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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode, I sit down with Angad Daryani, Founder of Praan to dive deep into addressing the issue of air pollution in India and how it affects public health especially children’s development and why existing solutions often fall short. Angad shares his inspiring journey from dropping out of school to working at MIT Media Lab and founding Praan. We talked about the nitty-gritty of air quality metrics, the challenges of creating sustainable purifiers, and the exciting development of filterless industrial purifiers. We touched on the role of policy, the potential of nuclear energy, and the urgent need of indoor air quality regulation especially in schools.The conversation also touched upon the broader implications of air pollution, echoing concerns which was also raised by Bryon Johnson, who made headlines after walking out of Nikhil Kamath’s podcast due to poor indoor air quality. This incident serves as a stark reminder of how deeply pollution affects our daily lives, even in high-end urban spaces. It’s an eye - opening conversation packed with innovation and real-world solutions. Time Stamps - 00:44 Understanding Air Pollution: Components and Misconceptions 02:25 The Growing Problem of Air Pollution in Indian Cities 03:04 Solutions and Personal Actions Against Air Pollution 08:17 The Genesis of Praan: Tackling Air Pollution 13:29 Innovative Approaches: Filterless Air Purification 22:43 Indoor Air Quality: Practical Tips and Misconceptions 27:20 Future Vision: Addressing Air Pollution at Scale 29:39 Proposing Tax Benefits and Indoor Air Quality Regulations 30:16 Challenges of Electric Vehicle Transition in India 30:45 The Case for Nuclear Energy 31:05 Policy Changes and Banning Older Vehicles 31:37 The Importance of Data Transparency 32:42 Health Impacts of Air Pollution on Children 36:46 The Ineffectiveness of Outdoor Air Purifiers 39:15 The Potential of Nuclear Energy Revisited 43:12 Building Trust in Air Purification Technology 47:13 Challenges in Funding Deep Tech Startups 52:51 Staying Focused on the Mission 57:28 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode, I sit down with Youtuber Ali Abdaal to dive into the evolution of productivity, the importance of joy in work, and how we can strike a balance between personal life and professional life. Ali shares insights from his book, Feel Good Productivity, and we discuss how doing what you love can actually boost both productivity and creativity. We also talk about the challenges of staying focused amidst distractions, the role of positive emotions in work, and how we each define discipline. On top of that, we touch on Ali’s personal journey with productivity, procrastination, and preparing for fatherhood. Together, we explore methods for managing time effectively, balancing work and family, and setting goals that are not just achievable but also meaningful. Chapters - 00:00 Introduction 01:17 Initial Thoughts 01:54 Redefining Productivity: Joy Over Discipline 02:40 The Fun Approach to Studying and Work 04:27 Understanding and Applying Discipline 07:16 Managing Distractions and Staying Focused 10:07 Starting Small: Embracing Mediocrity 16:17 Feel Good Productivity: The Core Idea 18:00 Positive Emotions and Their Impact 22:00 Overcoming Procrastination 22:28 Daily Planning and Execution 25:03 The Power of Prioritizing Important Tasks 26:25 Balancing Personal and Professional Life 29:26 Defining and Understanding Your Values 33:22 The Impact of Marriage and Parenthood on Productivity 38:45 Simplifying Complex Concepts for Effective Teaching 41:26 Struggles with Productivity and Finding Balance 43:10 Taking Breaks and Enjoying Leisure Activities 45:04 Conclusion and Future Plans…
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1 AMA with Varun Duggirala: Wealth Building, Entrepreneurship Tips, and Life Advice For Young Professionals 21:14
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedStarting off the new season with an interesting AMA with Varun Duggirala, where he spills the beans on building wealth in the world of media, shares invaluable advice for 20-year-olds, and lets us in on the secrets to a well-rounded life as a serial successful entrepreneur and content creator and so much more! Whether you're an entrepreneur in the making, or simply seeking wisdom for a fulfilling life, this AMA is a goldmine of insights on entrepreneurship, wealth-building, and personal growth. Varun delves into his journey, daily habits, and the skills that have catapulted him to success in both the business and content creation spheres and also gives a sneak peek into how and why he is building his second business, EMoMee! 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that willhelp them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. DISLCAIMER: The views, information or opinions expressed in this YouTube Channel and Podcast are solely the views of the individuals/guests involved and by no means represent absolute facts. Opinions expressed by the guests can change at any time and the Company does not accept legal responsibility for them. Such views are the views of guests, and not the Company/ channel/podcast. The Company and The Director do not verify the accuracy of the information contained in the YouTube Channel and Podcast, and the Company is not responsible for this information. The Company and The Director assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content of the YouTube Channel and Podcast. The information contained on the YouTube Channel and Podcast is provided on an “as is” basis with no guarantees of completeness, accuracy, usefulness or timeliness.…
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1 Ankur Warikoo, Anuv Jain, Kubbra Sait Reveal Their Guide to Powerful Rest 23:10
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedJoin us in this year’s finale compilation video where some of the biggest Indian celeb’s and content creators open up about the impactful ways they hit the pause button to recharge! Join us as Raj Shamani, Ankur Warikoo, Karishma Mehta, Saransh Goila, Kubbra Sait, Abish Mathew, Anuv Jain, and Dhruv Sehgal share their powerful habits for rejuvenation in the latest episode of Take aPause! Discover the unique approaches they take to unwind and revitalize. From meditation to favourite songs, and from disconnecting to embracing hobbies, learn how these icons prioritize self-care to stay at the top of their game. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that willhelp them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. DISLCAIMER: The views, information or opinions expressed in this YouTube Channel and Podcast are solely the views of the individuals/guests involved and by no means represent absolute facts. Opinions expressed by the guests can change at any time and the Company does not accept legal responsibility for them. Such views are the views of guests, and not the Company/ channel/podcast. The Company and The Director do not verify the accuracy of the information contained in the YouTube Channel and Podcast, and the Company is not responsible for this information. The Company and The Director assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content of the YouTube Channel and Podcast. The information contained on the YouTube Channel and Podcast is provided on an “as is” basis with no guarantees of completeness, accuracy, usefulness or timeliness.…
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1 Vir Das, Varun Sharma, Sharib Hashmi and Mithila Palkar on They Got Their First Big Breaks 24:58
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEver wondered how your favourite Bollywood stars got their first big break? Dive into the inspiring journeys of Vir Das, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Sahiba Bali, Mithila Palkar, Viraj Ghelani, Varun Sharma, and Sharib Hashmi in this latest episode of Take aPAuse as they share with Varun Duggirala the untold stories of their breakthrough moments that skyrocketed their journey to success. Witness the actors' candid revelations about the challenges they faced, the auditions that changed their lives, and the invaluable lessons they learned along the way. From auditions to rejections, each story is a learning treasure! 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that willhelp them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. DISLCAIMER: The views, information or opinions expressed in this YouTube Channel and Podcast are solely the views of the individuals/guests involved and by no means represent absolute facts. Opinions expressed by the guests can change at any time and the Company does not accept legal responsibility for them. Such views are the views of guests, and not the Company/ channel/podcast. The Company and The Director do not verify the accuracy of the information contained in the YouTube Channel and Podcast, and the Company is not responsible for this information. The Company and The Director assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content of the YouTube Channel and Podcast. The information contained on the YouTube Channel and Podcast is provided on an “as is” basis with no guarantees of completeness, accuracy, usefulness or timeliness.…
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1 Best Life Advice On Work, Life & Relationships Ft. Gajaraj Rao, Varun Sharma,Yahya Bootwala, Suhanani Shah, Sharib Hashmi and Hussain Dalal 14:22
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDive into a special Hindi episode featuring Gajaraj Rao, Varun Sharma, Sharib Hashmi, Suhanni Shah, Hussain Dalal, and Yahya Bootwala as they share the most impactful life advice they have ever gotten. Gain insights, motivation, and anecdotes as lessons from their unique perspectives and experiences. Whether it's navigating the ups and downs of life, making the best out of missed opportunities, the key to long term relationships or finding success after facing rejection, this compilation is a MUST watch for everyone looking for that right motivation to guide them on their journey! Join us on this latest episode of Take aPause filled with anecdotes, golden words of wisdom, and invaluable life lessons you don’t want to miss out on. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that willhelp them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. DISLCAIMER: The views, information or opinions expressed in this YouTube Channel and Podcast are solely the views of the individuals/guests involved and by no means represent absolute facts. Opinions expressed by the guests can change at any time and the Company does not accept legal responsibility for them. Such views are the views of guests, and not the Company/ channel/podcast. The Company and The Director do not verify the accuracy of the information contained in the YouTube Channel and Podcast, and the Company is not responsible for this information. The Company and The Director assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content of the YouTube Channel and Podcast. The information contained on the YouTube Channel and Podcast is provided on an “as is” basis with no guarantees of completeness, accuracy, usefulness or timeliness.…
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1 Guneet Monga On Oscar Win, Creating Legacy Films & Behind The Scene Insights On Being A Producer 1:05:51
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this insightful episode, join Varun Duggirala as he dives deep into the journey and mind of history creating Indian producer Guneet Monga! From her groundbreaking win to her journey into the heart of mainstream distribution, Guneet shares the ins and outs of her role as a producer and the secret behind making impactful films. Find out the driving force that led Guneet to become a producer and the challenges she faced along the way. Gain insights into the world of film production as she unravels the intricacies of her job – from ideation to execution, imparts invaluable advice for those looking to follow in her footsteps, and explore the fascinating world of film production - all in this latest episode of Take aPause. Guneet is an Indian film producer, a BAFTA nominee and amongst the first producers from India to be inducted in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. She is the founder of Sikhya Entertainment that has been at the helm of pushing content-driven cinema with films like The Lunchbox, Masaan, Gangs of Wasseypur, Pagglait, and Oscar Winning Short Documentary - Period. End Of Sentence to name a few. She is the producer of the 2023 Academy Award-winning documentary short film The Elephant Whisperers. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that willhelp them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. DISLCAIMER: The views, information or opinions expressed in this YouTube Channel and Podcast are solely the views of the individuals/guests involved and by no means represent absolute facts. Opinions expressed by the guests can change at any time and the Company does not accept legal responsibility for them. Such views are the views of guests, and not the Company/ channel/podcast. The Company and The Director do not verify the accuracy of the information contained in the YouTube Channel and Podcast, and the Company is not responsible for this information. The Company and The Director assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content of the YouTube Channel and Podcast. The information contained on the YouTube Channel and Podcast is provided on an “as is” basis with no guarantees of completeness, accuracy, usefulness or timeliness. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Founder mindset , Profitability & fund raising with Rajesh Jain ( Founder of Netcore ) 1:01:49
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this week’s episode of Take aPause, we’re sitting down with Rajesh Jain, founder of IndiaWorld Communications and Netcore Cloud on his journey from bootstrapping his startup to a $ 115 million dollar acquisition. This episode is packed with insights and learnings for entrepreneurs and founders who want to bootstrap their startup, learn about scaling a company & what most founders get wrong about it, why exits should never be the end goal, finding the perfect product-market fit, how to purposefully use capital and much more! Rajesh Jain is a technology entrepreneur based in Mumbai, India. One of Rajesh’s early ventures, IndiaWorld Communications, launched in 1995 was acquired by Satyam Infoway in November 1999 for US$ 115 million in one of Asia’s largest Internet deals. He then started what is today India’s largest marketing technology company - Netcore Cloud, a bootstrapped SaaS company that helps B2C brands and marketers create AI-powered new-age customer experiences at every touchpoint of a customer’s journey. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that willhelp them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. DISLCAIMER: The views, information or opinions expressed in this YouTube Channel and Podcast are solely the views of the individuals/guests involved and by no means represent absolute facts. Opinions expressed by the guests can change at any time and the Company does not accept legal responsibility for them. Such views are the views of guests, and not the Company/ channel/podcast. The Company and The Director do not verify the accuracy of the information contained in the YouTube Channel and Podcast, and the Company is not responsible for this information. The Company and The Director assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content of the YouTube Channel and Podcast. The information contained on the YouTube Channel and Podcast is provided on an “as is” basis with no guarantees of completeness, accuracy, usefulness or timeliness. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Megha Gupta On Her Carnivore Diet, Managing Type 1 Diabetes & Ditching Diet Trends 55:01
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this week’s episode of Take aPause, join Varun Duggirala as we delve deep into actor and model Megha Gupta’s fascinating nutrition journey and how biohacking and her unusual carnivore diet helped to heal her autoimmune disease, why she doesn’t follow diet trends, the importance of gut health and how habit stacking has changed her life and more! Megha Gupta is an actor and model who is known for her work in serials like KumKum and CID and movies like Fan. She is also a lifelong biohacker because she believes profound love, magic, and healing powers are all within us; and we can access it anytime. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that willhelp them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. DISLCAIMER: The views, information or opinions expressed in this YouTube Channel and Podcast are solely the views of the individuals/guests involved and by no means represent absolute facts. Opinions expressed by the guests can change at any time and the Company does not accept legal responsibility for them. Such views are the views of guests, and not the Company/ channel/podcast. The Company and The Director do not verify the accuracy of the information contained in the YouTube Channel and Podcast, and the Company is not responsible for this information. The Company and The Director assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content of the YouTube Channel and Podcast. The information contained on the YouTube Channel and Podcast is provided on an “as is” basis with no guarantees of completeness, accuracy, usefulness or timeliness. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Career Masterclass | Best Work Advice From Top Media Personalities Ft. Sahiba Bali, Ankur Warikoo, Anuv Jain, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Raj Shamani, Viraj Ghelani and Mithila Palkar 19:26
