re not always as confident as they appear to be. Here’s what you can do to be more like them: simply pretend to be your most confident self! You may be a lamb wearing a lion’s clothing but gradually you will grow into them. Not convinced? Tune in to find out how this formula worked for renowned stand-up comedian Dave Chapelle. Use VARUN to get 10% off at Cosmix You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of ...
Relationships & the 15% rule to building them
May 04, 2022 00:30 - 6 minutes - 5.82 MBBuilding strong, healthy relationships that last is no easy feat. Oftentimes, for reasons unknown, you may find yourself in relationships that do not work out. Whether you’re someone who tends to overshare, or someone who struggles to open up, the “15% Rule” may help you approach your relationships in a more systematic way. Tune in to learn what the rule actually means and how you can apply it in your own life! Fair warning: This is not a foolproof formula but it may be a more objective w...
Relationships & the 15% rule to building them
May 04, 2022 00:30 - 6 minutes - 5.83 MBBuilding strong, healthy relationships that last is no easy feat. Oftentimes, for reasons unknown, you may find yourself in relationships that do not work out. Whether you’re someone who tends to overshare, or someone who struggles to open up, the “15% Rule” may help you approach your relationships in a more systematic way. Tune in to learn what the rule actually means and how you can apply it in your own life! Fair warning: This is not a foolproof formula but it may be a more objective w...
This too shall pass
May 02, 2022 00:30 - 3 minutes - 2.94 MBCircumstances in life sometimes feel never-ending but they are in reality just finite events. The non-permanence of our state can often be seen as a curse, but truly is a blessing in disguise. You’ve heard the term ‘This too shall pass’ but have you ever thought about it as a tool to create a shift in your mindset? Varun shares how Tom Hank’s roundtable interview helped him understand this powerful quote better! You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction man...
Meredith Arthur on Dealing with Anxiety, Overthinking & Embracing Awkwardness
April 29, 2022 00:30 - 1 hour - 59 MBDo you often call yourself an ‘overthinker’? Do you feel an overwhelming sense of unease every time you need to do something that is outside your comfort zone? In today’s episode, Varun talks to Meredith Arthur, author of ‘Get Out of My Head: Inspiration for Overthinkers in an Anxious World’ about anxiety and overthinking. As two awkward people themselves, they talk about ways to embrace one’s awkwardness & deal with negativity. Meredith Arthur is also a content lead at Pinterest and runs ...
What regret can teach you
April 27, 2022 00:30 - 2 minutes - 2.36 MBHaven’t we all seen ‘NO REGRETS’ stickers and tattoos? People embracing their decisions without regrets is most definitely a freeing thought. The world proudly displays its no regrets mantra, but what if there exists a side to regret many fail to see? Varun found an interesting perspective in Daniel.H.Pink’s book ‘The Power of Regret’ that may help you relook at the concept of regret and find something to learn from it. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruct...
The only person you need to impress is YOU
April 25, 2022 00:30 - 3 minutes - 3.29 MBDo you want to change something about yourself or learn something new, but can’t seem to establish a disciplined routine? Ask yourself, why do you want to change, or improve that thing? What is your motivating factor? Who are you doing it for? Is it truly something you want, or are you doing it just to impress other people? If the motivating cause isn’t strong enough, then it may be difficult to get the desired effect in the long term. Tune in to find out why you need to take a pause and i...
Pooja Dhingra on challenges and lessons from them
April 22, 2022 00:30 - 4 minutes - 3.95 MBAs much as we might hate them, it’s the challenges we face that help us grow. But most of the time we wait for life to throw us challenges. Instead, we should pick challenges that push our own boundaries. That’s when we will truly thrive and realise our full potential. How do you go about this? Listen to Le15 founder Pooja Dhingra talk about how she takes up a new challenge every year. Catch the full podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5KLFwiGuyoJGCcrhZXaYHT?si=YZUZCf7xSNe87n3Do...
Your habits don’t make you ‘YOU’ ( reset your mindset)
April 20, 2022 00:30 - 3 minutes - 8.23 MBWe love to hate on labels, as we should. And yet, we tend to label ourselves so many things – ‘lazy’ and ‘procrastinator’ being two common ones. But ask yourself if these are just habits you can change, or are they really innate characteristics that define who you are? In this episode, Varun explains why you may need a mindset reset on how you label yourself. It might actually give you more control over your own life’s outcomes. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An...
