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  • How can setbacks be turned into opportunities Ft. Arjuna Awardee Badminton, Prannoy HS Ep 51

    In this episode, Pranoy HS, an Arjuna Award winning Badminton player, shares valuable insights on the journey towards success. He emphasizes the importance of making sacrifices today for a better tomorrow and stepping out of one's comfort zone to take risks and aim higher. Pranoy also highlights the significance of having a fighter mentality to overcome injuries and turn setbacks into opportunities for growth. He advises against letting negativity take up space in one's mind and surrounding oneself with a supportive network to achieve success. Pranoy cautions against comparing oneself with others and instead, focusing on personal strengths and weaknesses. Lastly, he reminds listeners that it's okay to struggle and seek help, as it takes courage to ask for assistance and embark on a healing journey.

    About Pranoy HS:
    Prannoy HS is an Arjuna Award winning Badminton player. He rose to prominence after winning the silver medal in Boys’ singles at the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics followed by another silver in 2011 Bahrain International Challenge. Over the years, he has become one of the top-ranked players in the world and has represented India in many prestigious badminton tournaments. He has a career-high world ranking of number 8, which he attained in June 2018. He has won a gold medal (men’s team) and a silver medal (men’s singles) in 2016 South Asian Games. He won bronze medals in 2016 Asia Team Championships and 2020 Asia Team Championships. He has also won Gold medal in 2018 Commonwealth Games and Thomas Cup in Bangkok 2022.

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  • How to grow and thrive during tough times Ft Arjuna Award-Winning Triple Jumper, Arpinder Singh Ep. 50

    In this episode, Arpinder Singh, an Arjuna Award-winning triple jumper, shares his insights on various life lessons. He highlights that challenges are an integral part of life and overcoming them makes life more meaningful. According to him, tough times do not define us, but refine us, and negative situations can be an opportunity to look for the silver lining. Arpinder emphasizes that the most valuable lessons in life are learnt during tough times, and in difficult situations, it's important to hold on to hope. He believes that success is earned through discipline and hard work, and extraordinary results require extraordinary effort. He also stresses the importance of following a disciplined routine for unlocking productivity. Arpinder discourages complaining and advises focusing on hard work instead. He suggests working hard, letting go of expectations, and trusting the process to achieve desired results.

    About Arpinder Singh:
    Arpinder Singh is an accomplished Indian triple jumper, who has made significant contributions to the field of athletics in his country. Arpinder first gained recognition in the athletics world when he won a bronze medal in triple jump at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. He also won a bronze medal in the same event at the 2013 Asian Championships held in Pune, India and 2018 IAAF Continental Cup. He has won a gold medal in 2018 Asian Games and 2017 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts game. He is also honoured with the Arjuna Award, second-highest sporting honour of India. Arpinder has continued to excel in his career, and his achievements have earned him several accolades and honors in India. He is a notable athlete who has inspired many young Indians to pursue their dreams in sports.

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  • Why is Courage Essential for Success Ft. Cricketer WPL UP Warriors, Anjali Sarvani Ep. 49

    In this episode, Anjali Sarvane, a cricketer for the WPL UP Warriors team, discusses several important topics. She explains how challenges, which may seem daunting at first, can actually become stepping stones to success with persistence and perseverance. She also emphasizes how losing something can be a blessing in disguise, as it can lead to greater appreciation for what we have and what's to come. Anjali also touches upon the idea that success is not defined by how many times we fall, but rather how many times we get back up and keep pushing. She stresses the importance of consistency and how it breeds success, even on the days when we don't feel like showing up. Lastly, Anjali encourages listeners to invest in themselves, as it is the greatest investment one can make. She believes that self-belief and improvement are crucial for personal growth and achieving one's potential.

