Leaping into the Unknown with Aalok Rathod

Have you ever taken a leap of faith into the unknown? It’s kind of like standing at the edge of a cliff, imagining all the possibility that awaits you on the other side. Then, you close your eyes—and jump. Moving countries in your adult life can feel a bit like that, too, especially when you’re in pursuit of a dream. You leave behind the environments and cultures that are familiar and comfortable to you, communities you can count on, and you also leave behind some memories and those you’ve grown up with. Of course, you’ll carry bits and pieces of all that with you in your heart no matter where you go, but your new experiences will still totally transform you. My next guest is Aalok Rathod, a fellow podcaster and immigrant to New York City. Aalok is a filmmaker and creative at heart. After living in Mumbai for 20 years, he decided to take that leap of faith in pursuit of his dream, landing him right in the heart of the Big Apple. Throughout our conversation, Aalok unpacks his journey about how he remains grateful, what it’s like living in a new and huge city, and how he navigates the intertwining of his culture with the culture of the Big Apple. Tune in to hear more about Aalok’s personal and professional journey, and how he constantly shifts his perspective to focus on gratitude. Aalok’s Definition of Happiness: “For me, happiness is doing something that you love doing, but at the same time, it impacts other people positively.”Some Questions I Ask:  - What’s your morning routine? (10:35) - How do you manage the challenges of having loved ones be so far away? (14:33) - Who are the greatest influences in your life? (18:39)In This Episode, You Will Learn:  - How Aalok developed his perspective on gratitude. (3:24) - How Aalok spiritually anchors himself each day. (10:54) - How to make friends in a new place. (15:00) - What happiness means to Aalok. (24:20)Connect with Aalok Rathod: LinkedInFacebookInstagramThe Afflatus Podcast

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