Your habits don’t make you ‘YOU’ ( reset your mindset)
April 20, 2022 00:30 - 3 minutes - 3.33 MBWe love to hate on labels, as we should. And yet, we tend to label ourselves so many things – ‘lazy’ and ‘procrastinator’ being two common ones. But ask yourself if these are just habits you can change, or are they really innate characteristics that define who you are? In this episode, Varun explains why you may need a mindset reset on how you label yourself. It might actually give you more control over your own life’s outcomes. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An...
Why 99.9% is better than 100%
April 18, 2022 00:30 - 3 minutes - 3.01 MBGrowing up, did your parents and teachers tell you to give it your all? Even as an adult, do you feel the pressure to perform at your 100% all the time? Maybe you don’t need to. Perhaps you could get a better outcome if you did a little less than 100%. In this episode Varun talks about why NBA star LeBron James believes in performing at 99%. Tune in to find out why he chooses to hold back that 1%. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & ...
Megha Rao on Being Present, Making Your Own Identity & Creating A Legacy
April 15, 2022 00:30 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBDo you feel the need to overshare on social media out of the fear of being forgotten? Perhaps it would be helpful for you to learn about NOMO - the Necessity of Missing Out! In this episode, poet, performer and artist Megha Rao takes some time out of her digital detox for an insightful chat with Varun. She talks about the importance of being mindful & present while searching for internal validation, instead of chasing external validation. Megha shares how she protects herself from burnout, ...
Why fear failure when you can learn from it
April 13, 2022 00:30 - 3 minutes - 8.63 MBHow often do you let fear decide for you? Do you end up not trying something simply out of fear? But growth and evolution cannot happen without failure. Listen to this episode to help you change how you perceive failure. As someone who has grappled with this fear himself, Varun delves into an excerpt about the fear of failure from his book Everything Is Out of Syllabus. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/33...
Don’t fear failure ! You can learn from it
April 13, 2022 00:30 - 3 minutes - 3.5 MBHow often do you let fear decide for you? Do you end up not trying something simply out of fear? But growth and evolution cannot happen without failure. Listen to this episode to help you change how you perceive failure. As someone who has grappled with this fear himself, Varun delves into an excerpt about the fear of failure from his book Everything Is Out of Syllabus. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335...
Don’t Try to be a Genius! You should focus on being a Scenius!
April 11, 2022 00:30 - 3 minutes - 3.19 MBIs brilliance an outcome of one mind or the coming together of many minds? In a world that champions the likes of Elon Musk and Steve Jobs, it’s hard not to want to emulate the kind of success they have enjoyed. Don’t we all want to be called a mad genius? But that’s a lot of pressure to place on our own shoulders. Instead, why not embrace the collective concept of a “scenius”? What’s that you ask? Listen to this episode to hear Varun’s take on this little known concept. You can Order Varun...
The “Truth” about Work-Life Balance according to “The 4 Burner Theory”
April 08, 2022 00:30 - 4 minutes - 4.06 MBWe’re constantly juggling the various spheres of our life – work, family, friends, health – trying to find a balance. Our inner juggler may not be a pro, resulting in us dropping the ball sometimes. Varun explains the 4 Burner Theory, which may not be a solution but may help you better understand how to bring balance. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow Follow Varun across social media platforms @V...
Why you should not fixate on problems
April 06, 2022 00:30 - 4 minutes - 3.74 MBProblems can appear at times like a whirlpool, surrounding you entirely and pulling you in deeper. The small, mundane ones to the bigger, life-altering ones; it’s easy to get sucked in and start seeing problems that don’t exist. Swim back to the surface, focus on the present and what’s in front of you. Varun talks about how he channels his overthinking into a more positive place. Sign up for Mari Andrew's newsletter - https://mariandrew.bulletin.com You can Order Varun’s book “Everything i...
What you should do when life doesn’t go as planned (according to stoicism)
April 04, 2022 00:30 - 4 minutes - 4.12 MBDoes it feel like the world is out to get you? Like fate is not benevolent in your specific case? In Stoicism, there is a concept called Amor Fati. Varun explains this concept and how it can be used to change your perspective about this unyielding, all-powerful fate. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ h...
Ankur Warikoo on Consistency, Inner-negativity & growing your passion
April 01, 2022 00:30 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBIn the first chat episode of Take a Pause, Varun is joined by entrepreneur, content creator, and author Ankur Warikoo on approaching creativity as a process, finding what works with an audience, and also finding what actually brings happiness. Ankur Warikoo is a public speaker, angel investor, and YouTuber. He’s also the author of Do Epic Shit and the founder of Nearbuy. Time Stamps (00:00 - 01:53) - Intro (01:54 - 02:51) - Catching up with Ankur Warikoo (02:52 - 06:39) - What motivates...