    About Anjali Sarvani:
    A young pace bowler, Anjali Sarvani, made her international debut against Australia in December 2022. Her cricket career began in 2012 when she was selected for the India U-19 women's team. During the Senior Women's Cricket Inter Zonal Three Days Game in 2017, she won best bowler honours. Before joining Railways in 2020, she was an integral part of the Andhra Pradesh team from 2012-2020. This player has been the talk of WPL 2023's inaugural season. It definitely helped her to showcase her talent in front of the whole world after being picked up by UP Warriorz. In the entire tournament, she has achieved quite a lot of acclaim for her outstanding performance.

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  • How to stay committed towards self-improvement Ft Formula 1 Racing Driver, David Coulthard Ep. 48

    In this episode, David Coulthard, a Formula 1 Racing Driver, shares his insights on the keys to success. He emphasizes the importance of teamwork, respect, and cherishing team contributions. Coulthard also encourages listeners to evolve and grow throughout life, using every step as an opportunity to become greater. He notes that success requires momentum, self-belief, and commitment. To achieve success, it is crucial to maintain focus and prioritize goals, while also letting go of things beyond our control. Coulthard believes that problems are opportunities in disguise and that adopting a problem-solving mindset is essential. He also emphasizes the importance of dedication and persistence in self-improvement, and the power of visualisation and preparation to reach success.

    About David Coulthard
    David Coulthard is a retired Scottish Formula One racing driver who was one of the most successful drivers of his era. He competed in Formula One for 15 seasons, winning 13 Grand Prix races and finishing on the podium 62 times. Coulthard began his career in karting before progressing to single-seaters and eventually making his way to Formula One in 1994. Over the course of his career, he drove for some of the most successful teams in the sport, including Williams, McLaren, and Red Bull Racing. Coulthard was known for his smooth and consistent driving style, as well as his ability to manage tires and fuel during races. In addition to his success on the track, Coulthard has also been a popular and respected figure off the track, known for his intelligence, sense of humor, and philanthropic work.
    Throughout his impressive career, David Coulthard achieved many significant milestones and accomplishments. He finished as runner-up in the Formula One World Championship in both 2001 and 2002, behind Michael Schumacher. Coulthard also helped his teams win four Constructors' Championships, two with Williams in 1996 and 1997 and two with McLaren in 1998 and 1999. He set the fastest lap in 18 Grands Prix, which is the fourth-highest total in Formula One history, and he achieved his first Grand Prix win at the Portuguese Grand Prix in 1995. Additionally, Coulthard won the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix twice, in 2000 and 2002, and his final victory came in the 2003 Australian Grand Prix. Coulthard's remarkable achievements and contributions to the sport have made him one of the most respected and celebrated drivers in the history of Formula One.

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  • Why is Adaptability Important? Ft. French Race Car Driver, Celia Martin Ep. 47

    In this episode, Celia Martin, a French race car driver, talks about various aspects of personal growth and development. She emphasizes the importance of adapting to different circumstances, as it is the key to survival. Celia also acknowledges that change is inevitable, and being adaptable is crucial to move forward. Celia encourages listeners to stop self-sabotaging and start believing in themselves, reminding them that they deserve to be their own biggest ally, not their own enemy. Celia ends the discussion by urging listeners to stay focused on their goals, even when the road gets tough, and not let doubts and fears hold them back from achieving greatness.

    About Celia Martin:
    The French racing driver, CĂ©lia Martin, is pursuing her goals in motorsport. Her talent is considered atypical, as she did not follow the usual path of starting with karting before moving on to touring cars. Instead, she went straight to touring cars and discovered the NĂŒrburgring Nordschleife in 2014, falling in love with the track and knowing she could achieve something great there.
    At one point, CĂ©lia managed a French racing team for a Peugeot Sport customer in the 24H Series championship, and despite many podium finishes, she decided to stop everything and leave France for Germany in 2017 to concentrate solely on racing. Her studies in law and private wealth management, as well as learning German, were very useful during this time. In 2018, she became a factory racing and test driver for Jaguar Land Rover and also became the first French female driver to be a Race-Taxi driver for NĂŒrburgring JLR Test Centre, succeeding Sabine Schmitz and Claudia HĂŒrtgen.
    Since 2019, CĂ©lia has been part of an all-female team racing in the NLS and 24H NĂŒrburgring and became the first French woman to participate in this mythical race. She is also an official AMG Instructor and instructs at two major schools on the Nordschleife. CĂ©lia attends and hosts behind-the-scenes events for F1, sharing her passion and knowledge for this series and motorsport in general as an Expert Host to VIP Paddock Club guests attending races around the world.
    This year, Célia will be racing for the first time in the GT4 German championship on an Aston Martin GT4. There is also a possibility that she may be seen in an Aston Martin GT3 later this year.