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEver wondered what is the best work advice some of the most successful media personalities in India have gotten and how they have used that advice to set their goals and achieve them too? We’ve got you covered! Join this week’s episode of Take aPause where we’ve curated the BEST work advice that our guests Sahiba Bali, Anuv Jain, Raj Shamani, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Ankur Warikoo, Viraj Ghelani and Mithila Palkar shared with Varun Duggirala and find the guidance, insights and motivation to guide you to your dreams! From how Viraj made his biggest weakness his strength to Anuv Jain’s moment of clarity to the eye opening thing Sahiba Bali’s father said to her during the peak of her corporate career - catch all this and more in this latest episode of Take aPause. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Celebrity Stylist Tanya Ghavri On Fashion, Styling for Bollywood,Staying Curious & Unlearning 51:34
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of Take aPause, join Varun Duggirala as he sits down with Tanya Ghavri, the creative genius behind some of Bollywood's most iconic looks. Tanya takes us on a journey through her career as a celebrity stylist, sharing insights on how travels fuel her creativity, her days of immense hustle during her early days in the fashion industry, the secrets behind building trust with high-profile clients and maintaining loyalty in a fiercely competitive field and so much more! With an Instagram following of over 750,000, Tanya is amongst the most influential fashion forecasters in India, and has been labelled as one of the most powerful personal stylists in Bollywood by Elle India. She works extensively with India’s biggest celebrities such as Katrina Kaif, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sara Ali Khan and more. In 2015, Tanya co-founded “The Dhoom Dhaam Company” curating the best designers in the country for trunk shows, styling campaigns and much more. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala” is a twice a week podcast to learn, share and unlock insights to survive and thrive in life as an adult, leader, parent and human being. It’s built on the belief that… “I know being an adult is a struggle, but we’re all on different sides of the same boat, and if we share what we’re experiencing and learn from each other, then Adulting can be as nostalgic and fun as childhood often seems”. The views, information or opinions expressed in this YouTube Channel and Podcast are solely the views of the individuals/guests involved and by no means represent absolute facts. Opinions expressed by the guests can change at any time and the Company does not accept legal responsibility for them. Such views are the views of guests, and not the Company/ channel/podcast. The Company and The Director do not verify the accuracy of the information contained in the YouTube Channel and Podcast, and the Company is not responsible for this information. The Company and The Director assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content of the YouTube Channel and Podcast. The information contained on the YouTube Channel and Podcast is provided on an “as is” basis with no guarantees of completeness, accuracy, usefulness or timeliness. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Revant Himatsingka On Food Label Lies, Reading Ingredient Lists Correctly & Mindful Eating 47:15
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this week’s latest episode of Take aPause we’re busting nutrition myths, uncovering food truths and the reality of “healthy foods” with author and content creator Revant Himatsingka and Varun Duggirala. Tune in to this episode to discover: -The secrets behind the processing of common foods. -How marketing can influence our perception of "healthy" foods. -Tips for deciphering food labels and understanding ingredient lists. -Practical advice for making better food choices in your everyday life. Revant Himatsingka is a graduate of NYU Stern School of Business. He was initially headed for a career in Finance. Soon after, he left his Wall Street job and also turned down an MBA offer from IIM Bangalore in order to pursue his passion for improving the thought process of India’s youth. He launched his first book, Selfienomics, a self-help comedy book published by Bloomsbury. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala” is a twice a week podcast to learn, share and unlock insights to survive and thrive in life as an adult, leader, parent and human being. It’s built on the belief that… “I know being an adult is a struggle, but we’re all on different sides of the same boat, and if we share what we’re experiencing and learn from each other, then Adulting can be as nostalgic and fun as childhood often seems”. The views, information or opinions expressed in this YouTube Channel and Podcast are solely the views of the individuals/guests involved and by no means represent absolute facts. Opinions expressed by the guests can change at any time and the Company does not accept legal responsibility for them. Such views are the views of guests, and not the Company/ channel/podcast. The Company and The Director do not verify the accuracy of the information contained in the YouTube Channel and Podcast, and the Company is not responsible for this information. The Company and The Director assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content of the YouTube Channel and Podcast. The information contained on the YouTube Channel and Podcast is provided on an “as is” basis with no guarantees of completeness, accuracy, usefulness or timeliness. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Psychologist Ekta Dixit's Guide To Understanding Modern Relationships 1:02:14
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this week’s knowledge packed chat with Varun Duggirala and relationship coach Ekta Dixit, we delve into the world of modern relationships and dating. Join us as they discuss why divorces are becoming common these days, nuances of modern relationships, catfishing in the digital age of dating, healthy conflict in relationships and how to effectively communicate with your partner and more! 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala” is a twice a week podcast to learn, share and unlock insights to survive and thrive in life as an adult, leader, parent and human being. It’s built on the belief that… “I know being an adult is a struggle, but we’re all on different sides of the same boat, and if we share what we’re experiencing and learn from each other, then Adulting can be as nostalgic and fun as childhood often seems”. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Ali Fazal Reveals His Secrets To Effortless Acting, Key To Relationships & Finding Purpose 51:42
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this week’s conversation, Varun Duggirala and Ali Fazal take us on a journey through Ali’s memories of childhood to his incredible journey as an actor. He gets candid about how he still feels like a kid in front of the camera, his unique perspective on life's 4 beat rhythm opens up about his mental health and his take on how social media is gradually turning us into slaves of technology and more! Ali Fazal is an actor, producer and model known for his versatile performances in both Bollywood and international projects. Fazal made his acting debut in 2008 with a small role in the film "3 Idiots," but his breakthrough came with the film "Fukrey" (2013). His international recognition grew with his portrayal of Abdul Karim in "Victoria & Abdul" (2017). He has also appeared in multiple hit web series like the Amazon Prime Video series "Mirzapur" (2018) which gained him immense popularity. In 2021, he started his own film production company named ‘Pushing Buttons Studios’ with his wife and actor, Richa Chadha. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala” is a twice a week podcast to learn, share and unlock insights to survive and thrive in life as an adult, leader, parent and human being. It’s built on the belief that… “I know being an adult is a struggle, but we’re all on different sides of the same boat, and if we share what we’re experiencing and learn from each other, then Adulting can be as nostalgic and fun as childhood often seems”. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Santanu Hazarika On How Angst Inspires His Art, Love For Music & Anime 57:57
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedTune into this week’s episode of Take aPause with Santanu Hazarika and Varun Duggirala as Santanu lets us in on his artist journey and how he paved his way from engineering college to being RedBull’s World Doodle Champion! From his childhood in Guwahati to how the political climate influenced his style of art to the impact of Anime and music in his art creation process and tips for beginners who want to make a living out of their art - Santanu reveals all of it and more. An engineering dropout, Santanu Hazarika is a doodle artist and an illustrator based in Delhi. Crowned the Best Doodle Artist in the 2014 Red Bull Doodle Art Competition, Hazarika has since then done independent projects for Harper’s, hip-hop artists - Raftaar and Divine, Metropolis Asia amongst others. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala” is a twice a week podcast to learn, share and unlock insights to survive and thrive in life as an adult, leader, parent and human being. It’s built on the belief that… “I know being an adult is a struggle, but we’re all on different sides of the same boat, and if we share what we’re experiencing and learn from each other, then Adulting can be as nostalgic and fun as childhood often seems”. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Mithila Palkar On Acting, Being An Adventurous Child & Her Love For Music 52:59
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedMithila Palkar and Varun Duggirala sit down for an insightful chat about Mithila and her one of a kind journey so far. From being an adventurous child to her love for the stage to how all of her biggest opportunities circle all the way back to Thespo and her experience of working with Irrfan Khan, Dulquer Salman and Dhruv Sehgal - we dive deep into all of this and more in this latest episode of Take aPause Mithila Palkar is an Indian actress known for her characters in the TV series Girl in the City and Netflix's Little Things. She rose to prominence in March 2016 with her Marathi version of the "cup song". Her other works include films like ‘Karwaan’, ‘Ori Devuda’ and ‘Tribhanga’ and more. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala” is a twice a week podcast to learn, share and unlock insights to survive and thrive in life as an adult, leader, parent and human being. It’s built on the belief that… “I know being an adult is a struggle, but we’re all on different sides of the same boat, and if we share what we’re experiencing and learn from each other, then Adulting can be as nostalgic and fun as childhood often seems”. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Tahir Raj Bhasin’s Bollywood Journey, Childhood Stories & Being An Ambivert 58:31
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this week’s episode of Take aPause, we sit down with Varun Duggirala and Tahir Raj Bhasin and learn more about Tahir and his journey to success. Tahir shares his childhood experiences of being a defence kid, growing up as an ambivert, thriving whenever he finds himself in the spotlight and moving to Mumbai without a Plan B! We also delve into his love for solo travelling, coffee, and cinema- catch all of this and more in this latest episode. Tahir Raj Bhasin was inducted into the YRF talent arsenal after his amazingly powerful lead debut in ‘Mardaani’. A self-professed adventure junkie, Tahir compliments his passion for acting with an interest in bizarre wit & exploratory travel. Tahir debuted with a negative character and has showcased his versatility over the years, most recently with his intense romantic act in ‘Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhein’ and ‘Looop Lapeta’. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala” is a twice a week podcast to learn, share and unlock insights to survive and thrive in life as an adult, leader, parent and human being. It’s built on the belief that… “I know being an adult is a struggle, but we’re all on different sides of the same boat, and if we share what we’re experiencing and learn from each other, then Adulting can be as nostalgic and fun as childhood often seems”. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Viraj Ghelani’s Secrets To Success, Relatability and Finding His Community 1:02:34
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this candid chat with Varun Duggirala, Viraj Ghelani reveals his journey from hosting sangeet functions to creating viral content with FilterCopy to starring in a bollywood movie! From how he got his Nani to make reels with him to his biggest learnings about the industry and how he is determined to make South Borivali the new South Bombay - we cover it all and more in this latest episode of Take aPause. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala” is a twice a week podcast to learn, share and unlock insights to survive and thrive in life as an adult, leader, parent and human being. It’s built on the belief that… “I know being an adult is a struggle, but we’re all on different sides of the same boat, and if we share what we’re experiencing and learn from each other, then Adulting can be as nostalgic and fun as childhood often seems”. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Varun Sharma On The Importance Of Consistency, Never Giving Up & Always Taking The Chance 53:16
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode, Varun Duggirala sits down with Actor Varun Sharma and takes us on a ride through his life, sharing his fascinating journey from a small-town dreamer to a Bollywood sensation. Varun Sharma opens up about his childhood, reminiscing about the days when he first fell in love with acting, the invaluable life lessons he gained during his initial struggles, the incredible role his friends played in supporting him throughout his journey, how he landed his breakthrough role in Fukrey and more! Varun Sharma is a versatile India actor. Known for his comedic roles ranging from Choocha in "Fukrey" to his hilarious performance in "Chhichhore". 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala” is a twice a week podcast to learn, share and unlock insights to survive and thrive in life as an adult, leader, parent and human being. It’s built on the belief that… “I know being an adult is a struggle, but we’re all on different sides of the same boat, and if we share what we’re experiencing and learn from each other, then Adulting can be as nostalgic and fun as childhood often seems”. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Sahiba Bali On Balancing Marketing, Acting & Personal Growth 49:43
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedJoin Varun Duggirala as he takes us into the life and experiences of Sahiba Bali, who has successfully balanced a thriving marketing career with her undeniable passion for acting. We dive deep into Sahiba's transition from becoming the host of her own Zomato show to her unique Bollywood roles and becoming a creator. From the best advice her father has given her to her biggest learning about the corporate world and tips on how to juggle between your head and heart - we uncover it all in this latest episode of Take aPause! Sahiba wears many hats- she is not only an actor having worked with Imtiaz Ali in movies or with shows on Netflix and Sony Liv but also a marketeer having led marketing projects at Zomato for 4 years and then as Associate Director at an ed-tech firm. Moreover, she is a content creator who loves travelling, food and wellness. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala” is a twice a week podcast to learn, share and unlock insights to survive and thrive in life as an adult, leader, parent and human being. It’s built on the belief that… “I know being an adult is a struggle, but we’re all on different sides of the same boat, and if we share what we’re experiencing and learn from each other, then Adulting can be as nostalgic and fun as childhood often seems”. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Gaurav Kapur’s Stories From Breakfast With Champions, Childhood & Love For Cricket 1:04:58
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedJoin Gaurav Kapur and Varun Duggirala as they take us through Gaurav’s extraordinary journey in the world of cricket, entertainment, and storytelling. Gaurav reveals the story behind the inception of his wildly popular show, Breakfast With Champions, his undying love for cricket and the microphone. From being fascinated by all things weird to his entrepreneurial journey to his biggest learning about life, work and the industry - we uncover it all in this latest episode of Take aPause! Gaurav Kapur is an Indian actor, television and cricket presenter known for being the host of the pre-match Indian Premier League show, Extraaa Innings T20, Cricbuzz Live and his youtube show Breakfast with Champions. He also co-founded Kommune Arts Private Limited, a performance arts collective and has acted in numerous films like ‘Darna Mana Hai’, ‘Kai Po Che’, ‘A Wednesday!’ and more. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala” is a twice a week podcast to learn, share and unlock insights to survive and thrive in life as an adult, leader, parent and human being. It’s built on the belief that… “I know being an adult is a struggle, but we’re all on different sides of the same boat, and if we share what we’re experiencing and learn from each other, then Adulting can be as nostalgic and fun as childhood often seems”. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Gajraj Rao On How Your Insecurities Can Become Your Strength 56:02
