Tales From The Norm

Artists on Air ft.Amaresh

“Artists on Air” are special episodes where Asit talks to artists from different fields like painting, photography, dancing, etc. Juggling between being an embedded engineer and charcoal artist, Amaresh shares his method and thought process toward art in this episode. And also some wise words for anyone who wants to get their hands dirty with colors or charcoal for that matter. #talesfromthenorm Episode Resources: Amaresh Kumar Nayak | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/amaresh_kumar_nayak/] Asit Mohanty | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthenorm/] Website: www.talesfromthenorm.com [https://www.talesfromthenorm.com/]  Let's Connect: --------------------- 📧 : asit@talesfromthenorm.com “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” ~ Pablo Picasso Subscribe to #talesfromthenorm for more such amazing stories and ideas and leave a review it helps me grow.

Commit to your goals the right way! ft. Amit

Having a framework that helps you attack your goals the right way, sticking to them and getting it done is going to be a game-changer. Asit talks about the six step framework that has worked for him in many aspects of his life so far. Later,In conversation with Amit, to dive into his journey of going through a complete body transformation in just under 16 weeks. Don't forget to take notes. Episode Resources: Books: * Atomic habits [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40121378-atomic-habits]- James clear * Motivation myth [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34962304-the-motivation-myth]- Jeff haden * Make time [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37880811-make-time] -Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky * Start With Why [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7108725-start-with-why] - Simon Sinek Amit Mohanty | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/amit-mohanty-18b75097/] Amit Mohanty | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/amitmohanty56/] Asit Mohanty   | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthenorm/] Website: www.talesfromthenorm.com [https://www.talesfromthenorm.com/] Let's Connect: --------------------- 📧 : asit@talesfromthenorm.com [asit@talefromthenorm.com] Subscribe to #talesfromthenorm for more such amazing stories and ideas and leave a review it helps me grow. "You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." ~ C.S. Lewis

The dream of an equitable society ft. Shrestha

Asit sits down with Shrestha to understand her dream of an equitable society.Her Journey from being an educator to a recruiter at Teach For India(TFI) and now an incoming LSE graduate hasn't been smooth. However, her constant efforts over the last 5-6 years to establish the dialogue around the things that are considered to be taboo and questioning the norm and the stigmas that hold us back from being better as an individual and society, has taken her places and  been rewarding in ways unimaginable. Episode Resources: * 50 toughest questions of life [https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/55990680]- Deepak ramola *  The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43708884-the-boy-the-mole-the-fox-and-the-horse] - Charlie Mackesy * Start With Why [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7108725-start-with-why?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=TujY6asUQD&rank=1] - Simon Sinek 1. Teach for india [https://www.teachforindia.org/] 2. NFHS article by TOI [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/voices/what-does-nhfs-5-tell-us-about-womens-empowerment-in-india/]. Shrestha Satpathy | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrestha-satpathy-90115a196/] Shrestha Satpathy | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/shrestha.05/] Asit Mohanty   | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthenorm/] Website: www.talesfromthenorm.com [https://www.talesfromthenorm.com/] Let's Connect: --------------------- 📧 : asit@talesfromthenorm.com [asit@talefromthenorm.com] Subscribe to #talesfromthenorm for more such amazing stories and ideas and leave a review it helps me grow. "Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies." ~ Mother Teresa

Getting back on feet, one step at a time.

Amaresh's World came crashing down when he was diagnosed with Lumbar(L5) Spondylosis at age 13, to an extent where he was bedridden. And, to be able to walk again seemed like a dream. It  took him years to stand on his feet,walk and run properly. He says and I quote "It has taught me valuable lessons and made me more kind." #talesfromthenorm #TFTN Episode Resources: Amaresh Kumar Nayak | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/amaresh_kumar_nayak/] Asit Mohanty | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthenorm/] Website: www.talesfromthenorm.com [https://www.talesfromthenorm.com/] Let's Connect: --------------------- 📧 : asit@talesfromthenorm.com [asit@talefromthenorm.com] Subscribe to #talesfromthenorm for more such amazing stories and ideas and leave a review it helps me grow. "you may not control all the events that happen to you but you can decide not be reduced by them" ~ Maya Angelou

Bonus: Women's Day Special

I’m born to fly high, stand to the level and shine bright even in the night sky, Just like theirs, matters my voice, I’m gonna be my best and let no one deprive me of making a choice. Enough of being in the shadow and with the flow, It's time to take the stage and glow.                                            ~ Asit Mohanty Happy International Women's Day.❤️ A short and beautiful episode dedicated for all the women out there. Asit Mohanty | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthenorm/] Website: www.talesfromthenorm.com [https://www.talesfromthenorm.com/] Let's Connect: --------------------- 📧 : asit@talesfromthenorm.com [asit@talefromthenorm.com] Subscribe to #talesfromthenorm for more such amazing stories and ideas and leave a review it helps me grow. "I am grateful to be a woman. I must have done something great in another life" ~ Maya Angelou