warikoo Wanderings

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WHY DO WE LOVE FESTIVALS

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Because everyone is nice to each other.
Because everyone is dressed nicely.
Because everyone gets a few holidays.
Because everyone gets something sweet to eat.
Because everyone is happy.

Festivals, are rarely about the occasion now.
They are about the experience.

Reminding us of a time when we were like this, mostly.
When we were kids.
When we were nice to each other.
When we didn't care what we had worn.
When everyday was a holiday.
When we enjoyed what we ate.
When everyone was happy.

And then we grew up!

And now we need festivals, as an excuse to be able to feel that feeling again.

I wish you all a happy festive season.
Not today.
Everyday!

Make it happen :)

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YOUR PARENTS DID THEIR BEST

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This week's podcast episode touches upon a very sensitive but important aspect of parenting.
And how our parents, before being parents, are humans.
Who can also make mistakes.
We may have suffered because of those mistakes.
So what do we do now?

To know my views, give it a listen on Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, JioSaavn or Gaana.
​My podcasts are now on YouTube as well - because so many of you asked for it.

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BOOK I AM READING THIS WEEK

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Read 2 amazing books this week.

The first one, yet to be released, is by Devdutt Pattanaik
​Hope: Wisdom to Survive in a Hopeless World​

Devdutt writes about mythology, and in this book about hope, he reminds us how the world has "always" been starving for hope. And how have people, including the "gods" that we know of, found hope in the unlikeliest of places.

A simple yet powerful read, if you would love to know more about the journey of hope. And how in today's tough world, you can still find it.

The second I read is from my ISB Batchmate Srihari.
​Strike your balance: How to be at peace with yourself​

Srihari has worked with some of the world's best known brands - Dell, Microsoft, Adobe, in the field of product marketing. But in this book he speaks about the balance of a professional and an individual with their own desires, needs and interests. We could potentially find ourselves at conflict with our professional identifies and this immensely powerful book lays down simple steps to strike the balance.

Great read for working professionals.

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QUOTES TO SHARE

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Don’t waste your time on people who don’t value their time.
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Don't wish for happiness. Work for it!
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Most parents make it hard for their kids, by making it easy for them.
​(Share on Twitter)​

The most precious gift you can give yourself in our life, is to live it on your own terms, doing things that are truly you.
​(Share on Twitter)​

Your passion will make you money, once you ask "how does my passion help others?"
​(Share on Twitter)​

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RESPONSES TO LAST WEEK'S QUESTION

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Last week I asked all of you:

How much time do you spend daily, on your phone?

1. Less than 1 hour
2. 1-3 hours
3. 3-5 hours
4. 5+ hours

Here are the results:

Observations:

1. As we grow old, we spend lesser time on the phone. Understandable.

2. The sweet spot, up to 22 years - is around 5 hours, which drops to around 3-5 hours for 23-40, and to around 3 hours for 40+.

3. Less than 5% of the overall population (massive extrapolation, from just this survey) is spending less than 1 hour on their phones. Pause and think of this for a second. A product that is used by 95%, for more than an hour a day. INCREDIBLE!

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THIS WEEK'S QUESTION

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No questions for this week. Diwali break :)

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CONTENT I SHARED THIS WEEK

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​True cost of Smallcase Investing (YouTube)​

​3 Best Financial Decisions of my Life (YouTube)​

​Mistakes I made in my 20s (YouTube)​

​Life becomes easier when...(LinkedIn)​

​I love taking vacations for a special reason (LinkedIn)​

​AMA on weekends (IGTV)​

​Watch this if you have parental pressure (IGTV)​

​3 things you realise in your 20s (Reel)​

​Do you remember that person? (Reel)​

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PICTURE OF THE WEEK

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We had gone to Bir Billing (Himachal Pradesh) for paragliding, this weekend. It was a beautiful experience, flying in the air for 35+ mins.
This picture is from the take-off site.
The town below is Bir (which is the landing site).

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.
​​(Diwali mein Soan Paapdi NAHI khaane ki kasam!)

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