Ankur Warikoo on Consistency, Inner-negativity & growing your passion
April 01, 2022 00:30 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBIn the first chat episode of Take a Pause, Varun is joined by entrepreneur, content creator, and author Ankur Warikoo on approaching creativity as a process, finding what works with an audience, and also finding what actually brings happiness. Ankur Warikoo is a public speaker, angel investor, and YouTuber. He’s also the author of Do Epic Shit and the founder of Nearbuy. Time Stamps (00:00 - 01:53) - Intro (01:54 - 02:51) - Catching up with Ankur Warikoo (02:52 - 06:39) - What motivates...
#1 Question you should ask yourself before you share knowledge
March 30, 2022 00:30 - 4 minutes - 4.27 MBEvery time you choose to learn something, are you only learning enough to hold conversations about it, or are you trying to understand the subject in depth? Surface-level knowledge is like standing on thin ice; it might break under pressure. Varun’s guilty of making this blunder too, tune in as he discusses how he’s making change. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow Follow Varun across social media...
What you should ask yourself before you share knowledge
March 30, 2022 00:30 - 4 minutes - 10.6 MBEverytime you choose to learn something, are you only learning enough to hold conversations about it, or are you trying to understand the subject in depth? Surface-level knowledge is like standing on thin ice; it might break under pressure. Varun’s guilty of making this blunder too, tune in as he discusses how he’s making change. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow Follow Varun across social media p...
#1 Question you should ask yourself before you share knowledge
March 30, 2022 00:30 - 4 minutes - 10.6 MBEvery time you choose to learn something, are you only learning enough to hold conversations about it, or are you trying to understand the subject in depth? Surface-level knowledge is like standing on thin ice; it might break under pressure. Varun’s guilty of making this blunder too, tune in as he discusses how he’s making change. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow Follow Varun across social media...
3 secrets of The Rock’s Success
March 28, 2022 00:30 - 4 minutes - 4.13 MBHow is it that everything The Rock touches turns into gold? Find out on today’s episode, as Varun decodes the formula for success. Music used - cover of The Rock's entrance theme by Zombie Thirteen - https://youtu.be/R07zgX0SKng Originally by Jim Johnston and WWE. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ ht...
3 secrets of The Rock’s Success
March 28, 2022 00:30 - 4 minutes - 10.3 MBHow is it that everything The Rock touches turns into gold? Find out on today’s episode, as Varun decodes the formula for success. Music used - cover of The Rock's entrance theme by Zombie Thirteen - https://youtu.be/R07zgX0SKng Originally by Jim Johnston and WWE. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ ht...
The true value of being imperfect and authentic as told in the Bhagavad Gita
March 25, 2022 00:30 - 3 minutes - 8.85 MBEver been asked this question – Who do you want to be like? Have you ever found yourself emulating someone you truly look upto? Then you might love this beautiful lesson from Bhagavad Gita. It could become your key to overcoming an identity crisis. Take a deep dive into this lesson with Varun on this episode. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi...
The true value of being imperfect and authentic as told in the Bhagavad Gita
March 25, 2022 00:30 - 3 minutes - 3.57 MBEver been asked this question – Who do you want to be like? Have you ever found yourself emulating someone you truly look upto? Then you might love this beautiful lesson from Bhagavad Gita. It could become your key to overcoming an identity crisis. Take a deep dive into this lesson with Varun on this episode. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi...
The truth about Luck vs Effort
March 23, 2022 00:30 - 4 minutes - 4.23 MBLuck shows up in all our lives. More for some, less for others but luck does show up.Varun shares an example from his book, 'Everything Is Out of Syllabus” where he learnt the importance of taking the effort after getting lucky. Tune in to find out more. Read more life lessons in “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ which can be ordered here - https://amzn.to/335QKow Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varu...
The truth about Luck vs Effort
March 23, 2022 00:30 - 4 minutes - 10.5 MBLuck shows up in all our lives. More for some, less for others but luck does show up.Varun shares an example from his book, 'Everything Is Out of Syllabus” where he learnt the importance of taking the effort after getting lucky. Tune in to find out more. Read more life lessons in “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ which can be ordered here - https://amzn.to/335QKow Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varu...
