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Do you have the right tools?

Sometimes, I get these cute DMs:

"Ankur, your pics are looking awesome. Which phone do you use?"

"Ankur, your videos are so sharp. Which camera do you use?"

"Your voice sounds so clear and deep. Which mic do you use?"

"You have been meditating for so long without fail, which app do you use?"

Makes me smile :))

It's the equivalent of me asking someone, "Your book was wonderful. Which pen did you use?"

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A lot of us are stuck in the wait for the right tools.

The right camera, the right phone, the right laptop, the right course, the right book, and the right app.

The right moment.

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What we fail to recognize is that the tool is just that.

A tool.

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A tool doesn't replace the hard work.
It elevates the hard work.

A tool doesn't improve the art.
It refines the artistry.

A tool doesn't replace the skill.
It enhances its application.

If you keep waiting for the right tool, you will never give your talent the chance to shine on its own merit.

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Share your art today.
The tool will come.
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Book I am reading this week

STILL reading Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up by Abigail Shrier. Should complete it this week. This book gave me a lot to think about.

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My new book, MAKE EPIC MONEY, is now a national bestseller, having sold 115,000+ copies.

Here is a list of all the books I have shared in this newsletter so far (in alphabetical order).

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Results of last week's survey

Are you proud of your body?

• Absolutely proud
• Somewhat proud
• Not quite proud
• Hate my body

Here are the results:

Observations:

• The younger one is, the likelier it seems that they do not like their body.
  As one ages, they seem to be okay with how their body is.
• I think it's got to do with 2 things - much higher FOMO when you are young (plus the need to date, find a partner, and your looks will matter in your head) plus the fact that you are young and you can do something about it.
• I think older people are like, "Why do I need my body?" + "I am too old to work on my body".

My answer:​
I am extremely proud of my body :))
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Quotes to share

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Creativity isn't a skill; it's a lifestyle.

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The day you want to change, you will.
Until then, you will keep asking people how to change.

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If you spend enough time reviewing even the most perfect thing, you will find flaws in it.
But that may not be the best use of time.

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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.
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A lot of people (after the fitness video) asked me what my diet is like.
It is basic home-cooked food. Like the one below. Dahi, 2 roti, sabzi, daal.

Us - 15 years apart :))

Was at ISB Mohali for the new batch orientation. Always lovely to be back :))

The ISB Hyderabad campus :)))

Met my batchmate from ISB - Rohit Kapoor. He is currently the CEO of Swiggy's food marketplace

Was in Jaipur yesterday addressing the FICCI Flo Jaipur Chapter. Super fun evening.

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That's it for the week in pictures. Have a lovely weekend and week ahead, all of you lovelies :)))

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Question of the week​
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Which social media platform do you use the most, from these?

• Instagram
• YouTube
• Twitter/X
• LinkedIn
• Discord
• Don't use social media much

(and see the results of others, too)

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🎙️ Podcast I shared last week

50kmph

🚀 Content I shared this week

📹 YouTube:​

​Fat free at 43!​

📱 Instagram:​

​Love or Crush?​

🐥 X:

​11 reasons we procrastinate​

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You can, of course, always write to me by simply replying to this newsletter.

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.​
​(2024 ke 4 maheene khatam ho jaane ke shock ki kasam)

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