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10,000 Heroes is a show about Purpose. We interview people we admire about their journey with Purpose. Which is a journey we’re all on – whether we like it, or acknowledge it, or not. And then we share their insights, tools, and struggles with you. 10,000 Heroes (10kh) provides inspiration, intimacy, and maybe even a little bit of guidance, as to what it means to live a truly purposeful life, and how we each can get there in our own unique way. In my mind, it’s not just a podcast, it’s a her ...
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Zero To Exit

Ankur Shah & Neelima Rustagi

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Want to know how to build market-leading technology products? Want to know how to take a startup from nothing multi-billion dollar exit? Zero To Exit is the best business and technology podcast series that will share deep insights from industry leaders on how they successfully led multiple products and companies to critical success. We will invite guests who have been on the battlefield for many years and can share their unique insights on building products, sales machines, company culture, ...
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This podcast is an experiment in human flourishing; an excuse to connect with outstanding folks (changemakers, achievers and thinkers) across fields deep dive into what makes them unique and what makes them tick. Guests include Kunal Shah, Sridhar Vembu, Ankur Warikoo, Shradha Sharma, Nithin Kamath. New episode out every other Sunday! Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed during the series are solely personal and do not necessarily represent those of my company / employers.
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Welcome to the ronak shah show, hosted by aspiring blogger ronak shah. Get ready to learn something new and apply in life make book-related videos on this channel. I talk about how you can start freelancing and make money online. honestly all about booktube, book review, making money online and lots of fun Follow on Instagram for more details Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ronak_blog/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ronak_blog Blog - https://www.ronakblog.com Goodreads https://goo.gl/xF ...
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Through interviews with pros in the Indian music industry and his own insights, Maulik decodes the myth about pursuing a life on this path. With vast growth in our artistic landscape and the digital world today, devoted music enthusiasts are quickly launching themselves in career-leftfield as creators and perpetrators. This podcast panders to the need of eager minds willing to steer in this direction and learn a thing or two about thriving on these precarious waters. Meet the industry, follo ...
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Welcome to The GC call, a window into the investment process. On the show you’ll hear from regional investors, entrepreneurs & management, as well as advisors who participate in the overall process. We’ll start off with talking about making the deal happen, the outlook for private and public companies over the next 12-18 months and dig into managing the transaction. We’ll also be looking at how the board and shareholder interactions should work, and discuss the exit process. The GC Call is b ...
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Voices of the Belt & Road tells the stories of people that are part of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). It demystifies the initiative by enabling you to listen to the voices of experts and policy-makers, but also the very people affected by the initiative day in and day out. It has become fashionable to conceptualize the BRI through large numbers. But we hear very little of the people and stories behind the initiative. BRI needs stories, it needs faces and it needs voices. Voices of the B ...
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Two years ago I overheard a conversation at a local farmers' market about Clam Gardens. Being a nosy podcast host, I eavesdropped, eventually inserted myself, and got some contact information. Today I caught up with Ala̱g̱a̱mił Nicole Norris, of Halalt First Nation on what's now known as Vancouver Island in the Canadian province of British Columbia…
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In this episode I present what I learned from William Ury's The Third Side. The basic idea is that our communities and societies are the most important element in developing an effective conflict management system, and that the essence of being effect is to exert peer pressure on resolving the conflict instead of taking the "side" of any of the par…
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For the last few months I've been reflecting on How to Prevent a Civil War. Here's why I think we need to act: - It is in the avowed interests of multiple powerful actors -- both inside and outside of the US -- to foment widespread discord, confusion, and animosity. - The logical conclusion of widespread discord, confusion, and animosity is civil w…
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The concept I want to present today is the Six Dimensions of Conflict, which comes up in Chapters 2 and 3 of The Crossroads of Conflict by Ken Cloke. Ken has a model where he breaks down conflict and how we approach it into six areas, and then looks at that sextet from 4 different angles: - Orders of Resolution - Math/Geometry - Location in the bod…
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As part of my journey towards understanding what brings us together and what keeps us apart, today I want to share three examples of social dialogue I learned about in the past couple of weeks. I will resist the temptation to draw conclusions prematurely, but just let us all ruminate together with these three examples. The first is from Nelson Mand…