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  • Identify Your Passion & Turn IT Into Your Career Ft. Gold In South Asian Games Taekwondo, Latika Bhandari Ep. 46

    In this Episode, Latika Bhandari, Gold South Asian Games in Taekwondo, talks about not letting anyone tell you that you can't do something as you’re never too old to follow your dreams. She advises the audience to cultivate self belief because when you believe in yourself, anything is possible. And you don’t only have to achieve something great to feel valued, as a life lived with integrity, grace and respect is a life well-lived as well. True success is achieved when you remain grounded and humble.

    About Latika Bhandhari:
    Latika Bhandhari is an Indian Taekwondo Athlete. She has won Bronze medal in Asian Senior Championship, silver medal in commonwealth championship and south Asian games 2016. She has also won a gold medal in 2019 world championship and National Games in 2011 and 2015. She has also participated in Asian Games and has a record of being 16 Times National Champion. She was honoured by the Madhya Pradesh Highest Sports award Vikram Award in 2012.

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  • Are you ready to keep fighting for what you want? Ft. National Hockey Women’s Team, Mumtaz Khan Ep. 45

    In this episode, Mumtaz Khan, National Hockey Women’s Team, talks about how giving up is not an option and you should keep fighting for what you want. She also advises to celebrate your victories but never forget the lessons you learn from your losses. A fighter fighter spirit is not about being aggressive, it’s about being determined, staying focused and achieving goals.

    About Mumtaz Khan:
    Mumtaz Khan is an emerging athlete of the Indian Hockey Women’s team. She has won the bronze medal in Girls U18 Asia Cup in 2016, silver medal in youth Olympic Games in Bangkok 2018 and U23 Six Nations Invitational Tournament in Belgium 2018. She also won a silver medal in Youth Olympic Games in Argentina 2018 and a gold medal in Test Matches India ‘A’ Women’s Team vs France ‘A’ Women’s team in 2019.
    She was also named the FIH Women’s Rising Star of the Year 2021-2022 in the women’s category. She was also honoured with Hockey India Asunta Lakra Award for upcoming of the year 2022 (Women under 21). She finished in third place on the list of top scorers in the World Cup.

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  • Motivation or Discipline: Which one takes you further in life? Ft. Cross-Country Rally Athlete, Ashish Raorane Ep. 44

    In this episode, Ashish Raorane, Cross-Country Rally Athlete talks, about how it's never too late to start walking your own path and living a life that truly fulfils you. Your passion is what sets you apart from the crowd. Motivation may come and go, but consistency is what separates the winners from the quitters.


    About Ashish Raorane:

    Ashish Raorane is a cross-country rally pilot. Marine engineer turned professional cross-country motorcycle rallyist, he is among the very few Indians who have participated in the Dakar Rally, the world's toughest rally raid event. The Malle Moto class (privateer) that he competed in is for those who seek a pure test of spirit and endurance. Its One man, One bike and a box of tools. 14 days and 8000 kilometers of hard racing. With his talent, determination and unwavering focus, Ashish has pushed beyond mental and physically limits and continues to inspire young racers and fans alike.

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  • How To Create A Life You're Proud Of Ft. Formula E World Champion, Lucas Di Grassi Ep 43

    In this episode, Formula E World Champion, Lucas Di Grassi, talks about adopting a Stoic philosophy of living: focus your energy on yourself and what you can control. It helps reduce lot of anxiety and pressure and instead of focusing on result, you focus on what you can control and try to improve and put your 100 % effort in that direction. When things seem complicated and you face an obstacle in life, simplify. Get to the root of the problem and work from there.