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedJoin Gajraj Rao and Varun Duggirala as they reflect on his his impeccable performances and versatile role, his love for languages, how his 11th grade sociology teacher changed his life forever and why he no longer feels guilty about the finer things in life - all in this latest episode of Take aPause! An Indian actor and Ad filmmaker Gajraj Rao, started his acting career in the early 90s with the biographical crime drama Bandit Queen in 1994. However, it was his portrayal of Inspector Dhaniram in the murder mystery Talvar that won him widespread recognition.The actor is also a part of the ad filmmaking firm called Code Red Films, which he is associated with as a director and writer. His other releases include Blackmail, Badhaai Ho, Lootcase, Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan and the most recent release, Satyaprem Ki Katha. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala” is a twice a week podcast to learn, share and unlock insights to survive and thrive in life as an adult, leader, parent and human being. It’s built on the belief that… “I know being an adult is a struggle, but we’re all on different sides of the same boat, and if we share what we’re experiencing and learn from each other, then Adulting can be as nostalgic and fun as childhood often seems”. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 M.A.D Stuff With Rob On Childhood, Creativity & Always Creating 54:13
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedVarun Duggirala sit down with Rob, from M.A.D Stuff with Rob, who was one of the best parts of so many people's childhoods. Join them as they delve into his fascinating journey, from getting discovered by POGO by chance to his art of making kids fall in love with art itself. We explore why he left Mumbai, the secrets behind his success, how he found his way to art and a whole lot more- all in the latest episode of Take aPause! Harun Robert, known professionally as Rob, is an NID graduate, YouTube and TV personality. He was the host and creative director of popular TV show M.A.D. , which aired on Pogo. He is currently on YouTube and Instagram with his channel Mad Stuff With Rob and "artguyrob" respectively and also on Disney India's new show Imagine That. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala” is a twice a week podcast to learn, share and unlock insights to survive and thrive in life as an adult, leader, parent and human being. It’s built on the belief that… “I know being an adult is a struggle, but we’re all on different sides of the same boat, and if we share what we’re experiencing and learn from each other, then Adulting can be as nostalgic and fun as childhood often seems”. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Anshuka Parwani On Finding Strength & Success Through Yoga 55:03
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn honour of World Yoga Day, watch Anshuka Parwani and Varun Duggirala share their personal experiences and insights on the profound impact of yoga beyond just physical movement. Anshuka reveals how yoga has the power to nourish the mind, body, and soul, and how it played a crucial role in her own journey to healing and self-discovery. From becoming the go-to guru for A-list celebrities like Kareena Kapoor to overcoming a life-threatening motorbike accident and the transformative power of something as simple as breathing correctly - we uncover all of this and more! Anshuka is one of the leading celebrity yoga and holistic wellness experts in India, training some of the biggest celebrities in the country like Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor. After a life altering accident, Anshuka found strength in Yoga and went from being a national level swimmer to a commercial pilot and ultimately a yoga teacher. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala” is a twice a week podcast to learn, share and unlock insights to survive and thrive in life as an adult, leader, parent and human being. It’s built on the belief that… “I know being an adult is a struggle, but we’re all on different sides of the same boat, and if we share what we’re experiencing and learn from each other, then Adulting can be as nostalgic and fun as childhood often seems”. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Rajeev Masand Reveals The Truth About Film Reviews, Managing Actors & Love For Films 1:13:11
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedJoin Rajeev Masand, film critic & now COO at Dharma Cornerstone, and Varun Duggirala as Rajeev shares his insightful journey of witnessing the changing landscape of movies and the evolving experience of film watching over the past 25 years. From his iconic roundtable conversations with Bollywood's biggest stars to his surprising career shift to artist management at the age of 44, Rajeev takes us through the highs and lows of his remarkable career. Rajeev Masand is the renowned Indian film critic, journalist, and television personality. Masand started his career as a journalist, and over the course of 25 years, has witnessed and chronicled the evolution of Indian cinema in his film reviews and interviews. One of the highlights of Masand's career has been his iconic roundtable conversations. He is now the COO at Dharma Cornerstone after retiring from being a film critic. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala” is a twice a week podcast to learn, share and unlock insights to survive and thrive in life as an adult, leader, parent and human being. It’s built on the belief that… “I know being an adult is a struggle, but we’re all on different sides of the same boat, and if we share what we’re experiencing and learn from each other, then Adulting can be as nostalgic and fun as childhood often seems”. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Krish Ashok (Masala Lab) on The Myths, Science & History Of Indian Food 1:14:38
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedJoin Varun Duggirala and Krish Ashok, author of ‘Masala Lab’ and TCS Global Head, as they explore the origins of Indian cuisine and the cultural influences that have shaped it over centuries. Krish sheds light on the fascinating history and science of flavours, spices, and techniques that make Indian food so unique and beloved worldwide. From understanding why no dal ever tastes as good as the one your mother makes, to the rich history of Biryani to why jaggery is not really any better than sugar, Krish busts every food myth and explains the truth behind it in this latest episode of Take aPause! Krish Ashok heads the Digital Workplace unit at Tata Consultancy Services where his team helps reimagine the future of work for large enterprise customers. In between MS Teams and Zoom meetings, he also likes cooking, a passion that resulted in a book called “Masala Lab: The Science of Indian Cooking” published by Penguin Random House in December 2020. Between eating and work, he additionally writes columns on topics at the intersection of technology and culture for a variety of platforms such as LiveMint etc. Follow Krish Ashok to learn all about science, food and more fun stuff! : Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/_masalalab Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/user/krishashok Twitter : https://twitter.com/krishashok 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala” is a twice a week podcast to learn, share and unlock insights to survive and thrive in life as an adult, leader, parent and human being. It’s built on the belief that… “I know being an adult is a struggle, but we’re all on different sides of the same boat, and if we share what we’re experiencing and learn from each other, then Adulting can be as nostalgic and fun as childhood often seems”. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Shreya Dhanwanthary on Rejection, Family Man, & The Magic Of Saying “Yes!” 59:25
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedTune in for an insightful chat between Actor Shreya Dhanwanthary and Varun Duggirala as they trace back to Shreya’s childhood as the “weird” kid with weird interests to her modelling days. They also explore how Shreya knew she had found true love when she heard “lights, camera, action!” for the first time, how serendipity led her to her breakthrough role in the show ‘The Family Man’, and how coming to Bombay without a plan and just a dream is the best thing that could have happened to her! Shreya Dhanwantary, is an Indian actress with a degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from NIT Warangal. Dhanwantary also garnered attention for her role as Zoya in the Amazon Prime web series The Family Man. Her role as journalist Sucheta Dalal in Sony LIV's web series Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story (2020) earned her several nominations and critical acclaim. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala” is a twice a week podcast to learn, share and unlock insights to survive and thrive in life as an adult, leader, parent and human being. It’s built on the belief that… “I know being an adult is a struggle, but we’re all on different sides of the same boat, and if we share what we’re experiencing and learn from each other, then Adulting can be as nostalgic and fun as childhood often seems”. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Ankur Warikoo on Embracing Change, Parenting, and Post-30’s Reflections 57:21
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this candid conversation of Take aPause, Ankur Warikoo and Varun Duggirala open up about their childhoods, and why Ankur regrets being too judgemental growing up. We also explore Ankur's leadership philosophy as he shares valuable insights on the importance of processes, collective collaboration and empowering others to succeed. Find out about Ankur’s obsession with astronomy, navigating parenthood, micromanaging and how he juggles being an educator, creator and entrepreneur and more - all in the latest episode of Take aPause! Ankur Warikoo is an Internet Entrepreneur and one of India’s top content creators. He is also a bestselling author and conducts courses online as an educator. His aim through his content is to make sure all the choices you make in life come from a point of awareness and not ignorance. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala” is a twice a week podcast to learn, share and unlock insights to survive and thrive in life as an adult, leader, parent and human being. It’s built on the belief that… “I know being an adult is a struggle, but we’re all on different sides of the same boat, and if we share what we’re experiencing and learn from each other, then Adulting can be as nostalgic and fun as childhood often seems”. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Varun Duggirala has hosted over 600 episodes across multiple podcasts and he is now ready to take you behind the scenes of his podcasting process! Ever wondered how Varun gets into the right mindset before hitting record or how he drives effortless conversations? Watch on to find all your answers! Find out his process, gain valuable insights into the world of podcasting and the importance of mindset in creating impactful content - all in this latest episode of Take aPause. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala” is a twice a week podcast to learn, share and unlock insights to survive and thrive in life as an adult, leader, parent and human being. It’s built on the belief that… “I know being an adult is a struggle, but we’re all on different sides of the same boat, and if we share what we’re experiencing and learn from each other, then Adulting can be as nostalgic and fun as childhood often seems”. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Friendships, Adulting, and Everything in Between: Navigating Adult Relationships with Ekta Dixit (Psychologist) 55:36
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedJoin this episode of Take aPause with Varun Duggirala featuring relationship coach Ekta Dixit, we explore the nuances of various aspects of modern friendships & relationships. We delve into the world of friendships and discuss the challenges of setting expectations, dealing with one-sided relations and ghosting, the importance of communication,friendship break-ups, and also explore the age-old question of why people tend to fall in love with their opposite-sex best friend, and more! Keep watching to explore the fascinating world of adult friendships with Ekta Dixit, and discover the tools you need to build stronger, more meaningful connections in your life. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala” is a twice a week podcast to learn, share and unlock insights to survive and thrive in life as an adult, leader, parent and human being. It’s built on the belief that… “I know being an adult is a struggle, but we’re all on different sides of the same boat, and if we share what we’re experiencing and learn from each other, then Adulting can be as nostalgic and fun as childhood often seems”. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Life Lessons and Learnings: The Best Advice From Our Guests 9:02
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedVarun Duggirala ends every episode asking the guest the best advice they have ever gotten and that segment has given us some of the most memorable learnings that make us think deeply. Watch this specially curated compilation of the BEST advice guests Faye D'souza, Dhruv Sehgal, Karishma Mehta, Ashwin Suresh, Marcus Ranney, Kubbra Sait and Priya Malik shared with Varun and find the guidance, reassurance and motivation you’ve been looking for! From Karishma’s biggest learning as an entrepreneur to the words that turned Priya Malik’s life around to Dhruv Sehgal’s eye opening realisation about growing older - catch all this and more in this latest episode of Take aPause. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala” is a twice a week podcast to learn, share and unlock insights to survive and thrive in life as an adult, leader, parent and human being. It’s built on the belief that… “I know being an adult is a struggle, but we’re all on different sides of the same boat, and if we share what we’re experiencing and learn from each other, then Adulting can be as nostalgic and fun as childhood often seems”. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Hussain Dalal’s Secret To Success : Gratitude & Missed Opportunities 1:04:23
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn the newest episode of Take aPause, Varun Duggirala sits down with the actor, writer, and director Hussain Dalal to chat about his life, career, and the learnings he has had along the way. From discussing the truth about privilege to the good part about missing out on opportunities, his struggle with ADHD to his love for running, Hussain shares his journey of pursuing his passion for writing and always practising gratitude. Join them as they delve into the life, experiences and more of one of India's most talented and resilient artists. Hussain Dalal is a multi-talented Indian actor, writer, and director. He started his career in the entertainment industry as a writer and has written dialogues for several Bollywood films, including "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani," "Brahmastra: Part One," and shows like "Taaza Khabar." He has also acted in films and several plays. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala” is a twice a week podcast to learn, share and unlock insights to survive and thrive in life as an adult, leader, parent and human being. It’s built on the belief that… “I know being an adult is a struggle, but we’re all on different sides of the same boat, and if we share what we’re experiencing and learn from each other, then Adulting can be as nostalgic and fun as childhood often seems”. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Faye D’Souza On Being Active Citizens and Post Pandemic Parenting 1:09:33
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedFaye D'Souza, like most of us, came out to the other side of the post pandemic world with a whole new life - she was now an independent journalist, a new mother and had a completely new understanding about relationships, work and the state of journalism in India. In the latest episode of Take aPause, Faye D’Souza and Varun Duggirala dissect their changed lives and perspectives post pandemic, Faye’s journalism journey, parenthood, the rise of social media and digital visibility, reporting news in today’s age and more! Faye D'Souza is an award winning journalist, who has changed the way news is covered on Indian Television by focusing the audience's attention on the issues that matter to the citizens. Her calm, researched style of hosting news shows prioritises information over opinion. She was the youngest woman journalist in India to have led a national news channel as its Executive Editor. Post her exit from television, Faye has begun her entrepreneurial journey and will soon launch her own digital news platform -targeted at the young, urban Indian audience. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala” is a twice a week podcast to learn, share and unlock insights to survive and thrive in life as an adult, leader, parent and human being. It’s built on the belief that… “I know being an adult is a struggle, but we’re all on different sides of the same boat, and if we share what we’re experiencing and learn from each other, then Adulting can be as nostalgic and fun as childhood often seems”. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Saransh Goila On Fighting All Odds For His Passion 1:12:41
