In this deeply moving episode of The Big Fish Cares Podcast, host Benny Fisher sits down with tech entrepreneur, coach, and global keynote speaker Manuj Aggarwal, a man whose life journey is nothing short of extraordinary.
Manuj takes us from his childhood in a small Indian town, working 12-hour shifts for $2 a day, to battling depression and surviving a suicide attempt at just 15. Through raw vulnerability, he shares how early feelings of inadequacy, pressure from his family, and a need for validation led him to the edge, and how discovering computers gave him a reason to live, learn, and lead.
Today, Manuj works with Fortune 500 companies, speaks to global audiences, and helps others turn their pain into purpose. In this episode, he opens up about what success really means, how pain can be a path to self-awareness, and why freedom, not money, is the true definition of wealth.
Key Moments:
00:00:00 The Big Fish Cares Intro
00:05:11 The Struggles of Daily Life in Poverty
00:10:31 The Journey to the U.S. Dream and Its Challenges
00:15:55 Navigating Interfaith Relationships and Family Expectations
00:21:07 Overcoming Personal Communication Challenges
00:26:30 Impact of Early Technological Innovations
00:31:48 Redefining Success: From Wealth to Fulfillment
00:36:36 Personal Breakdown and Emotional Struggles
00:41:30 Discoveries Through Meditation and Psychedelics
00:47:09 Understanding Life's Journey: Mistakes or Lessons?
00:52:08 The Seesaw Effect: AI and Human Mind Interaction
00:57:04 Understanding the Balance Between Giving and Receiving
01:02:16 Overcoming Fear and Achieving Aspirations
01:08:07 The Power of Self-Love
01:12:50 Embracing a Vision to Change the World
01:17:10 Exploring the Connection Between Krishna and Jesus
01:21:23 The Importance of Creativity in Today's World
If you’ve ever felt like your circumstances define your future, this conversation will prove otherwise.