The Guiding Voice

Is a perfect GPA enough to get you into an Ivy League school? (Hint: It’s not.)

In this episode of The Guiding Voice, host Navin Samala welcomes Pavithra Srinivasan, co-founder of Galvanized Global Education. Having mentored thousands of students, Pavithra pulls back the curtain on what elite universities like Harvard, Stanford, and Cornell are actually looking for in their undergraduate applicants.

From debunking the "Topper Myth" to explaining the power of "Impactful Storytelling," Pavithra provides a masterclass for students and parents navigating the high-pressure world of global admissions. Learn how to move from a "Laundry List" of achievements to a compelling narrative that shifts the needle from "Applicant" to "Accepted."

Key Takeaways:

✅ The "Open Book" Reality: Why concepts matter more than rote memorization.

✅ Why exceptional academics don't guarantee admission (and what does).

✅ How to showcase "Community Impact" without "Cut-Copy-Paste" projects.

✅ The "Triangle of Success": How parents, students, and counselors must align.

✅ Navigating H-1B changes: Why your undergrad degree is a lifelong investment.

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#IvyLeague #StudyAbroad #CollegeAdmissions #TheGuidingVoice #TGV #PavithraSrinivasan #HigherEducation #Harvard #Stanford #CareerSuccess

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction: What Makes Ivy Leagues Unique?

02:50 - Meet Pavithra Srinivasan: Admission Strategy Expert

04:30 - Rapid Fire Round 1: Curiosity, Multiverses, and Yoda

06:03 - Pavitra’s Guiding Voice & Success Mantra

08:52 - The Indian vs. Global Education System Reality

12:35 - Stanford Masters Experience: The Open Book Revelation

16:30 - Myth-Busting: Do Ivy Leagues Only Look at Grades?

19:05 - Showcasing Impact: Real Stories of Student Success

25:06 - Can Non-Toppers Get Into Ivy Leagues? (Archery & Design)

28:30 - The Art of Storytelling: Essays, Narrative, and 45 Drafts

33:20 - Advice for Parents: Supporting Without Pressuring

40:40 - The 3 Biggest Mistakes Undergrad Applicants Make

45:45 - Balancing Ivy vs. Other Global Universities

47:30 - The Financial Side: Scholarships and Hidden Costs

53:10 - Rapid Fire Round 2: Billboards, Dream Campuses, and quirky essays

01:04:00 - H-1B Visa Changes: Should You Still Invest in a US Degree?

01:08:25 - Trivia: Surprising Facts About the Ivy League

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Are you ready to elevate your leadership impact through the lens of neuroscience and emotional intelligence? In this compelling episode of The Guiding Voice, we sit down with Aruna Mookhey—a renowned leadership coach, neuro-leadership expert, and the mother of Miss World 1999, Yukta Mookhey.

Aruna shares her profound insights on why "Neuro-Emotional Intelligence" is the non-negotiable power skill for the modern era. We explore the critical balance between AI’s data-driven brain and the human heart’s empathy, uncovering how leaders can rewire their brains to thrive under pressure. From her personal journey of supporting global success to her "unstoppable" energy at 76, Aruna provides a masterclass on leading with clarity, compassion, and purpose.

What You’ll Learn:

Neuro-EI Defined: Why technical knowledge isn't enough to manage modern teams.

The AI Complement: How to use artificial intelligence as a partner, not a competitor.

Brain Rewiring: Simple techniques to move from impulsive reactions to thoughtful responses.

Empathy as an Edge: Why compassion is the ultimate "human monopoly" in a digital world.

2030 Leadership: Preparing the next generation for the challenges of the future.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to Neuro-Emotional Intelligence

02:20 - Secret Reveal: Aruna Mookhey's Personal Connection to Miss World

05:35 - Rapid Fire Round 1: Fueling Growth and Invention

08:43 - Aruna's Success Mantra: Resilience and Self-Care

11:02 - Shaping a Dream: Supporting Yukta Mookhey's Miss World Journey

12:47 - The Brave Decision: Supporting a College Dropout

15:00 - Bridging the Leadership Gap: Defining Neuro-EI

19:10 - Secret to Unstoppable Energy: Yoga, Meditation, and Continuous Learning

20:55 - AI vs. EI: How Brain Science Complements Artificial Intelligence

22:56 - The Human Monopoly: Why AI Can’t Replace Empathy

25:55 - Empathy: The New Edge in High-Pressure Environments

28:58 - Rewiring Your Brain: From Reaction to Response

33:10 - Leadership 2030: Designing a Future-Proof Curriculum

37:05 - Rapid Fire Round 2: Leading with the Heart

44:21 - One Piece of Advice for Aspiring Global Leaders

46:41 - Trivia Segment: 90% of Top Leaders Score High on EI

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In this powerful episode of The Guiding Voice, we welcome Kevin St Clergy, a successful entrepreneur who exited a $50 million business and author of "Beyond Blind Blaming." Kevin shares his life-changing realization that many of our greatest struggles in leadership and growth stem from misidentified problems.