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe chef behind the iconic Goila Butter Chicken, Saransh Goila sat down with Varun Duggirala for a chat about the journey of how he found his love for cooking during his earliest tryst with Aloo paranthas in his childhood home, growing up as an introvert, dabbling in acting, his MasterChef Australia journey, how his love for camera and love for cooking found home in his vlogs and more! Saransh Goila is a young and dynamic celebrity chef, author and marathoner who became famous for his version of butter chicken called “Goila Butter Chicken” featured on MasterChef Australia. He was also a judge on the show. Part of Forbes’ prestigious Celebrity 100 of 2019, Saransh was recognized as the youngest Celebrity Chef in the list of Top 10 Chefs in India. He is also very active on social media and has a large following with high engagement. His hashtag #Sadakchef popularizes street food of India and is much followed 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala” is a twice a week podcast to learn, share and unlock insights to survive and thrive in life as an adult, leader, parent and human being. It’s built on the belief that… “I know being an adult is a struggle, but we’re all on different sides of the same boat, and if we share what we’re experiencing and learn from each other, then Adulting can be as nostalgic and fun as childhood often seems”. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 How You Can Find Your WHY ? ( As a Professional, Entrepreneur or Creator ) 11:41
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIf you’re a creator/ professional or entrepreneur who has been struggling to find your ‘why?’, you’re not alone. Varun Duggirala was also in this same position once and that’s when he created his ‘Foundational Framework’ to help him build his ‘why’. In this episode of Take aPause, Varun Duggirala shares how he overcame questions like ‘ I don’t know what I am doing’ or ‘ I don’t know how to do this’ in his journey! Watch the full video to find out everything he learnt in his journey and his key takeaways about finding your purpose as a creator. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Roshan Abbas On Curiosity, Connections And The Creator Economy 1:06:29
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAny conversation with Roshan Abbas comes with a treasure box of learnings and stories that leave you with perspectives that give a new light. Watch this enriching conversation between Roshan Abbas and Varun Duggirala to uncover the key to turning curiosity into a career, how to have valuable communication, building deeper connections, Roshan’s BEST techniques for giving feedback and work-life balance and more! One of India’s finest orators and storytellers, Roshan Abbas is an actor; TV & radio host; producer; event manager; creative, film & theatre director; lyricist; CEO; angel investor; serial entrepreneur, author; public speaking coach. Roshan continues to inspire by sharing his life lessons on communication and storytelling with entrepreneurs, corporates, artists, and anyone looking to discover a unique voice! 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Relationship Masterclass ft. Anuv Jain, Nakuul Mehta, Yahya Bootwala & Smiti Srivastava 20:16
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAnuv Jain, Smriti Srivastava, Nakuul Mehta & Yahya Bootwala shared with Varun Duggirala some of the most insightful advice & learnings about love and relationships. In this episode of Take aPause, the best of relationship and love learnings have been curated to create the ultimate relationship master class! From how to bring authenticity to relationships, finding love in the most ordinary things, the key to strong relationships, and dating in the modern age - all is covered and more! 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Priya Malik On dealing with Anger, Love and Relationships 52:28
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedJoin Priya Malik and Varun Duggirala as they dive deep into Priya’s creative process, being a misfit, how her relationship with anger has changed over the years and how she found true friendship within herself. From her vivid childhood memories to how her art empowers her and of course, her love for love - we cover it all in the latest episode of Take aPause! Priya Malik is several things - an actress, a spoken word poet, a storyteller and most importantly, a performer, with her work “Main 2019 main 1999 dhoond rahi hoon” going viral and standing as a testimony of her distinct voice. She’s a household name when it comes to the poetry circuit in India. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 5 Principles from Stoicism that Changed My Life 19:11
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIf there was a guidebook on how to deal with the unprecedented challenges life throws at you, a lot of this anxiety and pressure we carry inside ourselves everyday would just vanish. When the pandemic struck, Varun Duggirala found himself surrounded by anxiety of losing control and not knowing how to let go of it. That’s when he found his way to Stoicism, an age-old Greek philosophy that taught him how to regain his control and deal with whatever the universe throws at you! In this episode of Take aPause, Varun Duggirala shares the 5 core things Stoicism taught him and how you can use these tools to live a calmer life where you get to decide your narrative! Timestamps (00:00 - 04:28) Intro How Varun Found His Way To Stoicism (04:29 - 06:15) Learning 1 "Focus On What Is Under Your Control..." (06:19 - 09:13) Learning 2 Concept Of Amor Fati (09:16 - 13:27) Learning 3 "What Comes In The Way Becomes The Way..." (13:30 - 15:10) Learning 4 "Don't React, Respond..." (15:13 - 19:12) Learning 5 "Moving Forward Vs Moving On" 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Schbang Founder Harshil Karia On Finding His Purpose & Entrepreneurial Journey 57:37
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedJoin Harshil Karia, Founder of India’s most impactful digital agencies Schbang and FoxyMoron, and Varun Duggirala chat about finding purpose in entrepreneurship, how Harshil brought Schbang to life, how he creates his “moments of awesomeness”, overcoming patterns that hinder self growth and so much more! Harshil Karia calls himself a 3 time entrepreneur and rightly so. He is the Founder of Schbang, co-founder of Level Supermind along with creator & entrepreneur Ranveer Allahbadia aka Beer Biceps and was also one of the founding members at FoxyMoron. (00:00 - 02:15) Intro (2:20 - 03:30) Harshil Karia On Wearing Many Hats (03:39 - 05:25) Harshil Karia On Intentionality (05:30 - 12:50) Harshil Karia On His Schbang journey (12:55 - 18:10) Harshil Karia On Dealing With His addiction (18:15 - 20:50) Harshil Karia On His 'Moments Of Awesomeness' (20:56 - 25:10) Harshil Karia & Varun Duggirala Discuss Their Grounding Activities (25:15 - 30:35) Harshil Karia On Meditation (30:40 -35:20) Harshil Karia On Building Level Supermind With Ranveer Allahbadia (35:21 - 38:35) Harshil Karia On Winning Trust Of Your Consumers (38:41 - 41:55) Varun Duggirala On Giving Value With Everything You Create (42:00 -46:45) Harshil & Varun Discuss The Need For Internal Clarity Before Chasing Purpose (46:49 - 49:15) Varun and Harshil Discuss What Drives People (49:20 - 51:10) Varun Duggirala On Internal Chatter Vs True Internal Voice (51:15 - 55:10) Harshil Karia On His Minimalistic Lifestyle (55:15 - 57:38) " The Answer To Any Challenge Is..." 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Fear is a powerful emotion. We feel things deeply and intensely whenever we are faced with things that scares us. And often, the things we care about the most are the ones that scare us the most. So, you could let fear take your decisions for you or… you could turn it into your biggest motivation! Watch Varun share the 5 ways through which he transformed his relationship with fear and how you can too! Find out how you can have a healthier relationship with fear, actionable tips to practise it and more in the latest episode of Take aPause. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Nakuul Mehta Being Vulnerable, Self Doubt and being present as a parent 1:06:22
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedNakuul Mehta and Varun Duggirala dive deep into fatherhood, being vulnerable as men, feeling like an outsider, chasing purpose and craving validation as an artist and more in this episode of Take aPause. From the importance of being vulnerable in front of our kids to Nakuul facing his biggest failure at 24 to dealing with self doubt - we cover it all! Nakuul Mehta is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi television. He made his acting debut in 2012 with Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara portraying Aditya Kumar. He earned wider recognition with his portrayal of Shivaay Singh Oberoi in Ishqbaaz and Ram Kapoor in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 The Habit Coach Ashdin Doctor On Habits, Toxic Positivity & Spirituality 1:07:44
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this week’s episode of Take aPause, Ashdin Doctor and Varun Duggirala dive deep into the concept of ‘Habitology’, the key to an “awesome life”, spirituality, the importance of failing, how toxic positivity does more harm than good and a lot more. From actionable tips on gamifying your habits to inculcate them better to the story behind his glorious beard, Ashdin Doctor tells us all! Ashdin is a 'habit coach'. He believes that "Awesome lives start with your awesome habits". He is the author of ‘Change Your Habits, Change Your Life’ and also a TedX speaker. Timestamps (00:00 - 01:18) Intro (01:20 - 02:40) Ashdin Doctor & Varun Duggirala Discuss The Weirdest Eating Habits (02:43 - 06:20) How Ashdin Got Into Habitology (06:24 - 07:20) The Truth Behind Habits (07:26 - 08:48) Ashdin Reveals How To Identify Thought Based Habits (08:50 - 10:50) Ashdin Explains The Wheel Of Emotions Chart (10:51 - 13:00) What Ashdin Learnt While Teaching Others About Habits (13:05 - 14:57) Ashdin & Varun Discuss Mental Blocks (14:59 - 15:35) Ashdin Explain What Is An Awesome Life (15:37 - 17:50) Ashdin On Enhancing Relationship With Your Mind (17:55 - 19:25) Ashdin & Varun Discuss Spirituality (19:26 - 1955) Ashdin On Being Born Curious (19:56 - 20:27) Ashdin And Varun On Failure (20:30 - 26:00) Ashdin And Varun On relationships & Having An Accountability Partner (26:02 - 27:20) Ashdin On How Nostalgia Affects Habits (27:22 - 29:50) Ashdin Explains The Other Benefits Of Habits (29:54 - 30:45) Ashdin Reveals How You Can Gamify Your Habits (30:50 - 33:10) Habits Vs Challenges (33:12 - 33:10) Ashdin's Biggest Learning About Habits (35:00 - 38:55) Asdhin & Varun On Being Present (38:57 - 43:40) Ashdin On Dealing With FOMO (43:42 - 46:00) How To Take Cold Showers (46:05 - 47:00) Varun And Ashdin On Curiosity (47:06 - 50:10) Ashdin On Toxic Positivity (50:15 - 53:20) The Key To Inculcating Habits (53:23 - 58:25) The 6 Fundamentals To Build The Life You Want (58:26 - 1:04:00) Ashdin Reveals The Reason Behind His Beard (1:04:39 - 1:07:45) A Line That Has Stayed With Ashdin 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Sharib Hashmi Talks About Family Man, Facing Rejections & Taking Risks reminsce 47:36
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedVarun Duggirala and Sharib Hashmi reminisce on their MTV days and chat about Sharib’s inspiring journey to becoming an actor, how he turned rejection into motivation, his undefeatable optimism, how his break in Family Man changed his life and a whole lot more! Sharib Hashmi is an Indian actor, writer, producer and director who works in Hindi cinema. He is best known for portraying J.K. Talpade in the Amazon Prime Video series The Family Man and Sunny in Filmistaan. Timestamps (00:00 - 01:10) Intro (01:13 - 03:00) Sharib Hashmi’s Childhood Dream Of Becoming A Hero (03:05 - 03:50) Sharib Hashmi’s decision to pursue acting seriously (03:53 - 04:10) Sharib Hashmi On His The Role Of His Wife’s Support (04:11 - 05:57) Sharib Hashmi On Facing Rejections - Most Difficult Phase Of His LIfe (06:00 - 07:27) Sharib Hashmi On Optimism & Finding Strength In Difficult Times (07:30 - 08:30) Sharib Hashmi On The Value Of Patience (08:33 - 11:27) Sharib Hashmi’s First Break In Jab Tak Hain Jaan (11:29 - 13:15) Sharib Hashmi On Facing Unprecedented Setbacks (13:16 - 16:10) How Sharib Hashmi Became J K Talpade In Family Man (16:13 - 19:40) Sharib Hashmi On His Process (19:41 - 21:40) Sharib Hashmi On Writing (21:42 - 25:45) Sharib Hashmi On How He Landed Vikram Vedha (25:46 - 34:05) Sharib Hashmi On How He Became A Comedy Writer (34:09 - 34:39) Sharib Hashmi On Taking Risks (34:40 - 36:15) Sharib Hashmi On Self Doubt & Overcoming Insecurities (36:18 - 42:05) Sharib Hashmi and VArun Duggirlaa DIscuss OTT Platforms (42:08 - 42:45) How Sharib Hashmi Takes A Pause (42:46 - 45:04) Sharib Hashmi and Varun Duggirala Discuss Loving What You Do 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 AMA: Answering Your Questions about life, relationships & beyond. 31:26
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAsk Me Anything - but with a twist! Tune in to Varun Duggirala answering questions shared about life, work and relationships but he only has a minute to answer. He discusses everything from dealing with a toxic boss, the power of asking in building strong healthy relationships, the key to staying focused, how to know you’ve found the one, dealing with failure and so much more! Timestamps (00:00 - 01:04) - Introduction (01:04 - 02:05) - How To Deal With Information Overload? (02:06 - 03:01) - How To Truly Rejuvenate Yourself? (03:02 - 04:17) - How To Deal with Overthinking? (04:18 - 05:20) - How To Stay Focused? (05:21 - 06:47) - How To Overcome Fear Of Judgement? (06:48 - 08.18) - How To Deal With Failure (08:19 - 09:35) - How To Deal With A Toxic Work Environment? (09:36 - 11:21) - How To Build Trust In Relationships? (11:22 - 12:57) - How To Find Yourself Again? (12:58 - 13:56) - What Is Your Favourite Book? (13:57 - 16:01) - How To Deal With Friendship Break-Ups? (16:02 - 17:31) - How To Stop Living Inside Our Heads? (17:32 - 18:52) - Does Manifestation Actually Work? (18:53 - 20:39) - Why Is Being Nice Considered Bad? (20:40 - 21:33) - What Is Plot Device? (21:34 - 23:15) - How To Know You’ve Found Your Life Partner? (23:16 - 25:02) - What Is the Difference Between Moving Forward & Moving On? (25:03 - 26:42) - Career Or Relationship? (26:43 - 27:50) - How To Deal With Being Taken For Granted? (27:51 - 29:20) - Why Content Creation? (29:21 -31:27) - How To Give Space To Your Partner 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Anuv Jain Reveals The Stories Behind His Music 52:39
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAnuv Jain, the Indian Indie musical genius behind songs like “Baarishein”, “Alag Aasaman” and “Gul”, and Varun Duggirala dove deep into the art of telling stories through his music, importance of discipline as an artist, his songwriting process and his love for anime in this latest episode of Take aPause! Anuv Jain is an independent singer- songwriter from Ludhiana who rose to fame with songs like Baarishein, Gul, Mazaak and more. He has grown rapidly since his breakthrough single in the indie music scene and has emerged as one of the leading voices in Indian music. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 India Film Project Founder Ritam Bhatnagar On Always Staying Curious 1:07:26
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedRitam Bhatnagar, Founder of India Film Project, and I chat about how he founded the IFP, his massive Lego collection and his dream to build a Lego house, finding his purpose on chance and how play is his favourite way of learning! Ritam is founder and festival director of India Film Project - Asia's Largest Content Fest. Featured by Forbes, Ritam has been a TEDx speaker and a guest speaker at various forums about content, events, startup and IPs as well as MBA colleges talking about marketing, films and entrepreneurship. Under Ritam's vision, IFP grew from 600 participants in 2011 and went on to become the world's largest filmmaking challenge with 50,000 participants in 2019 from over 30 countries. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Pocket Aces Co-Founder (Ashwin Suresh) on Taking Risks & Capitalising on Opportunities 1:06:23
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of Take aPause, media entrepreneur Ashwin Suresh chats with Varun Duggirala on taking calculated risks and making strategic moves that helped him make big life decisions that changed the trajectory of his personal and professional life. If you’ve been in a state of analysis paralysis and feel too scared to drift from the safe path, this one’s for you! Entrepreneur Ashwin Suresh is the Co-Founder of Pocket Aces, one of India's leading digital entertainment companies and known for its media entities including FilterCopy and Dice Media. He has a BS and MS Electrical Engineering from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and worked in Investment Banking in New York before moving back to India to explore a career in media and entertainment. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Sahil Bloom on Practising Gratitude to Strengthen Relationships 54:44