You can find true success & progress through small wins in work & life
March 21, 2022 00:30 - 3 minutes - 3.55 MBWe all want BIG victories in life. Pop culture has glamourized them with the scenes of big tournaments and boardroom sessions. Before getting to those big victories one needs to achieve small wins. Varun shares the importance of small wins and the impact they have with examples from the gym and also relationships. Also listen to The Bare Performance Podcast episode with Jim DeCicco of Super Coffee - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3t6EykYrSPzSPl2QQ94GH4 You can Order Varun’s book “Every...
You can find true success & progress through small wins in work & life
March 21, 2022 00:30 - 3 minutes - 8.82 MBWe all want BIG victories in life. Pop culture has glamourized them with the scenes of big tournaments and boardroom sessions. Before getting to those big victories one needs to achieve small wins. Varun shares the importance of small wins and the impact they have with examples from the gym and also relationships. Also listen to The Bare Performance Podcast episode with Jim DeCicco of Super Coffee - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3t6EykYrSPzSPl2QQ94GH4 You can Order Varun’s book “Every...
How you can find true success & progress through small wins in work & life
March 21, 2022 00:30 - 3 minutes - 8.82 MBWe all want BIG victories in life. Pop culture has glamourized them with the scenes of big tournaments and boardroom sessions. Before getting to those big victories one needs to achieve small wins. Varun shares the importance of small wins and the impact they have with examples from the gym and also relationships. Also listen to The Bare Performance Podcast episode with Jim DeCicco of Super Coffee - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3t6EykYrSPzSPl2QQ94GH4 You can Order Varun’s book “Every...
The Surprising reason you should not Fear the Future
March 18, 2022 00:30 - 3 minutes - 3.23 MBWe keep worrying about the future and all it entails. What's going to come? What's going to happen? Where you're going to end up How things will turn out? Varun shares insights from the Amara tribe that will change one’s mindset about the future and also past. Inspired by a scribble by author Austin Kleon. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDug...
Why you should focus on intentions not results
March 16, 2022 00:30 - 5 minutes - 4.68 MBOften we are guided by the results we see instead of our goals, this leaves us disappointed and give up on them. Instead if we focus on the intentions, the goal stays in sight and keeps us motivated. Varun shares how this perspective has helped him stay fit, write and other aspects of his life. Also listen to “On Purpose with Jay Shetty” episode - 7 steps to Manifesting results in 2022 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2qK0B9wSrBdogggx7QWLFB?si=Hua867OQSBKFV5aFKPAJCA&nd=1 You can Order Va...
The best way to reach your goals( it’s not what you think)
March 14, 2022 00:30 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MB"Slowly is the fastest way to get to where you want to be" this line by Andre De Shields, the American Tony Award winning theater actor hits hard in the rush of current times. In the daily hustle, we often miss out on opportunity to enjoy and end up tiring ourselves out. Varun shares why life is like a marathon and maybe it's time we start focusing on it one step at a time instead of treating it like a sprint. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual...
#1 reason you can't focus and how you can beat it
March 11, 2022 00:30 - 4 minutes - 4.39 MBWe try to do too many things at the same time. This leads us to feeling stretched, burnout and dissatisfied with the level of focus we can give all our areas of action. This lack of focus stems from what is called "Time confetti" and in this episode Varun drills down into the concept, its effects and how you can beat it. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow This concept is also discussed beautifully in...
#1 reason you can't focus and how you can beat it
March 11, 2022 00:30 - 4 minutes - 10.9 MBWe try to do too many things at the same time. This leads us to feeling stretched, burnout and dissatisfied with the level of focus we can give all our areas of action. This lack of focus stems from what is called "Time confetti" and in this episode Varun drills down into the concept, its effects and how you can beat it. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow This concept is also discussed beautifully in...
5 powerful steps of a pause that help you perform better
March 09, 2022 00:30 - 5 minutes - 12.8 MBWe all have moments before a big meeting, an important exam or anything that has a lot of stakes to it. And in the brief pause before the big moment we all need to practise 5 steps that bring the most value to our mindset and performance. Understanding these stages can help us find ways to practise and use them better in our lives. In this episode, Varun drills down on these stages and the value they can provide. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction man...
5 powerful steps that help you perform better in life
March 09, 2022 00:30 - 5 minutes - 12.8 MBWe all have moments before a big meeting, an important exam or anything that has a lot of stakes to it. And in the brief pause before the big moment we all need to practise 5 steps that bring the most value to our mindset and performance. Understanding these stages can help us find ways to practise and use them better in our lives. In this episode, Varun drills down on these stages and the value they can provide. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manua...