How can we control our minds, handle adversity, set goals, manage expectations, access logic, and protect ourselves by creating an inner citadel?
Stoicism, a philosophy that originated in ancient Rome, helps answer the above questions and many more. Stoicism consists of practical principles on how to live a good life. This episode provides a brief introduction of this philosophy.
Concepts discussed include control the controllables, serenity prayer, negative visualisation, voluntary discomfort, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), resilience, mental strength, inner citadel, expectation setting, catastrophizing, happiness.
People discussed include Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Epictetus, Dr Aaron Beck.

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Discussion on thriving in the future of work, the gig economy, why do top performers struggle in becoming great leaders, coaching as a life skill, listening vs giving advice, becoming self-aware, practical ways to build confidence, ways to network authentically, how to ask, uncommon leaders - Satya Nadella, Sheryl Sandberg

In conversation with Ruchira Chaudhary - Executive coach, adjunct faculty at several top tier business schools including Chicago Booth and London Business School; regular contributor to Harvard Business Review; acclaimed author who's recent book on Coaching is globally recognised with leaders like Sheryl Sandberg endorsing it and rating of 4.7/5 in amazon.

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Sid has been let down by a close friend. We lean on psychology to understand why this situation stresses him. Then see how a psychological tool helps him process this setback and deal with it using his intellect.

Concepts discussed include thought suppression, rumination, expressive writing, coherent self-narrative, and journaling. 

Psychologists discussed include Dr. Timothy Wilson, Dr. Daniel Wegner, Jamie Pennebaker, Susan Nolen-Hoeksema.

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Disappointing situations are a common occurrence in life. If we are passed over for a promotion, have a heated argument with our spouse, feel let down by a friend, or face any negative event in this realm - it's common to exaggerate and dramatize the situation in our minds, making the issue exponentially worse. 
This causes stress and anxiety. It affects our mental health. Why does this happen and how do we deal with this? That's the focus of this episode.

Concepts discussed include second arrow syndrome, mindfulness, mindfulness technique noting, Sufi poet Rumi, work-life, personal-life, stress, anxiety, mental health.

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 Some of us spend years working towards success accomplishing extraordinary feats - but this does not bring us happiness.  Why does this happen?
We look at the above via the lens of the achievement vs fulfillment mindsets.
The episode discusses these mindsets through the story of Maya, who despite achieving more than she ever imagined isn't fulfilled.

Concepts discussed include values, midlife crisis, rat race, goal setting, career planning, stage of life, conscious decision making, wheel of life.

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Intro Episode -
In this episode, host Sharad Lal describes what this podcast is about and to who this will be useful. He shares the inspiration that led to this podcast and provides a range of topics that will be discussed over the next few months.

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