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedValuing and nurturing the relationships that really matter is so important for a fulfilling life. On this episode of Take aPause, Varun Duggirala chats with investor and writer Sahil Bloom on the importance of leaning into gratitude, choosing joy, making the most of our limited time, and appreciating the small things in life. Sahil shares stories of chance encounters that have shaped his life, about his parents, his wife, and even Apple CEO Tim Cook! Sahil Bloom is a writer and investor. Every week, his content reaches over 1 million people around the world. Sahil has nearly 700,000 followers on Twitter (@SahilBloom), 118,000 subscribers to his newsletter (The Curiosity Chronicle), and a podcast (Where It Happens). 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Dr. Marcus Ranney on Why Biohacking Could Be a Gamechanger for Personal Health 1:04:58
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWe live in our bodies but how much do we really understand about how they work? On this episode of Take aPause, Varun chats with physician entrepreneur Dr. Marcus Ranney on the fundamentals each of us should focus on to not just live long lives but the healthiest possible lives in bodies that allow us to achieve our optimum potential as individuals. Find out how you can successfully biohack popular practices like intermittent fasting, regulating caffeine intake, ice baths, and calorie deficit diets to gain peak performance levels. A business professional in healthcare and technology, Dr. Marcus Ranney specialises in research that explores the limits of the human body for optimum performance and longevity. His exploits include climbing the sides of Everest, skiing in the Arctic, the European Alps, and serving as a medical officer in the Royal Air Force and at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Currently based in Mumbai, he is the founder of Human Edge, a longevity science company with the vision of democratising the healthspan of the workforce across the globe. He is also a published author, a keen athlete and marathon runner, and holds a Guinness World Record for backwards running. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Yahya Bootwala Weighs in on Art vs the Artist 49:46
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWe’ve all grown up on films. Our first love was usually a hero/heroine on the big screen pulling out grand gestures and breaking into a song and dance. How much of an impact have films made on our love life? Actor and writer Yahya Bootwala ponders on this. In this episode of Take aPause, Varun and Yahya dive deep into what it means to be creators in an environment heavily governed by algorithms and numbers. Further, they discuss how important it is to differentiate the art from the artist. Yahya also talks about how films often fail to show the truth after the ‘happily ever after’, and a shared appreciation for Shah Rukh Khan’s filmography. Yahya Bootwala came into the limelight when one of his poetry videos ‘Shayad Wo Pyar Nahi’ went viral on YouTube. His 2019 short film 'Sheher Ya Tum' won the Golden Gateway Dimensions Mumbai Award 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Vir Das on Using Humour as a Coping Mechanism 1:01:58
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHow powerful is humour as a unifying force in the world? Are we drawn to it because it’s a coping mechanism for us to deal with the hardships of our lives? Who better to chat about this than comedian and actor Vir Das. On this episode of Take aPause, Vir joins Varun to talk about his success as India’s only Emmy-nominated comedian and journey as he learns to cater to both a global and an Indian audience. From packing up his life in Mumbai and moving to Goa during the pandemic to travelling to 25 countries in the last year to perform 150+ shows, Vir’s still coming to terms with the concept of being a “global citizen”. One of the most-well known Indian comedians, Vir Das was nominated for an Emmy in the Best Comedy category for his Netflix Special ‘Vir Das: For India’. As an actor, he is best known for his roles in Delhi Belly (2011) and Go Goa Gone (2013). He has performed in 35 plays, 100+ stand-up comedy shows, 18 films, eight TV shows and six comedy specials. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Humans of Bombay Founder Karishma Mehta on Telling Impactful Stories 47:40
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe true essence of a city is not in the famous monuments it houses, or the delicacies available in the crowded bylanes, nor is it its proximity to the sea, mountains, or beaches. The true essence of a city are the people it houses – their spirit, their often-unheard stories, their unrealised/realised aspirations. In this episode of Take aPause, Varun Duggi talks to Karishma Mehta, the founder of Humans of Bombay. She shares her journey from as a post-grad student in the UK to returning to India to follow her passion for writing, and the need to tell heartfelt stories. Karishma recalls a time when reticent actorAamir Khan was brought to tears during an interview and confesses that she was purely driven by the organic flow of conversation and not the need to probe. Karishma has given a voice to the diverse and often unheard perspectives of Mumbai's residents. Each post on Humans of Bombay provides a window into the lives and experiences of individuals, capturing the emotions, struggles, and triumphs that make up the fabric of the city. Despite its success, Karishma remains dedicated to maintaining the authenticity and intimacy of each story, showcasing the power of storytelling to bring people together, and shining a light on the complexities of the human experience. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Agasthya Shah on The Power of Manifestation, Creator Burnout & Being Vulnerable 49:10
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAs you scroll through your explore page, you are bound to come across a horde of talented content creators. The parameters to go viral have finally distilled down to one thing – creating good content. In an age where fame is accessible through just a click on your hand-held device, how does one stand out among the clutter? According to Agasthya Shah, focusing on the quality of your content instead of the metrics will do the trick. In this episode of Take aPause, Varun talks to Agasthya Shah, a Gen-Z creator who began his content creation journey in July 2019 and found quick fame during the pandemic when his videos started going viral. As content creators, Varun and Agasthya share their thoughts on dealing with fame, and what they consider as their duty to support other good creators who don’t have the following they deserve. Agasthya confesses to finding his newfound fame “surreal”, and agrees with Varun on the importance of staying grounded and authentic. He also opens up on what helped him cope when his belief in manifesting destiny did not seem to be bearing fruit during a difficult period in his creator journey. Find out more about what the highs and lows of their creator journeys have taught Varun and Agasthya about life. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Hack Your Brain to Set Healthier Habits with Dr. Sid Warrier (Neurologist) 1:03:00
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedOur brain – it dictates every decision we make, but how much do we really know about how it works? Neurologist Dr. Sid Warrier feels strongly about the need to educate young people about the workings of the brain. According to his research, understanding how our brains work can help us design our lives for greater productivity and more happiness. On this episode of Take aPause, Varun quizzes Sid on topics such as our inability to control our emotions, the effect of social media on our decision-making abilities, how the lack of exercise can deprive our brain, and why we struggle with forming healthy habits. There’s lots to unpack in this episode! Mumbai-based doctor and neurologist, Siddharth Warrier holds an MD Medicine degree and has completed his DM Neurology. He has a YouTube channel on which he explores mental health and human behaviour in an effort to bring neuroscience to the mainstream conversation and destigmatize mental health. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Joseph Radhik on Purpose, Photography & Friendships 1:07:29
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEver wondered what it’s really like to deal with celebrities, and that too at their own weddings? Celeb wedding photographer Joseph Radhik has a unique behind-the-scenes perspective on some of the most talked-about events of India’s celeb culture over the last decade. His answer may surprise you! In this episode of Take aPause, Varun and Joseph weigh the importance of human connection in their own lives. For Joseph, most friendships, even the deep and impactful ones, are fleeting. Yet he also plans his life and career with the sole aim of being able to spend as much time as possible with his loved ones. Can it be possible to have such a highly successful career in the spotlight and yet also have control over your own time? Joseph has found a way to build a career that allows him to live the life he wants, by learning to say “No” to the most difficult person to turn down – your own self! One of the most sought-after names in the business, Hyderabad-based wedding photographer Joseph Radhik has photographed some of the most celebrated couples in India. From Priyanka-Nick’s fun wedding and Anushka-Virat’s nuptials at the romantic environs of Tuscany, to shooting Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan’s soulful chemistry and Katrina-Vicky’s royal wedding affair – he’s covered them all! 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Mental strength, failures & entrepreneurship with Vedant Lamba (founder of Mainstreet marketplace ) 47:28
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedGet inspired and learn from the success story of young entrepreneur Vedant Lamba. He has built a successful business in the competitive world of sneaker reselling. What started as a hobby turned into a million-dollar empire after much struggle and strategising. Whether you're a young entrepreneur looking to break into the industry or just curious about how someone so young could make it big, don’t miss this episode! Varun and Vedant share their unique journeys as entrepreneurs in different market environments. They discuss the importance of providing value to the customers and how it’s okay for milestones to be different for every entrepreneur. Vedant Lamba is a dynamic entrepreneur who has found his foothold in the footwear market with his enterprise, The Mainstreet Marketplace, one of the biggest sneaker reselling platforms in India. As sneaker culture continues to deepen its roots, Vedant began his journey in 2017 through his YouTube channel named "Mainstreet TV," where he would talk to his audience about new sneaker launches, their availability, and more. Today, The Mainstreet Marketplace has developed into a significant player in the sneaker reselling market with multiple outlets in the country. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Suhani Shah (the mentalist ) on Finding Your Passion Through Trial & Error 54:08
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAre you always looking for actionable insights you can apply to your life and track your personal growth? On this episode of Take aPause, mentalist Suhani Shah shares with Varun Duggirala plenty of insights that you can easily start implementing in your life. Looking to find your passion in life? Hear from Suhani Shah on her approach. Wanting to try mindfulness? Suhani has her own learnings to share. She also talks about the three practices that have deeply transformed her life, which she encapsulates as solitude, attitude, and gratitude. Curious to know what they mean? Listen to find out! Primarily known as a mentalist, Suhani Shah is also an illusionist, artist, magician and therapist. Her journey began after watching a magician perform on television, when instead of being simply entertained, she was led by her curiosity and started teaching herself magic from any source she could find. Her first stage show was held in Ahmedabad in 1997. She left formal education at Class 2 and continued to be home-schooled to accommodate her constant touring for her stage shows. As of 2019, she has completed 5000+. She’s given several TED Talks and has her own YouTube channel. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take aPause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 How to be better at conversations, communication and building relationships through them 9:14
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe art of conversation is an important skill. As social animals, we cannot do without human connections, and conversations play a vital role in helping build these relationships. While it can be very intimidating to initiate and sustain conversations without feeling awkward, there is a foolproof way to make each conversation count. In this video, Varun shares three simple techniques for improving your conversational skills. Whether you're looking to make new friends or just want to be more confident in social situations, these tips will help you learn how to hold meaningful conversations. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Dhruv Sehgal on Storytelling, Relationships & Social media 58:58
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThere’s never been a time in human history when we as a species have been as “connected” as we are now. Social media pervades almost every aspect of our lives. And yet, writer Dhruv Sehgal confesses that the need to actively engage with the world is something that he feels less and less everyday. Because there is an abundance of mostly irrelevant information being thrown our way every minute, that we have very little desire or energy left to build connections that really matter. In this episode of Take aPause, Varun Duggi sits down for a heartfelt chat with actor and writer Dhruv Sehgal on the rigours of the writing process, developing discipline, harnessing “boredom” to find inspiration, and building real connections in a world saturated with content. Writer, actor, and director Dhruv Sehgal is best known for his work on the mini series Little Things – as actor, creator, and head writer. He also won the Golden Gateway Dimensions Mumbai Award at the Mumbai Film Festival for his short film Kunal in 2016. He has written, acted and directed comedy sketches for Filter Copy. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Arman Sood (Sleepy Owl) on the Entrepreneur Growth Mindset & Work Life Balance 1:06:08
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedPeople often believe that there is only one way to start your entrepreneurial journey. But the more you talk to other entrepreneurs, you will realise just how unique and different each person’s path is. Each path has its own set of challenges, learnings, and speed of growth. Some faced numerous obstacles, while others saw success early. However, what does remain constant is the belief in their vision and the determination to reach the end. In this episode of Take aPause, Varun chats with Arman Sood, co-founder of Sleepy Owl Coffee about the uphill climb of their respective entrepreneurial journeys. Not a morning person, Arman shares what gets him out of the bed at 5.30 AM without fail!. They also talk about the importance of being adaptable to the changes constantly being thrown your way. Arman Sood is the co-founder of Sleepy Owl Coffee and a trailblazer in India's new coffee revolution. Arman formed Sleepy Owl Coffee with the goal of making artisanal cold brews an easy and preferred option for consumers. He was also featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2020. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Raj Shamani on Figuring out Your Passion 1:03:35
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWhen you’re a creator, confidence is considered a given. As a creator there is a level of vulnerability that comes into play every time you put a piece of content out into the world. While some creators enjoy the external appreciation and validation, others derive their joy from the content-making process itself. As content creation becomes a steady business of its own, the need to build a culture, understand short-term and long-term goals, and avoid the constant urge to compare numbers become necessities. In this episode of Take aPause, Varun talks to Raj Shamani on his journey of discovering his brand, its culture, and developing it into a successful business. He shares his take on building confidence, discovering one’s passion, and decision making. Raj Shamani is a businessman, social media influencer, entrepreneur, and an audience favourite on Instagram. Raj has delivered around 200+ speeches across 26 countries and is one of India’s most influential motivational speakers. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Once you reach a certain point in adulthood, work starts taking up the number one spot in your list of priorities. We believe that to do well in your career, one needs to spend every waking moment working and working hard. While it may be a sure fast way to ensure success, it may not always be the most sustainable. Our mind is like any other machine – it requires downtime. It is constantly working round the clock to ensure our body's smooth functioning, along with carrying out the different tasks we assign it. Add a whole bowl of stress and no rest to the mix and that makes its work even harder. In this episode of Take aPause, Varun discusses the need to strike a balance in your life. Not only do we need to rest to lead a happy personal life, but good rest ensures we are even more productive in our professional life. He also shares a simple method that can help you prioritise the things in your life that are important. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Love, Loneliness & Relationship questions with Smiti Srivastava 59:06
