From Guarding The Post to Game Winning Penalties with Sagar Singh

Onto the Mountains with Kieren D'Souza

In today's episode, our guest KIEREN D'SOUZA, India's Ultra Marathon Runner and an endurance athlete, talks about how he started running, what pushed him to continue running after promising himself that he'd never run again. He talks about the influence of his father on him and how his father shaped him into a better person. He talks about what it is to grow up in a military family background. He talks us through what went in his mind when he first failed in 2014 in the La Ultra High (one of world's most cruel races) and how he prepared to comeback and win it the next time. He gives his whole experience of being around the globe, participating in different races, representing our country. He talks us through how he went about SPARTATHLON. He states his views on the running space in India and talks us about his vision and mission for the running space in India. He taches how to get to know oneself better and how to cultivate discipline and build a strong mind by taking ownership. Finally he gives his definition of SUCCESS & his INGREDIENTS TO SUCCESS. EPISODE NOTES: (3:36) - On the environment in Manali and How the forest life style is different from the city life style (6:00) - On how he convinced his parents to send him to Manali (7:07 )- On the influence of his father on his development, the qualities he admired & imbibed from him and how was it growing up with a father who was the Group Captain in Indian Air Force (10:34) - On how to build Discipline (12:35) - On Extreme Ownership and taking control of our life (13:19 )- On his first race experience and the afterwards (15:05) - On why took up running after promising to never run again (16:58) - On his first Ultra Marathon experience. (25:09) - On La Ultra High, Ladakh (one of world's cruelest races) - Failing to reach the cut off in 2014 and then coming back to WIN IT in 2016, the whole experience and process (30:16) - On participating in the UTMB CCC in the Alps and the whole experience. (34:02) - On how to get more affectionate towards Running. (37:42 )- Spartathlon - 246 km race - being the only Indian to participate and complete the race - ranking 85th/370 - transforming the running space in India - the whole process of getting there. (44:18) - On representing India and being the reason that India has started to participate in World Trail Championships. (46:15) - On the running space in India and how does it feel to be a Pioneer for the running space in India (47:26 )- On what is FKT (Fastest Known Time), Triple Trouble Circuit, Deo Tibba (Nivia 42k) - setting records on all the three projects - Why he wanted to do it and the whole process. (52:00 )- On whether running is mental or physical. (52:32 )- On what kind of Self Talk does he have during races (56:40 )- On his role models. (57:55 )- On his approach to life and Stoicism. (59:45 )- On his Vision & Mission. (1:01:14) -On how to get to know oneself better. (1:03:21 )- On his biggest learning from the past 27 years of his life. (1:03:51) - On the advice he’d like to give to upcoming athletes who’d like to take up ultra marathon as a career. (1:05:28 )- On what is Success according to him and what are his ingredients to success?

From Guarding The Post to Game Winning Penalties with Sagar Singh

In todays episode, our guest, SAGAR SINGH, is a wonderful footballer who is the capatin of his university team, a board topper and the Deputy Convener of his college. He talks about how his football journey began through serendipity and how it has made him the person he is today. He talks about the societal pressure we face now a days and how he came out of this loop hole. Mr. Sagar talks about the journey where he lost himself during his high school and then finding himself back again. He talks about the role of his parents in his life. He talks about DISSOCIATING CRISPLY and CUTTING LOOSE ENDS. He gives his views on micro managing and behavior towards people and how that works. He talks about dealing with injuries and how YouTube helped him. Finally he talks about his definition of SUCCESS and his INGREDIENTS TO SUCCESS.  EPISODE NOTES: (01:54) — On how his football journey begin. (03:21) — On how his passion for the game developed. (04:30) — On who were his role models. (07:28) — On what his perspective about life is. (09:22) — On what if today was his last day. (10:30) — On his goal setting process. (11:57) — On where does he see himself in future and what is current goal is. (12:55) — On how to deal with the societal pressure. (14:40) — On what went through his mind when he started playing football. (16:15) — On what is dissociating crisply and how to do it. (19:26) — On how he handled the criticism from his parents, On how he coped with doing long term and how he came out of that phase. (30:35) — On how he deals with injuries and copes with them. (33:41) — On diplomatic behaviour and different approach towards people as a person and as a captain. (38:01) — On how to identify loose string/ends among people and what is the best way to cut it. (42:05) — On what is Success according to him and what are his ingredients to success?

Secret to Success: The Shah Rukh Khan Experience

From missing the bus to represent INDIA in the U19 world cup in 2016 to just being a whisker away from being picked in the Indian Premier League (IPL) , it has been a quite a journey for this lad. A household name in Tamil Nadu and soon across the country, Shah Rukh Khan is here for the stay. Playing for Tamil Nadu and being the mainstay, the mans eyes is on the Indian Jersey. He talks about the ingredients to success and how he has coped up with fandom at a young age, how he has dealt with the disappointments at a young stage of his career and how he has managed to rise above all.

Basketball Experience with Ankush Chander

Today's guest Ankush Chander is a Basketball player, a Research Engineer, a Husband and an inspiration to many athletes. He speaks on how his ball career started, his goals and what drives him. He talks about the books that have influenced him and his perspective on life. He is a brilliant leader and talks about leadership and how one can go about leading a team and influence people. He speaks about his hostel life and how he has coped by coming over to a new state leaving his hometown and establishing himself as a mainstay in his college. He gives his insights on Time Management and how he keeps his calm when things are beyond one's control. He also talks on the transition from a Basketballer to establishing his own startup - Raxter.io. He speaks on the ideas and how they moved him. He gives his insights on programming and where can people exactly start programming and how. Finally he talks about his marriage, love and relationships. Overall, this is a full package episode and completely cherishable experience for the people of all age categories

Down the 22 Yards with Mohul Bhowmick

Today's guest Mohul Bhowmick, a cricketer and a wonderful writer, speaks on his journey, what it has taught him and his perspectives on life. He also mentions the story behind his three books and how he managed the athlete life and the student life, topping in both academics as well as in cricket. He talks about his legends from John Mayer to the modern greats. Finally he gives his biggest learning in his life and how he wants to be remembered when he finally hangs up his boots.