Discover the "RCD Method"—Reflect, Connect, and Decide—a practical framework to stop "blind blaming" and start solving the root causes of failure. From his childhood baseball journey to overcoming undiagnosed health issues, Kevin provides a masterclass on taking 100% responsibility and making the decisive shifts necessary for true success.

Key Highlights:

The Problem with Problems: Why we often succeed at solving the wrong problems perfectly.

Hero to Zero: How a childhood baseball dream was derailed by something entirely invisible.

The RCD Method: A three-step formula to gain clarity in your career and life.

MFD Leadership: Why the ability to make decisions quickly is the ultimate competitive advantage.

Success as Impact: Moving beyond vanity metrics to create a lasting legacy.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction: Are You Solving the Wrong Problem?

02:54 - Meet Kevin St Clergy: Author of Beyond Blind Blaming

04:15 - Rapid Fire Round: Curiosity, Invention, and Future

10:19 - Who is Kevin's Guiding Voice?

12:43 - Success Mantra: Empathy and 100% Responsibility

14:11 - The Toughest Lesson: It's Not Marketing, It's the Model

16:33 - Hero to Zero: The Baseball Story That Changed Everything

19:27 - What is Blind Blaming?

21:21 - Examples of Solving the Wrong Problem in Business

25:42 - The RCD Method: Reflect, Connect, Decide

36:08 - Second Rapid Fire Round: Billboard Messages & MFD

47:38 - Mindset Shift: The Power of a "To-Be" List

49:15 - Conclusion & Trivia: Why Startups Really Fail

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https://nps.blindblaming.com/media

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In this episode of The Guiding Voice, we dive into the transformative power of storytelling with award-winning film director, entrepreneur, and author Manny Bains, joined by repeat guest Dr. Aninda Sidana.

Discover why Manny believes video is the defining medium of our century and how films like his latest work, The Cure: Inside Job, are tackling global health and mental wellness by evoking deep emotional responses that books alone cannot achieve. We explore the "marathon mindset" of a filmmaker, the intersection of creativity and commercial success, and why you are the ultimate director of your own life's movie.

What You’ll Learn:

Cinema vs. Literature: Why film's emotional resonance is the key to global impact.

The "Rule of Thinking": How focusing your energy can attract the perfect global collaborators.

Healing Through Story: Behind the scenes of Manny's film on holistic and preventative health.

The Creative Entrepreneur: Balancing the technical craft of acting and directing with a robust business mindset.

Master Your Universe: Why "nobody is coming to save you" is the most liberating lesson for any leader.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction: Master Your Universe or It Will Master You

02:28 - Meet Manny Bains and Dr. Aninda Sidana

04:15 - The "Rule of Thinking": How Manny and Aninda Connected

05:35 - Rapid Fire Round 1: Curiosity, Innovation, and the Future

10:30 - Who is Your Guiding Voice? Intuition and Mentorship

13:05 - Success Mantras: Massive Success as the Best Revenge

15:05 - Success is a State of Being, Not a Destination

16:50 - The Toughest Lesson: You Have the Power to Save Yourself

18:18 - Why Cinema is More Powerful Than Books or Speeches

20:05 - Real-World Impact: How a Live Screening Transformed an Audience

21:25 - Short Films vs. Feature Length: Does Attention Span Matter?

22:08 - Creative Storytelling Meets Entrepreneurial Marketing

25:15 - Resilience in Filmmaking: Paying the Price for Your Vision

26:35 - Behind 'The Cure': A Passion Project for Global Health

29:45 - Second Rapid Fire Round: Dream Bigger and Men Can Cry

34:05 - A Scene From My Life: Turning Personal Pain into Cinema

35:10 - You are the Director of Your Own Life's Movie

38:15 - Top 3 Skills for Modern Entrepreneurs: Sales, Marketing, Communication

41:45 - Trivia: How 'Casablanca' Changed U.S. Foreign Policy

Guests:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-aninda-sidhana-642978291/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bainsm/

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Want to achieve financial freedom through real estate without the traditional 3% rental yields? In this episode of The Guiding Voice, we sit down with Senthilprabhu Eswarakumar, India's first Airbnb Business Consultant and CEO of Superhost.

Senthilprabhu shares his incredible journey—from being a UX designer to becoming a "Superhost" in less than 60 days. He breaks down the exact strategies he used to scale his rentals, including his "Breakfast Token" hack that delighted guests while keeping costs low. Whether you are a property owner or an aspiring entrepreneur looking for rental arbitrage opportunities, this episode is your blueprint for success in the short-term rental market.

In this video, you’ll learn:

Why real estate is the ultimate asset for inflation-proof income.

How to target the right guest segments (Interviews, Gen Z, and International Travelers).

The legal and tax considerations for Indian Airbnb hosts.

How to use technology and automation to manage your listings remotely.

The secret to creating a "Guest Favorite" experience every time.