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedTrigger Warning: The following content may contain sensitive themes that is not suitable for all audiences. Listener Discretion is Advised. Relationships in the digital age are in a league of their own. New terms to describe relationships circulate every few months like the latest fashion trend. Situationship, ghosting, zombie-ing (yes, it’s an actual term), and soft launching are some of the types of relationships the youth find themselves in. Is there a deeper reason for the proliferation of so many non-committal types of relationships, or do they help define the complex tangles of relationships better? In this episode of Take aPause, Varun and Smiti Srivastava discuss the complicated relationships of the digital age. They discuss everything from cheating, abusive relationships, and how past trauma can form patterns for the kind of relationships we seek. Smiti Srivastava (@innerconnectionswithsmriti) is a psychotherapist who focusses on relationships as a core area of focus. She has worked extensively with individuals over the age of 16 on various psychological difficulties affecting them. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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If happiness is an emotion, and emotions, by definition, a part of our consciousness, then why do we go out of our way to search for it? Why is most of our life spent looking for happiness externally when it is available on the inside? In this episode of Take APause, Varun talks about happiness and what it means for everyone. The definition of happiness may remain the same but the way it manifests itself in each of our lives is unique to each individual and their journey thus far. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Abish Mathew on unlocking Confidence in life 1:00:17
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedBeing onstage and performing can be an overwhelming experience for many. However, for some, it fills them with energy, and they thrive in the spotlight. Abish Mathew is the latter. In this episode of Take APause, Varun and Abish have an honest conversation about their content creation processes and who they are truly creating content for. They discuss their struggles with confidence, the advantages of therapy, and how it is not easy to say “no”. Abish Mathew is an Indian stand-up comedian and YouTuber. He is known for his work with All India Bakchod along with being the creator and host of a late-night show Son of Abish. His show Journey of a Joke delves into the creative processes of comedians and how they find their inspiration. Timestamps (00:00 - 00:59) - Intro (01:00 - 02:51) - Parents & Childhood (02:52 - 04:59) - Being on stage (05:00 - 08:52) - Confidence (08:53 - 13:09) - Energy-giving and draining (13:10 - 18:59) - Building your tribe (19:00 - 21:30) - Empathy (21:31 - 23:19) - Human connection (23:20 - 26:34) - Fame (26:35 - 31:44) - Fear (31:45 - 40:13) - The blame game (40:14 - 42:27) - Meditation (42:28 - 48:09) - Relationships (48:10 - 56:09) - Saying no (56:10 - 57:50) - Best Advice (57:51 - 1:00:16) - Relaxing day & music 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts on finding balance and clarity, overcoming fear and procrastination, managing overthinking and self-judgement, unlocking confidence, and building deeper relationships. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Building community & amplifying voices with Supriya Paul ( CEO Josh Talks) 42:10
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWhether due to language barriers or lack of access, the true potential of India's youth beyond Tier 1 cities remains largely untapped. Enabling them with opportunities and skills required to take on the cutthroat challenges of the job world or realise their entrepreneurial dreams, is what Josh Talks does best. In conversation with Supriya Paul, Varun asks her about her vision for the future, the journey of Josh Talks, and the challenges of running multiple verticals. Don’t miss this enriching conversation! Supriya Paul is the co-founder of Josh Talks, India’s largest regional platform that offers inspiration, soft skills, and growth opportunities to youths living in India’s developing and underdeveloped cities. To date, the channel has 2000+ stories in over 10 vernacular languages that can be easily accessed and relate to the Indian youth. She has also written a book, All You Need Is Josh which is a collection of inspirational stories. Timestamps (00:00 - 00:49) - Introduction (00:50 - 02:27) - How did Josh Talks REALLY start? (02:28 - 06:30) - Understanding the FRUSTRATIONS that caused Josh Talks (06:31 - 08:07) - CHANGES that are seen among Indian mindset (08:08 - 10:27) - EARLY years of Josh Talks (10:28 - 12:10) - What SUPRISED Supriya in the early years (12:11 - 14:08) - Importance of COMMUNITY (14:09 - 16:15) - Being the "Bade Bhaiya" (16:16 - 20:34) - How English affects the CONFIDENCE (20:35 - 22:55) - What's Supriya's BIGGEST fear? (22:56 - 24:04) - Changes are seen in people's THINKING since 2020 (24:05 - 26:59) - Turning ASPIRATION into ACTION (27:00 - 32:01) - Perspective on HUSTLE & BALANCE (32:02 - 35:15) - CHALLENGES faced by Josh Talks (35:16 - 37:32) - Dealing with SELF DOUBT (37:33 - 38:22) - The NEED to understand emotions (38:23 - 39:24) - The BEST piece of advice (39:25 - 40:30) - EVOLUTION as co-founders (40:31 - 41:10) - What does Supriya do to TAKE A PAUSE? 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts on finding balance and clarity, overcoming fear and procrastination, managing overthinking and self-judgement, unlocking confidence, and building deeper relationships. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Our first instinct when we know someone is struggling is to ensure we give them support. We state similar instances from our lives to let them know they are not alone. This course of action might not have the desired effect on the individual. It may make them feel even worse. In this episode of Take aPause, Varun shares why he believes listening is an integral step to healing. What do you think? 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala
Our lives are filled with moments that can alter its course. It is upto us to decide whether to take the path in front of us, or take a detour and learn a few new things along the way. Sadly, our decisions often tend to be influenced by fear – fear of judgement, fear of failure. Imagine if you could make decisions without these fears whispering in your head. What would you choose? In this episode, listen as Varun candidly shares lessons that helped pave the way for his life ahead. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala
When you think of the word “fear”, what comes to mind? Is it a collection of small things, or just one large looming emotion pertaining to something that scares you at a visceral level? Things you fear are like a close-knit bunch of friends; they usually flock together lending each other the power needed to control you. In this episode, Varun explores what it means to be afraid, and how you can wield that fear to grow as an individual. As humans, we tend to avoid things that scare us. By facing it head-on and acknowledging its existence, you’re already taking away a big part of its control over you. Tune in to learn battle secrets against fear. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Do you know who the first man on the moon was? The first Indian to win the Olympic gold? History is notorious for honouring only the ones who have achieved the impossible. Emphasis on the word “achieved”. When we look at winners, it is easy to get swept up in the waves of their accomplishments; we want to emulate their journey. It is common knowledge that for every winner that exists, there are far more who didn’t win. What can we do to learn from the best and the second-best? Tune in to today’s episode as Varun breaks down ‘Survivorship Bias’. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Finding Balance In Short Term vs Long Term Thinking 4:09
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedA question most of us have heard often is, ‘what is your 5-year plan?’ While we may have some semblance of what we want to achieve, charting how to achieve them is equally important. The planning is just as important as the execution. In this episode of Take aPause, Varun weighs the importance of long-term and short-term goals to figure out how we can strike the right balance between the two in our lives. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 The Thin Line Between Being Confident and Bragging 5:34
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe word bragging by definition is to speak with pride about something you have done or something you possess. Confidence, on the other hand, is defined as the feeling that you are sure about your own abilities. Read the definitions again. Aren’t they almost similar? In this episode of Take aPause, Varun breaks down a very famous quote by Muhammad Ali and how you can apply it to your own life too! 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Make Your Impossible Goals Possible! Listen Now 6:17
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWe all have big plans for our lives and our future. The enormity of our goals can sometimes be extremely overwhelming. The How’s & Ifs of the plan threaten to dismantle the structure instead of helping form it. In this episode of Take APause, Varun shares a story from Will Smith’s life and how he still applies that lesson in the face of adversity. What helps you move forward with your life plans? 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Conversations are the currency of the networking world. Every interaction comes with a subtext, a silent agenda. The way to navigate it is to ensure the purpose with which you conduct each exchange. At a personal level, it may be to find romantic relationships or make a friend. Professionally, it may be to increase your likeability and their perception. In this episode, Varun shares an interesting tip for building deeper connections and it may help you too! 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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When you own up to a mistake you’ve made, you indicate that you’re willing to change and rectify things.This may come with its own repercussions in the short term, but to be willing to face them is what shows your strength of character. In this episode of Take a Pause, Varun talks about the importance of owning up to your mistakes and admitting when you are wrong, while being humble about the times you’ve been right. It’s not something that comes naturally to most of us, but truly is a testament to one’s character. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Uncomfortable Conversations: Your Key to Better Relationships 4:09
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEach time you avoid an uncomfortable conversation, you end up creating a bigger problem for another day – a day that is bound to arrive sooner rather than later. It is in fact the conversations that you feel like running away from that hold the key to real freedom and growth. In this episode of Take a Pause, Varun talks about the importance of uncomfortable conversations in overcoming barriers in life and relationships. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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None of us are born fearful. But we all develop different fears over time. Our fears usually stem from one bad experience that we either overlooked or swept under the rug in that moment. It is the tendency of these ‘pushed away’ fears to build over time and hold us back from truly moving forward. In this episode of Take a Pause, Varun talks about the importance of understanding the real root of our fears and building mechanisms to overcome them and move forward. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Does working longer hours really lead to more productivity? Does pushing yourself to the point of exhaustion really lead to happiness and success? In this episode of Take aPause, Varun talks to Sid Warrier about the impact of the hustle culture on day-to-day life. Dr Sid Warrier is a neurologist with over five years of experience in the field of neurology. On his YouTube channel, he explores science, mental health, and human behaviour in an attempt to bring conversations about neuroscience into the mainstream. Listen to the entire conversation here - https://appopener.com/yt/mkzwufsce 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Do you find yourself constantly planning your future? Do you also find yourself constantly anxious? Now take a pause, do you think the two may be interrelated? They absolutely are! In this episode of Take aPause, Varun explores the relationship between excessive future planning and anxiety. While it is necessary to have a plan for the future, planning everything down to a T can set one up for disappointment. So where, and how, does one strike a balance between planning for the future and living in the present? 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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We’ve all experienced life in the fast lane - fast-tracked careers, working 10 hours a day, rushing from one thing to the next, no time for a break. The question here is are we REALLY progressing? In this episode of Take aPause, Varun talks about the power of slow growth and how to achieve it. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Self-Love: The Key to Security, Confidence and Happiness 4:25
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThere is no harsher critic than the voice in your own head. It calls you out for past mistakes and holds you back from reaching your highest potential. Why does this voice always focus on the negative? Why does it struggle so much to focus on the good? And is it possible to change this voice? In this episode of Take a Pause, Varun talks about the importance of being empathetic towards yourself in your journey as a human being. How you treat yourself can influence the way others treat you – tune in to learn how. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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In this episode of Take APause, Varun talks to the talented Kubbra Sait as they delve deeper into her life story. The metamorphosis from a shy, anxious kid to the enigmatic woman she is today, is a journey not many people know of. She shares key learnings from her life and why she consciously chooses to step out of her comfort zone. Kubbra Sait is an Indian actress, TV host and model who has appeared in films like Sultan and Ready. She became a household name for her performance as Kukoo on the Netflix original show Sacred Games. She recently launched her book ‘Open Book, Not Quite a Memoir’ and has received a lot of praise for it. Timestamps (00:00 - 01:06) Intro (01:07 - 03:55) Pocket full of sunshine (03:56 - 09:44) Childhood (09:45 - 13:14) Individuality (13:15 - 14:34) Dealing with challenges (14:35 - 20:54) Holding conversations (20:55 - 23:56) Writing challenges (23:57 - 28:13) Embracing opportunities (28:14 - 31:21) Solo travel (31:22 - 35:25) Expressing concern (35:26 - 40:35) Being secure (40:36 - 43:23) About Kukoo (43:24 - 45:59) "I am enough" (46:00 - 54:14) Best advice 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts on finding balance and clarity, overcoming fear and procrastination, managing overthinking and self-judgement, unlocking confidence, and building deeper relationships. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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If life’s a journey, we are its passengers. Sometimes we find ourselves lost on our way, wishing there was something to help us navigate through the tough times. Well, no one thing works for everyone; however, some lessons do apply to all of us. In this episode of Take aPause, Varun shares seven such life-changing lessons he picked up through the various phases of life. By sharing them with you, he hopes they will help you lead a more fulfilling life. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts on finding balance and clarity, overcoming fear and procrastination, managing overthinking and self-judgement, unlocking confidence, and building deeper relationships. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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When we say we are passionate about something, it usually stems from a place of knowledge. We are well-informed about the subject at hand and function from a place of knowledge. Curiosity, on the other hand, is the thirst for knowledge. It denotes a need to learn more about a topic of interest. It fuels our learning and pushes us out of our comfort zone to get the questions in our minds answered. In this episode of Take aPause, Varun talks about what happens when we choose to follow our passion. He also shares how some of the most genius minds in history have had diverse streams of interest. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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In the pursuit of perceived uniqueness, we often tend to avoid being repetitive. If you think about the most famous, impactful people in the world, you will notice that they don’t have a new and unique perspective every time they speak. The core message will always remain the same, they just have a unique way of putting it across. In this episode of Take aPause, Varun talks about why it is okay to repeat ourselves. As a creator, he does find himself going back to older pieces of content and finding newer ways to share it. He also shares an insightful quote that beautifully summarises this thought. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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In the digital world, content is the currency that works. To ensure a steady stream of income (read: content) in this case, one has to be consistent. The truth is there are no original ideas. Every idea you see is a derivation of an original idea that has existed for a long time. In this episode of Take aPause, Varun shares his secret to consistently creating content across platforms. As a podcaster, YouTuber, and Instagram creator he is juggling multiple platforms at the same time. Maintaining his unique voice across platforms and creating platform-specific content, this method he shares can be applied to any process that requires creativity in bulk. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Our mind is a powerful tool. Creative thinkers have channeled this power for centuries to build architectural marvels, invent technological gadgets and find a way to reach the moon. So, if we choose to only look at the negatives, our mind will spend time showing us evidence of it. In this episode, Varun talks about how our minds can be utilized to help us succeed. The outlook we choose determines our attitude toward life. So, choose wisely. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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We are all dealing with our own demons and fighting battles every day. Somedays we lose big, everything feels tougher, and the terrain ahead seems rougher. The constant barrage of people who tell you to move on can seem more like a taunt than well-meaning advice. In this episode, Varun talks about how this pain can be used. We don’t need to easily move on from things important to us, our feelings about them are very valid. Experience these emotions. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 The Real Reason Behind Your Anxiety About the Future 2:42
