Entrepreneur, Author, Content Creator with 15M+ followers across platforms. I share this newsletter every Friday around personal growth, books, quotes, pictures - it is the most personal version of me online.
3 questions for every successful person
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Re-read "Steal Like an Artist" by Justin Kleon.
This is one of my favourite books - it is a very powerful read, not just for creative professionals but I would argue for everyone!
Simple life approaches that translate into powerful actions.
As I start work on an interesting project (announcement soon), this book is serving as a guiding light.
Please pick it up. You won't regret it.
Build An Epic Career
Colleges are inviting me to deliver talks on career - and buying copies of my latest book in thousands :)
Reviews are pouring in on social media - from 20-year-old struggling students to 40-year-old professionals going through a mid-life crisis - describing how this book felt like a warm hug.
The last chapter is what moved most people - I wrote it with all my love :))
Build An Epic Career - in English, in Hindi
Question of the week
How was the first month of 2025?
- Met expectations
- Exceeded expectations
- Below expectations
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(and see the results of others, too)
Results of last week's question
Interesting. Younger folks and older folks seem to know themselves more than the ones in the middle. As we age, our relationship with ourselves seems to get clearer. Good sign!
My response?
4.5 or higher. I am very self-aware.
3-2-1
3 pics from last week
Us, doing what we love doing - watching tennis :))
At IIT BHU for a talk - the students were so sweet; they came in the morning to say goodbye :))
Such a lovely heartwarming sight :))
This is "Off the shelf" in Hitech City, Hyderabad.
2 quotes I wish to share
Your first step isn’t special because it’s the best.
Your first step is special because it’s the start.
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If you think you will end up as a failure, isn’t it better to fail doing what you truly wanted to do?
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1 new thing I learnt this week
Humans share 79% of their DNA with seals and 50% with cucumbers!
🎙️ My top content from last week
📹 YouTube: Car buying options - explained
📱 Instagram: 25 career advice
🐥 Twitter: Education: Who is at fault?
🎧 Podcast: Not awesome at anything
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warikoo Wanderings
Entrepreneur, Author, Content Creator with 15M+ followers across platforms. I share this newsletter every Friday around personal growth, books, quotes, pictures - it is the most personal version of me online.
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