    About Lucas Di Grassi:
    Formula E world champion, Lucas Di Grassi, is the most successful Brazilian driver of the decade, collecting victories, titles and international public recognition. He is also the biggest name in the history of the Formula E World Championship, adding a title, two runners-up and two third places, in addition to being the record holder for 32 podiums. In 2015 he was named the best endurance driver and also the best Formula E competitor in the world.
    Formula E world champion in 2017, Lucas is the main driver in the history of this category. He was also the best in the world in Formula 3 in 2005, runner-up in the World Endurance Championship in 2016 and the best Brazilian in the 24 Hours of Le Mans at all times - with three podium finishes. From 2005 to 2011, Lucas was involved in Formula 1 in several ways, either as an official driver for (Virgin Racing), a test driver for (Renault and Pirelli) or a reserve driver for (Renault). Currently he competes in the FIA Formula E World Championship for Mahindra Racing. 

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  • How To Aim Higher, Bigger & Better? Ft. Syrian Swimmer Refugee Olympic Team, Alaa Maso Ep. 42

    Alaa Maso Oly is an inspiration for many out there who never give up on the face of challenges. He is a Syrian swimmer who represented the IOC Refugee team as he competed in the 2020 summer Olympics in men's 50M freestyle. He talks about his journey, tackling obstacles and emerging as an inspiration to all who dare to dream.

    About Alaa Maso:
    Alaa Maso is an International Olympic Committee Refugee Athlete Scholarship holder in Swimming, who is a true inspiration to a lot of people out there. He left Syria in the year 2015 and finally settled in Germany in 2016. One glimpse at his respectable career and you're left in awe of the greatness it brews. He competed at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic for the International Olympic Committee Refugee Olympic team. He proved his mettle in the men's 50M freestyle tournament. To those unaware, his brother Mohamad Maso too bagged the 47th position in the 2020 Olympics in men's triathlon.
    Who is Garima Avtar:
    Garima Avtar is an extreme rally driver, freelance automotive journalist, 2 times Tedx Speaker, a host in the NBA India Weekly Show. and a passionate content creator. She has been a trailblazer in the male-dominated sport of extreme rallying, & a true inspiration for anyone who dreams of following their passion, despite all odds.
    Amongst many other accomplishments, she was the first professional woman rally driver for Mahindra Adventure Rally Team & has won many rallies in her category. She is the first professional woman driver for Mercedes-Benz Luxe Drive India.
    As a speaker, she has motivated audiences on forums such as TEDxShivNadarUniversity, TedxGLIMChennai, She's Mercedes, TIE Delhi, FICCI Global Young Leaders Forum, Dell India Leadership series,  amongst others.
    Over the years, her work has won her many accolades & awards. She was felicitated by the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand and actress Dia Mirza for organizing the Women's Car Rally in January 2018 for the launch of a new chapter for FICCI Ladies Organization (FLO) and in 2019 by the Governor of Uttrakhand. She was felicitated on IWD 2021 by India's former Sports & Youth Affairs minister Shri Kiren Rijiju for her achievements in motorsports.
    She has been recognised with awards such as ETBrand Equity Influencer Marketing Award, Iconic Women Leader in Sports as an Enabler of Change’, Best Female Driver, Radio One ‘SuperWoman’, Asian Achievement award for outstanding work in extreme rallying, FLO Delhi Women Leadership Award, Khel Gaurav award, Iconic Women Creating a Better World for All’, Peaklife Women Inspire Award, Women Super Achiever Award , Distinguished Women Achiever, INSPIRA Honors, amongst others.
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Join Garima Avtar, an extreme rally driver, an independent automotive journalist, 2X Tedx Speaker in 'The Garima Avtar Show', as she discusses sports psychology with accomplished athletes, coaches and experts, to help get answers to your conundrums, to face your fears, to turn weaknesses into your strengths and to keep your eyes on the target. Come along on this journey and take a joyride full of motivation, tips and tricks to get you prepared to face your challenges head on and achieve your goals.