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWe all worry about the future. Its uncertain nature, its ability to throw curveballs, and the resulting worry about whether we are truly prepared for what our future has in store. What we fail to realize is there is no way of knowing. There is no instrument, application, or human that can tell you exactly what your future will bring except one person – you. What you do today will determine how your tomorrow looks. In this episode of Take APause, Varun talks about the root cause of our worries pertaining to our future and how we can work on it. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala
In our growing-up years, the chance to make our own decisions seems like the ticket to freedom we all crave. However, as we move ahead in life, we realize that every second we’re forced to make choices. It can be extremely overwhelming to face these decisions without knowing the outcome. Or, without knowing which path will lead us to the right destination. Sometimes, not taking a decision seems like a safe bet but in doing so we are making a choice – a choice to choose inaction and stay in the same place. In this episode of Take APause, Varun talks about how indecision may sometimes not have the desired effect we want it to. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala
We often find ourselves weighing our options before every decision. Our hands get clammy, we have sleepless nights, we overthink every aspect, and we wonder if each decision is going to be the one that will have a butterfly effect on our lives. We want it, no, we need each decision to be perfect. In this episode of Take APause, Varun talks about this common dilemma everyone has faced at some point in their life. He suggests an approach where we don’t put the idea of perfection above the goal of what we want to accomplish from the decision. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala
1 How to Make Better Decisions (Listen to Your Body!) 3:22
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedOur body is an intuitive and efficient machine. Along with performing so many functions, it is also deeply attuned to our true emotions. Have you noticed how your body reacts before you’re going to do something exciting, and how different it feels when you’re doing things you don’t enjoy? In this episode, Varun talks about a concept recently discussed by Marie Forleo on gauging our true emotions about the tasks we’re about to do. She shares an interesting insight into the part our ego and our conscience have to play in this. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala
When doing something we love and enjoy, the passage of time and the volume of effort we put in seem immaterial. We want to continue with the task until we get the desired result, no matter how difficult it may be. Similarly, when tasked with something we find no joy in, time seems to drag on, making the task extremely difficult to complete. So how do we tackle this? In this episode of Take APause, Varun talks about this unique situation and the thin line that determines whether the project at hand is a passion or a pain. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala
The very act of our inception was a race! Since then, we have just been running through life, chasing our next destination, the next goal, and the next milestone. We believe that society has set markers for our life, where if you’re 25 and not in a dream job, you are a failure. Is there a need to rush through life to meet the so-called standards the faceless people have set for us? Or can we choose to pick our pace and match our standards and expectations to live a fuller life? In this episode of Take APause, Varun talks about why he chose the slow-growth life and how that change has affected his quality of life. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala
1 Try This Effective Way to Accomplish Your Goals 2:47
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIf you had to list down everything you want to achieve, how long would the list be? The expectations we set for ourselves can sometimes become those very things that overwhelm us. A mountain-worth of goals in a finite lifetime may be a tall order to fulfill. In this episode of Take APause, Varun talks about an effective way to achieve your goals without letting their sheer volume overwhelm you and throw you off your game. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala
How many times have you seen a success story and thought to yourself, why not me? How many times have you compared yourself to someone else and thought about how easy their journey has been? Your journeys cannot be compared because the obstacles they had to overcome are far different than yours. Everyone has their own demons to fight, their own battles to win just like you. So, comparing your first few drafts to someone’s final masterpiece is a fruitless pursuit. In this episode of Take APause, Varun talks about the folly of making comparisons and the struggles we don’t see. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala
Why do we often say yes, when we really want to say no? In this episode, Varun and Ankur talk about the importance of being able to say no, and the struggles that come with it. Sometimes, saying no, however hard it may be, is the only way you will be able to focus on things that really matter. Listen to the full episode with Ankur Warikoo - https://pod.link/1506368376/episode/4e535d94020075400809b742a4c7a7fc 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala
Have you ever taken a road trip? While the excitement of the destination is what everyone’s focused on, sometimes the journey can be fun too. Taking detours to a longer, scenic route can only enhance the experience. The learning process is a long and curved one. When focusing on a topic, you may find something else interesting, even if it does not have to be related to your current subject of focus. In this episode, Varun shares a quote that helped him gain a new perspective on the learning process and may help you too. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala
Quentin Tarantino is one of the most celebrated filmmakers of our time. Aspiring writers can only dream of emulating his creative process. In this conversation with Ashdin Doctor, Varun shares an interesting story about how Tarantino changed his daily schedule to become a more productive writer. They also talk about how our best ideas come to us when we least expect them. Listen to the entire episode of The Habit Coach with Ashdin Doctor at https://open.spotify.com/episode/1nZXdAFT452dUqqK4PcMil?si=01142f811b194ad6 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life, and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala
Is confidence inherent or can it be developed? Is confidence all that it’s made out to be? Maybe there are a few other factors that can help your confidence grow and have far more enriching effects on you. In this episode of Take aPause, Varun talks about how one’s lack of confidence can hinder their growth 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala
1 Book club: Anita Bhogle on what’s stopping women from corporate success 43:57
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome to APause Book Club! Here we talk to authors and try to understand the unique process that went into creating the book. We also discuss passages and concepts from the book to better understand the author’s thought process. So, dive in and get new recommendations for your reading list. In this episode, Varun and Anita dive deep into the challenges women face in their professional lives. Commonly associated with women, they discuss how the term ‘multitasker’ sets the unfair expectation that they need to juggle their personal and professional lives effectively. Anita Bhogle, author of Equal, Yet Different is Speaker, Director and IIM Alumni. Her book talks about women in the professional world and the catalysts responsible for them not finding leadership opportunities. Co-authored with Harsha Bhogle, her first book The Winning Way shows how learnings from the field of sports are universally relevant and can be applied to improve our approach to life. Timestamps (00:00 - 01:30) Intro (01:31 - 02:23) Things that surprised Anita while writing the book (02:24 - 04:55) Anita’s research process with the book (04:56 - 11:05) Career Intentionality (11:06 - 11:55) Men having FOMO (11:56 - 15:20) Evolved winning triangle (15:21 - 23:27) Lessons for men that they should keep in mind going forward (23:28 - 25:39) Mathew Mott’s Story (25:40 - 32:10) 3 Tyoes of women (32:11 - 35:01) Work Life Integration (35:02 - 38:43) Pause & Reflect (38:44 - 40:39) Outro Books discussed in the episode - Lean In - Sheryl Sandberg 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala
We’ve all been in brainstorming sessions where there are two kinds of people. One who is just sprouting ideas constantly and the other who is just absorbing everything that is being discussed. There is a notion that the quiet ones don’t have much to contribute, but in today’s video Varun explains why that might not be the case. There is a reason why taking a few extra minutes to say something may be a smarter move. Keep listening to find out. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala
Have you been told to move on, look at the positives, be happy when you’re at a low phase in your life? What if experiencing that particular emotion is what will help you evolve as an individual? In part two of Varun’s conversation with Prakhar, they delve a little deeper into a topic they both enjoy – psychology. They tackle topics like their learnings from literature, their experiences with new cultures, and the follies of self-diagnosing their emotional state on Google. Prakhar also talks about the power of music to invoke emotional memories. Prakhar is a social commentator and a cultural critic. He’s been a popular public figure in the public speaking and personal development domain for over 5 years. He hosts the PG Radio podcast and Prakhar ke Pravachan YouTube Channel – both have seen tremendous success. He co-founded Colloquia, a prominent Debate and Discourse club at Columbia University. In less than a year, Prakhar rose to become one of India's most popular public speakers. He has given 8+ keynotes at some of India's top institutions, including IITs and a TEDx talk. Time Stamps (00:00 - 01:12) - Intro (01:12 - 13:05) - Psychology vs Self Help (13:06 - 14:42) - No FAP (14:43 - 16:40) - Ego (16:41 - 17:34) - The Experiment in Porcupine Tree - Voyager 34 (17:35 - 21:04) - Slow Growth (21:05 - 29:32) - Tackling Trauma (29:33 - 36:35) - The importance of meditation & isolation (36:36 - 38:05) - How Prakhar takes a pause (38:06 - 39:12) - Outro 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life, and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala
It is common human tendency to think of the end result before beginning a project. It is our self-preservation that propels us to consider the possibility of failure, building a false sense of security that we will somehow manage to avoid it. But why do you want to avoid failure? In this episode of Take aPause, Varun talks about the importance of failure and a technique using which you can turn your failures into something resembling success. All you need is ‘The Feedback Loop.’ 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala
1 Prakhar Gupta on why you should stop being nice 1:11:49
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDo you find yourself often swallowing your opinion? Do you not feel confident enough to share your thoughts with the world? Maybe the main obstacle blocking you from unlocking your self-confidence is you. In this captivating episode of Take aPause, Varun talks to Prakhar Gupta on a lot of different topics. This episode covered so many wonderful topics that it had to be a two-part series. Prakhar is a social commentator and a cultural critic. He’s been a popular public figure in the public speaking and personal development domain for over 5 years. He hosts the PG Radio podcast and Prakhar ke Pravachan YouTube Channel – both have seen tremendous success. He co-founded Colloquia, a prominent Debate and Discourse club at Columbia University. In less than a year, Prakhar rose to become one of India's most popular public speakers. He has given 8+ keynotes at some of the top institutions, including IITs, and a TEDx talk. Time Stamps (00:00 - 01:57) - Intro (01:58 - 07:25) - Confidence (07:25 - 11:57) - Travel & Backpacking (11:58 - 18:09) - Experimental phase of life (18:10 - 23:36) - Breaking down complex topics (23:37 - 29:52) - Building relationships with friends from Prakhars book (29:53 - 35:25) - Being Nice (35:26 - 47:09) - Saying No (47:10 - 1:01:44) - Talking to parents (1:01:44 - 1:06:23) - Psychology Books discussed in the episode Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It - Chriss Voss & Tahl Raz Outliers - Malcolm Gladwell Verbal Behavior - B. F. Skinner 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala
You’ve often heard the terms, ‘I’ll sleep when I die’, ‘I work 24/7’ or ‘Fake it till you make it’. Collectively these are all part of the hustle culture, and while hustling isn’t a bad thing, forfeiting your personal life and happiness is maybe not the way to go about it. In today’s episode of Take aPause, Varun talks about what he thinks is the ideal way to go about hustling and not give into the hype surrounding the ‘hustle culture’ 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala
1 Dev Raiyani on (Not) Seeking Validation Online 59:29
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWhat do you need to be a successful YouTuber today? Is simply having an internet connection and decent editing skills enough? Or do you need to have a unique value proposition? In this episode of Take aPause, Varun talks to Dev Raiyani, digital creator and artist on what it takes to find success online. Dev Raiyani is a digital creator & artist who has over 300k+ subscribers on YouTube and a verified Instagram account. He enjoys creating content and edits all his videos himself. He started his YouTube channel at 13 and has only grown since then. Time Stamps (00:00 - 01:18) Introduction (01:18 - 02:09) How Varun & Dev met (02:09 - 04:09) Do people have more interesting conversations online? (04:09 - 06:20) Why Dev started making content? (06:20 - 08:24) Struggling with validation online (08:25 - 10:54) Dev on being a people pleaser (10:55 - 12:34) Growing up with the internet (12:35 - 14:10) Dev on being an introvert (14:11 - 15:10) Dev’s content (15:11 - 17:15) Dev’s life goals (17:16 - 23:45) Music & Trying different stuff (23:46 - 28:06) Overthinking & Anxiety (28:07 - 29:51) Dealing with the negative emotions (29:52 - 31:28) Imagining the worst case scenario (31:29 - 34:10) Making friends on the internet (34:11 - 36:47) In person vs online friends (36:48 - 39:00) By product of being famous (39:01 - 39:46) Meeting girls online (39:47 - 42:49) Being famous for the wrong reasons (42:50 - 45:35) Dev on the problem with branded content (45:36 - 47:33) Dev’s motivation to create (47:34 - 49:23) Dev’s story of his first song (49:24 - 51:25) Making things perfect (51:26 - 53:25) How Dev takes a pause (53:26 - 55:36) Outro Books discussed in the episode Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking - Susan Cain Beginners - Tom Vanderbilt Get out of my head - Meredith Arthur 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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“Sales”, the term, is often followed by a shadow of negative emotions. Sales are an integral part of winning both businesses and people. So how do you make sure that each sale leaves everyone involved happier? In today’s episode of Take aPause, Varun talks about how to conduct sales positively! 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Do you constantly find yourself chasing deadlines? Does your to-do list overwhelm you? In this episode of Take aPause, Varun shares his tips on how best to plan your day, take periodic breaks, and still have a productive day. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Have you heard the saying “Aim for the stars, and you might get to the moon”? Well, it sets us up for an eventual disappointment. If we tweak the quote such that we set a bare minimum expectation of landing somewhere, wouldn’t we be happy if we did land on a star? Varun shares an interesting perspective on how to set expectations and goals keeping in mind a very important factor. Listen to this podcast to find the missing formula to your equation. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Leeza Mangaldas on Why Don’t We Talk About Sex in India 59:31