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As Lao Tzu used to say: "Do the hard thing while it is still easy." According to my guest, Ward Hayes Wilson, it's a pretty good time to work on nuclear disarmament. This is precisely the opposite of all my reflections on the issues, which usually end in hopeless shrugging and attempts to resign myself towards guaranteed nuclear annihilation. (Much…
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Somia Sadiq is a peacebuilder and entrepreneur focused on Conflict Transformation. Our conversation was so wide-ranging I thought it would be worth a brief rundown of what we covered: - Resilience and Fasting - Definitions: Settler and Newcomer - Identity politics - Ancestral guilt and shame - How to approach history (and history of oppression) wit…
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Casper ter Kuile is like a better version of myself. He's on a mission to rescue spiritual truths from religious dogma to fill the voids in modern life. We talk about what atheism and spirituality mean to us, gain inspiration from a John O'Donahue essay on "The Priestliness of the Human Heart," discuss the current struggles in El Salvador (and how …
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Wolf Sherman has dealt with excruciating pain 24/7 since being hit by a car a couple of years ago. The relationships he has developed between pain, drugs, and gratitude struck me as something every single one of us can learn from. We also get into modern masculinity and communication with whales. Yeah, You heard me right. 🐋 🦸‍♀️🦸🏾🦸🏼‍♂️🦸🏽‍♀️🦸🏿🦸 ♥️ I…
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In this episode, I talk with one of my greatest mentors, John Giuliano, about how the Régimen de excepción is affecting his small community. Specifically, we discuss the situation of the co-director of the Tamarindo Foundation, Santos, who was arrested 54 days ago (as of March 6, 2024). The second half of the show (@ 16:02) covers John's response t…
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11 Rules For Life by Chetan Bhagat | Book by Chetan Bhagat BOOK REVIEW One summer afternoon, Viraj, a food delivery guy, brings lunch for an author named Chetan. He is late and appears to be in distress. When Chetan asks him what the matter is, Viraj breaks down.‘I hate my life. My career is going nowhere. My girlfriend left me. I have no future,’ …
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CAN YOU REALLY MAKE MONEY? | Make epic money by Ankur Warikoo | Ronak_blogBUY NOW - https://amzn.to/48RtQxNIn his groundbreaking book Do Epic Shit, Warikoo dropped this truth bomb: ‘Three relationships determine our life's course - time, money, and ourselves.’Now, in his third book, Make Epic Money, he dives deep into the complex world of money to …
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Join Varun Duggirala in this week’s episode of Take aPause as we unravel the fascinating science behind trauma and pain, exploring it’s profound connection to our body with Dr. Meghana Dikshit. She shared how she entered the world of Ayurveda, shedding light on the ancient wisdom that has transformed her life and countless others. Discover the powe…
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Starting 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 …
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Join 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 rejuvenatio…
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Ever 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 skyro…
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Dive 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 lif…
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Here’s a gratitude-forward recipe for Sourdough Bread. I go through the 4 main ingredients that go into the bread, and then go into the ingredients that go into those, and then the ingredients that go into those… It’s a gratitude practice. Try it out on literally anything in your life and see where you end up. If you’re actually looking for my reci…
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If what I’m trying to do with this podcast is: Go deep immediately without any fluff, and Help us all understand how purpose shows itself empirically, even when things look horribly gnarly, Then I give this conversation ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. It’s deep. It deals with horrible things (sexual trauma). It’s hopeful. And Abby Carl is an absolute hero for turning all h…
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In 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 drivin…
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Jason Taylor runs deep. He’s an ecologist and Five Elements acupuncturist with a lot to share about living a healthy and balanced life. But what I liked best is how deeply he engaged with the questions. That’s part of what I love about this show – it’s not just Information handed down from On High, but a mutual exploration, where we’re all learning…
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Crystal Beasley is a trip. She’s a high priestess of the heart and listening to her journey is the auditory equivalent of getting tickled (for me) at least. At one point she tells me she is here to protect the place of women. Then she mentions a finishing school she runs, to turn Men into Gentlemen. And then she reveals the How: Teaching them to As…
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Walter Faro sees himself as a protector and creator of refuge. His father (and mentor) was a trained assassin and mercenary, and Walter has spent his life trying to understand and integrate the skills and worldview he learned in his formative years. Incredibly, he brings this history and presence to his work as a DEI facilitator. Naturally, his vis…
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I talk to world-renowned mediator Ken Cloke about: His personal reaction to the October 7th attacks and ensuing war Every Generation Has To Confront The Zero Sum Game Two Options When We Look At War What can individuals who don't live in the Middle East do? 50 Questions To Ask In Political Arguments Organizations he supports: Combatants for Peace a…
