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.
You are doing better than you think
20 signs that you are doing better than you think you are
1. You paid the bills this month and maybe something more for non-essentials as well.
2. You questioned yourself.
You feel miserable some days.
This means you are still open to growth.
3. You have an income.
You are earning money that helps you sleep, eat, and wear something.
4. You have time to do something that you enjoy. Even if it is lying on the couch, watching Netflix.
5. You are not worried about where your next meal is coming from.
6. You can eat for pleasure.
It is not a matter of sheer survival for you.
7. You have 1 or 2 truly close friends.
And you realise that may be enough.
8. You can afford the smallest conveniences - a metro ride, Uber/Ola, or a cup of coffee at your favourite cafe.
9. You are not the same person you were a year ago.
10. You have the time and means to do something beyond the bare minimum.
You have recently read a book, been to a concert, worked out, or taken a day trip.
11. You have a selection of clothing you can choose from.
Or it was a choice not to.
You are in a position to decide.
12. You can sense what is not right in your life.
You may not know how to solve it yet, but you know something is off.
13. If you talk to your younger self, you would be able to say "We did it".
14. You have a space of your own.
Doesn't need to be a home or apartment.
Could be a sofa, a corner, or a desk.
Something or someplace that you call your own.
15. You have chosen to break away from toxic relationships.
16. You are interested in something.
Something that excites you and intrigues you.
17. You know how to take care of yourself.
How many hours of sleep you should get, what to do for fun, who you can turn to during tough times.
18. You are working towards a goal.
Something that drives you; that motivates you even if it doesn't come with any potential reward.
19. You are not set on only one future version of yourself.
You allow yourself to be flexible.
20. You have been through crap and have survived.
Life didn't get easier. You got stronger.
How many did you score out of 20?
📕 Book I'm reading this week
Finished reading "Elon Musk" by Walter Isaacson.
Yayyyy!
Stunning book. Thoroughly loved it. Also recorded a video on "10 things I learnt from it, on the wealthy mindset". It is pretty amazing how differently wired Elon Musk's mind is and how he is addicted to the drama that we get to witness in his life on social media.
Highly recommended. One of the best biographies to read.
Started reading The Inner Game of Tennis by Timothy Gallwey.
Considered to be a tennis bible, this book is more around the mindset of a winner, as against the game itself. However, it helps that I play tennis and can relate to quite a few things.
Interesting read. Will let you know next week how it went.
Here is a list of all the books I have shared in this email, so far (alphabetically sorted)
Results of last week's survey
How much does your phone cost, compared to your monthly salary?
- Less than half my monthly salary
- Between half to 1X of my monthly salary
- Between 1-2X of my monthly salary
- More than 2X of my monthly salary
- I don't use a phone
- I don't earn a salary
Here are the results:
- It is clear that MOST of the respondents buy a phone that is less than half of their monthly salary (phew - smart junta!)
- 20s is when the peak of "phones costing just as much or even more than salary" is observed.
My response:
My iPhone 13 costed me Rs. 80K - which is 20% of my monthly salary. So, main theek hoon :))
Quotes to share
When death finds you, will it find you alive?
- Michael Meade
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Socially intelligent people listen to criticism before they respond to it.
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No investment is worth it if it gives you returns while taking away your sleep.
On the other hand - No investment is worth it if it just sleeps, while you do.
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📸 My week, in pictures
In this section, I share my week in pictures, for those who do not like to read as much as I write :))
I do so not to show how cool a life I live, but instead to show you what are the highlights of every day. As you will see over time, my days are mostly in repeat mode - the same things, but different experiences from them.
Was a speaker at the IIT Delhi Rendezvous Festival (their cultural festival). Always enjoy my time there :))
Ruchi is a master when it comes to headstands! This one was 2 mins+
Guess who is exploring a new hobby :)))
That's it for the week in pictures. Have a lovely weekend and week ahead, all of you lovelies :)))
Question of the week
Are you following the World Cup Cricket?
- Yes - almost everyday
- Yes - but only highlights or imp matches
- No - not interesting
- Don't watch cricket
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(and see the results of others, too)
🎙️ Podcast I shared last week
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🚀 Content I shared this week
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📱 Instagram:
3 signs you have a lifelong friend
🐥 X:
20 signs you are doing better than you think you are
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I love reading all your emails, even though I may not be able to reply to them all.
Yes! I READ ALL MY EMAILS. ALL OF THEM.
(har shopping festival mein iPhone khareedne ke chul ki kasam)
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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