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of Take aPause, Varun and Leeza discuss the hush-hush way sex is discussed in Indian society. Leeza presses upon the need to have open conversations about sex and intimacy. Leeza Mangaldas is a sex-positive creator utilising her social platforms to break stereotypes around sex. Through her YouTube channel and podcast, she aims to create more awareness of female pleasure. Her mission is to help build a world where all sexual experiences are consensual, safe, and pleasurable! Time Stamps (00:00 - 1:19) Introduction (1:20 - 3:55) Why is there an awkwardness around the topic of sex (3:56 - 6:48) How did Leeza’s journey start about sexuality (6:48 - 7:35) Lack of sexual health knowledge access in India (7:36 - 12:11) Problem with sexual information given to women (12:11 - 15:26) Varun’s school story about sex ed (15:27 - 21:37) Societal focus on marriage to talk about Sex (21:38 - 23:59) Normalising Sexual behaviour (24:00 - 26:45) Leeza Mangaldas content focus and thoughts about it (26:46 - 29:05) The problem of not having the knowledge (29:06 - 32:00) Misconceptions about sex (32:01 - 33:45) Communication without shame (33:46 - 37:54) Sexuality isn't always related to sex (37:55 - 43:56) Building trust when you fear shame (43:57 - 47:31) Finding mentors (47:32 - 49:38) Asking for it?! (49:40 - 51:14) Creating boundaries (51:15 - 54:21) Addressing the orgasm gap (54:22 - 57:33) Leeza on taking a pause 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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If you had to equate yourself to an object, what would it be? Do you have an answer? Shonda Rhimes, in her book Year of Yes, shares an interesting thought – that humans are like mirrors; that we are what gets reflected at us, and that we too put out an energy that reflects onto the people around us. Varun discusses this concept and its potential in this episode of Take aPause. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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The podcast revolution has definitely given non-readers something to binge on, especially for the generation that has grown up through auditory teaching methods where teachers read things out loud. Varun, on the other hand, prefers reading over binging seasons after seasons of shows. He has a very interesting method for reading books – listen to this episode to find out. Raj Shamani is a businessman, social media influencer, entrepreneur, and an audience favourite on Instagram. Raj has delivered around 200+ speeches across 26 countries and is one of India’s most influential motivational speakers. Listen to the entire episode of Figuring Out at https://open.spotify.com/episode/1KNBWo0GMqY2sDphxOUltk?si=19b96c6adb054eb4 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Build a System of Co-Creation With The Power of Interdependence 7:39
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWe have all entered meetings with certain expectations. Either we expect to leave the room with all our ideas heard and accepted or we just want to be heard. Sometimes we want to leave it up to the deciding party to choose what ideas should work. However, according to Mary Parker Follet, the true way of having a suitable outcome for everyone is through the power of interdependence, where everyone feels needed as well as needs the contributions of others. Listen to this episode, to know how to make this game-changing concept work. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Change your life & mindset with these 5 lessons from Ryan Holiday’s The Daily Stoic 11:21
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWe are often burdened by problems that we truly cannot control. We worry about things that we cannot change. In this episode of Take a Pause, Varun explains how Stoicism tackles this problem. He simplifies some philosophies and explains how they helped him gain a new perspective in life and make better choices. Ryan Holiday is an American author, public-relations strategist, and host of the podcast The Daily Stoic. His book, The Daily Stoic offers 366 days of Stoic insights and exercises. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 5 powerful learnings from Journaling & how you can start your journey with it!!! 6:33
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedJournaling doesn’t have a specific process; everyone chooses their own time and purpose for it. Varun self-admittedly journals sporadically but now has a rhythm that works well for him. If you are thinking about starting a journal, this podcast is definitely a great start. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Varun Mayya on dropping out of college & the Entrepreneur mindset 54:13
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of Take aPause, Varun Mayya and Varun Duggirala discuss their entrepreneurial journey and choices. While Mayya assesses projects with a more ‘risk assessment’ lens, Duggi looks at them through a ‘time consumption’ perspective. They both discuss the YouTube universe and share their thoughts on what people are really seeking for on the internet. Varun Mayya is the Founder & CEO of Avalon Labs. Before setting up this company, he worked with brands like FoxBound and Elune Tech PTE, among others. On his YouTube channel, he helps entrepreneurs build amazing companies and freelance careers with actionable advice. Time stamps (00:00 - 1:25) Introduction (1:26 - 5:35) The importance of measurement (5:36 - 7:14) Does Varun Mayya actually balance being online and offline (7:15 - 11:17) Why people need to accept being measured (11:18 - 14:44) How Brand Positioning affects their customers (14:45 - 15:45) How media makes celebs (15:46 - 18:56) What's part of the entrepreneurs mindset (18:57 - 22:06) The mindset behind doing something for 10 years (22:07 - 26:38) Varun Duggirala’s second time entrepreneur problem (26:39 - 31:34) Does having kids make you play it safe? (31:35 - 34:17) Why 90% of the work everyone does is bullshit (34:18 - 35:02) Why peaking in the start isn't good (35:03 - 38:47) Should you drop out in college? (38:48 - 41:40) Why people expressing themselves (41:41 - 43.18) How does Varun Mayya take a pause (43.19 - 44:36 ) When Varun Duggirala gets actual work done (44:37 - 45:35) How Varun Mayya reaches his flow state (45:36 - 48:41) Why Varun Mayya feels he shouldnt take a pause right now (48:42 - 49:44) The PROBLEM with enterprises mass hiring (49:45 - 50:27) How small pauses can help us (50:28 - 51:08) The problem with hustle culture (51:09 - 53:01) Conclusion 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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We often struggle to keep the evolving nature of our careers, life and the world around us in constant sync with our goals. And while systems serve us well we can’t not set goals for ourselves. In this classic episode, Varun shares a simple system that he set to constantly updated goals for himself. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Being a public personality does not always mean that it guarantees public speaking confidence. Varun talks about an incident from childhood that deeply affected his confidence and how he grew into being more confident on stage as an adult. He shares tips on how to trick yourself into being more comfortable in the spotlight. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Is hard work the surest route to success? Or is there a way to strategically mix in slacking off with deep focus on the stuff you love to do. That’s where strategic laziness comes in, Varun digs into this concept by David Heinemeier Hansson. Link to the Tim Ferris blog mentioned in the episode - https://bit.ly/2XAFWeZ 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 What to Expect in Your 30's: Varun Duggirala on The Ranveer Show 16:31
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this snippet from The Ranveer Show , Varun shares his thoughts on family life, asserting that no matter how busy life gets, he ensures that his family remains top priority. He touches upon his experiences with stage fright, how it still affects him even now, and what he does to overcome it. Ranveer Allahbadia is a social media entrepreneur, YouTuber, motivational speaker, leadership coach, and soon-to-be author. Ranveer’s YouTube channel has over 3.92 million followers and has over 600 videos on the page. His videos cover various topics and have had some of India’s most influential guests on the panel. The Ranveer Show - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4CCpSPody0Zvezxhp0mF6F 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Most of us believe that facts are the best way to persuade people to believe what we want them to believe. But Aristotle might beg to differ that there are 3 ways to persuade someone. Tune in to find out in this classic episode with Varun. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Sohrab Khushrushahi on fitness, community and finding your own path 1:00:05
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedFitness can be an extremely intimidating task for some. Taking that first step to enter a gym can be overwhelming. Many back out when the first issue crops up. In this conversation with Sohrab Khushrushahi, founder of Sohfit, Varun talks to him about the importance of building a community that motivates you to stay on your path to your ideal fitness goals. If you’re someone who overthinks nutrition, you might find some handy tips on how to keep it simple. Varun and Sohrab also discuss how chasing your dream and listening to your gut can sometimes be the key to happiness. Sohrab gave up a 15-year-long career in corporate law to follow his passion for fitness. Today, he runs Sohfit, a popular fitness program that has highly personalised and individually tailored programs. His goal is to make fitness fun for everyone. (00:00 - 02:59) Introduction (03:00 - 04:02) Was physical activity always a love for Sohrab? (04:03 - 04:53) Early gym stories (04:54 - 08:16) How was the shift of perspective from vanity to performance (08:17 - 12:18) How you feel vs How you look (12:19 - 16:45) Can fitness be fun? (16:46 - 21:00) Plans vs Goals (21:01 - 22:24) What is fitness acc to Sohrab (22:25 - 26:41) Shift from lawyer to fitness (26:41 - 30:35) Why Sohrab wanted to be a coach (30:36 - 35:21) How everybody should focus on movement (35:21 - 38:14) Compression Elevate recovery to a beginner (38:15 - 42:31) Building the right mindset for fitness (42:32 - 47:29) Power of community (47:30 - 50:08) Being the coach vs entrepreneur at SohFit (50:09 - 55:06) Overthinking nutrition & food (55:07 - 58:05) Best advice sohrab has gotten (58:06 - 59:42) How does Sohrab take a pause (59:42 - 1:00:36) Conclusion 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Have you struggled with remembering things and often look for ways to improve your memory? Varun shares tips from four time US memory champ Nelson Dellis that might be useful in this classic episode. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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We work to achieve goals we set for ourselves. And often these goals are to attain a life we all want. But there might be a better way to achieve your ideal life and Varun digs into that in this classic episode. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Ever 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 https://amzn.to/335QKow Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Do 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: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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It’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/335QKow Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Many 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Who are the supporting cast of your life story 4:48
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWe 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/335QKow Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Do 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://amzn.to/335QKow Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Dr Sid Warrier on the Science of Motivation , Addictions, and Busting Neuroscience Myths 57:50
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWhen 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 attempt to bring conversations about Neuroscience into the mainstream. (00:00 - 1:10) Introduction (1:10 - 2:20) Cosmix (2:20 - 5:49) Sid Warrier’s interest in neuroscience (5:50 - 8:30) How much do we know about our brain? (8:31 - 9:22) Laziness: How the mind prioritizes (9:23 - 10:58) Social feedback: Why do we care what people think? (10:59 - 11:50) Social constructs: Why were rituals created? (11:51 - 12:54) How the society is in a transition phase (12:54 - 17:24) Primitive Brain vs Evolved Brain (17:24 - 25:54) What motivates us scientifically explained (25:55 - 26:55) How does Sid deal with finding motivation (26:56 - 29:30) Sid Warrier journey into content on neuroscience (29:31- 31:40) Why should humans study science? (31:41 - 34:53) How does our brain react to being a beginner (34:54 - 36:09) Why we can’t be good at ONLY one thing (36:10 - 38:20) How does Sid take a pause (38:21 - 41:35) Sid’s relationship with food (41:36 - 45:31) How fasting affects our mind (45:31 - 47:47) Is the focus on our body numbers a problem? (47:55 - 49:43)What is the weirdest thing on the internet about neuroscience which is not true but is claimed to be (49:44 - 53:05) Why self diagnosis with Google is wrong (53:06 - 54:32) A subject that Sid would like to study today (54:33 - 55:21) Why dual degrees can be the next big thing 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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We 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 for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 “Candle Blowers” and why you should avoid them in your life 4:45
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWhen 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. Use VARUN to get 10% off at Cosmix 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Are 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 syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Building 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 way to view your relationships and figure out the issues. Use VARUN to get 10% off at Cosmix 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Circumstances 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 manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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1 Meredith Arthur on Dealing with Anxiety, Overthinking & Embracing Awkwardness 1:04:25
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDo 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 a website called ‘Beautiful Voyager’ – a safe space for overthinkers and perfectionists. Time Stamps (00:00 - 2:05) Introduction (2:05 - 7:29) How Meredith started writing her book (7:30 - 12:35) Meredith’s journey with anxiety and over thinking (12:36 - 16:12) Concept of “waves” in Meredith's book (16:13 - 17:18) How can “dose of levity” reduce overthinking (Will need to explain dose of levity) (17:18 - 25:20) Coping mechanisms for feeling awkward (25:20 - 25:44) Feeling Safe & being beginners (25:44 - 26:41) Varun’s first podcast episode recording disaster (26:42 - 30:47) Problem of overthinking before beginning (30:47 - 35:12) Blue Dot & Red Dot Energy (36:57 - 38:58) Affirmations on being messages to yourself (38:58 - 39:42) Twitter is about deflection and overthinking (39:43 - 44:16) Best way to start journaling/writing (44:17 - 46:00) Weighing action & inaction while making decisions (46:02 - 48:50) What are Cognitive Distortions? (48:51 - 51:25) How Varun wrote his first book in 8 months (51:26 - 1:02:48) List of Cognitive Distortions (1:02:49 - 1:04:25) Conclusion 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Haven’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 instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala
Do 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 introspect a bit before you set out to do something. 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala
1 Pooja Dhingra on challenges and lessons from them 4:16
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAs 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=YZUZCf7xSNe87n3Dop0nlg Watch a longer version of this clip here: https://youtu.be/d2140cnm44s 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/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation,build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message…
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