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Melvin Myles wields music as a weapon of love. He grew up in a gospel tradition in Mississippi, discovered Jazz in college, and stumbled his way (we laugh about it) into being a professional vocal artist. But for me the best part is what Melvin is so effortlessly able to communicate about the heart. Deep Truths I struggle to articulate through writ…
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This is an excerpt from a conversation Jeff Salzman with the Developmental Alliance, with a brief preface from yours truly. Jeff posts Integral takes on the news regularly at https://www.youtube.com/@UCCa3meEuah-lc2lIMX2BTng (and I often join him!) 🦸‍♀️🦸🏾🦸🏼‍♂️🦸🏽‍♀️🦸🏿🦸 ♥️ If you liked this episode, let us know with a review. And follow this show to …
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In 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 sca…
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There's two critical steps towards making the impact you want to make in the world: 1) Knowing what you want to do 2) Doing it Most people never figure out Step 1. But if you've worked hard enough to have a clear idea of what you want to do, you're still not out of the woods yet. For any plan of consequence there are lots and lots and lots and lots…
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World’s Best Girlfriend by DURJOY DATTA | READ IT OR SKIP IT? | RONAK SHAHBOOK LINK - https://amzn.to/460vBqKABOUT BOOK -D and A meet under improbable circumstances in the most unlikely of places-a posh resort in the Andamans. While A is fighting hard to escape the shackles of a lower middle-class existence, D is aimless and unsure of what his futu…
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BEFORE WE SAID GOODBYE by Toshikazu Kawaguchi | RONAK SHAHBefore We Say Goodbye: Before the Coffee Gets Cold, Book 4audiobook - https://amzn.to/3rtiDmObook - https://amzn.to/3rtiDmOToshikazu Kawaguchi’s poignant Before we say goodbye, translated from Japanese by Geoffrey Trousselot, explores the age-old question: what would you do if you could trav…
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{Hindi} Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen in Hindi summary | Buy the book here - https://amzn.to/45jasqZ"Pride and Prejudice" is a classic novel set in the early 19th-century English countryside. It primarily focuses on the manners, marriage, and morality of the British landed gentry of the time.The story revolves around Elizabeth Bennet, one of f…
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In 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! …
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Ever 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, Shrey…
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In 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…
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In 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…
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In 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 effective…
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If I were to write a book about purpose today (I have another ~3 hours before I need to pick up Jasmine), what would it be about? Which is maybe the same question as: What are the most important questions for me to address on this show? In the audio/video version of the episode (links below!) I’ll explain these things a bit more, but here’s the rou…
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In 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 grad…
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Tune 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…
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There’s two things I want to do today: Explain how you find your purpose (according to me, today) Share the “pre-interview” video I made for my upcoming guests. It’s a simple two-step method that involves asking a specific question and then running experiments based on the answer. Everyday I run into people – in person, at parties, through email, a…
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Mithila 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…
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A couple of months ago, at an in-person event I helped organize to connect people with their Visions, I met George Moore. Towards the end of the retreat, when offered the choice between a plant-based bug spray and the DEET version, he said: “Oh, give me the chemicals. They’ve been keeping me alive for over 30 years anyways” That moment planted a se…
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In 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 hi…
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In this episode, I interview an old friend of mine, Mike Taubman, who has dedicated his life to education. Mike isn’t just teaching high school, he’s helping public education in the US intersect with the perennial goals of education: Making whole humans and whole societies. Mike teaches in Newark, NJ, at North Star Academy's Washington Park High Sc…
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In 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 c…
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These are the final days of our first public Elephant In the Room challenge and it’s been a dramatic success, for me personally and for many of the 100+ people who are participating. In this week’s episode, I share my story – my elephant, my struggles, and what I learned – and draw an important lesson out of it. TLDR: I went in thinking the Elephan…
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In 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…
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