Connect with Senthilprabhu Eswarakumar: [LinkedIn Profile Link]

#AirbnbBusiness #PassiveIncome India #RealEstateInvesting #Superhost #TheGuidingVoice #EntrepreneurshipIndia #FinancialFreedom

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction: Why Real Estate is the Ultimate Asset

01:30 - Meet Senthilprabhu Eswarakumar: India’s 1st Airbnb Consultant

03:50 - Rapid Fire Round 1: Curiosity, Growth, and Leadership

06:40 - The Journey: From UX Design to Airbnb Entrepreneurship

09:10 - Success Mantra: Consistency and Guest Experience

13:40 - The "Airbnb Millionaire" Research: Insights for Under-30s

15:00 - Market Analysis: How to Evaluate a Potential Property

18:00 - The "Swiggy of Short-Term Rentals": Superhost’s Business Model

20:40 - Pricing Strategy: How to Hit 12%+ Returns

22:50 - Legal and Tax Basics for Indian Hosts (20 Lakh Threshold)

25:10 - Common Mistakes New Hosts Make (And How to Avoid Them)

27:00 - The "Breakfast Token" Strategy: Creating Unique Guest Experiences

28:15 - Rapid Fire Round 2: Airbnb Disasters and "Game Changers"

34:20 - Final Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

35:40 - Trivia: Fascinating Facts About Airbnb in India

38:00 - Closing Thoughts

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Do you want to influence people and make a lasting impact every time you speak? In this powerful episode of The Guiding Voice, we welcome back Rahul Jain, a renowned public speaking coach, Josh Talks speaker, and three-time Toastmasters District Champion.

Rahul breaks down the core of impactful communication: the "sync" between what we think, what we deliver, and what the audience actually experiences. He challenges the myth that speaking is a natural-born talent and explains why it is a learnable superpower. From his "Breakfast Token" strategy to his moving personal story about vulnerability and healing, Rahul shares the exact blueprint for finding your voice and mastering the art of influence.

In this video, you’ll learn:

The 3 versions of every conversation and how to get them in sync.

Why authenticity is the ultimate "cheat code" for public speakers.

The "7-Second Rule" for hooking any audience instantly.

How to use reverse psychology to calm your mind before a big talk.

The role of vulnerability in building deep connections with your listeners.

Connect with Rahul Jain: [LinkedIn Profile Link]

#PublicSpeaking #LeadershipSkills #Influence #Toastmasters #TheGuidingVoice #Authenticity #CommunicationSkills #CareerGrowth

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction: Authenticity Rules the Game

01:30 - Meet Rahul Jain: 3-Time Toastmasters District Champion

03:50 - Rapid Fire Round 1: Influence, Charisma, and Connection

05:55 - Defining Impactful Communication: The "Three Versions" Rule

07:10 - Authenticity vs. Perfection: Why Flaws Don’t Matter

08:40 - The Biggest Mistake Speakers Make (And How to Fix It)

10:10 - 500 Hours on Stage: Strategies for High-Impact Speeches

12:30 - The 7-Second Hook: Capturing Declining Attention Spans

14:55 - The Power of Vulnerability: Rahul’s Personal Healing Journey

19:30 - Born Speaker vs. Made Speaker: Is Influence a Talent?

21:20 - Top 3 Tips for Preparing for a Large Stage or Keynote

24:45 - Rapid Fire Round 2: Simon Sinek, Embarrassing Moments, and Results

27:35 - Final Idea: The Journey from Idea to Impact

29:30 - Trivia Segment: Churchill, Tony Robbins, and Brené Brown

32:20 - Closing Thoughts

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In this episode of The Guiding Voice, Navin Samala interviews Derek Crager, an autistic, dyslexic, and ADHD innovator who built Amazon's highest-rated training program. Derek shares his deeply personal journey—from receiving a diagnosis at age 50 to leading a revolution in inclusive AI education through his community, Practical AI.

Derek breaks down why AI should not be feared as a replacement for human talent, but embraced as an "assistant" that empowers individual success. Whether you are neurodiverse or simply looking to understand the human side of tech, this discussion provides a blueprint for leveraging AI to become "irreplaceable" in the modern workforce.

In this video, you’ll learn:

• How neurodiversity influenced the creation of Amazon’s top employee training.
• The "Three Versions" of every conversation and how to get them in sync.
• Why "Practical AI" is about cutting through headlines to find tools you can actually use.
• Derek’s "Big Three" AI tool recommendations for beginners and researchers.
• The future of barrier-free education and the role of personal AI "ombudsmen."

#Neurodiversity #ArtificialIntelligence #InclusiveTech #TheGuidingVoice #AmazonSuccess #PracticalAI #ADHDInnovation #FutureOfEducation

00:00 - Introduction: Why AI is About Augmenting Humans

01:30 - Meet Derek Crager: Amazon's Top Training Creator

03:50 - Rapid Fire Round 1: Curiosity, Leadership, and Diversity

05:40 - The Diagnosis at Age 50: Embracing Neurodiversity

08:40 - Building Amazon's Highest Rated Program

10:55 - Practical AI: Solving Boredom and Creating Impact

11:55 - What Barrier-Free Education Truly Means

13:55 - Myths About Neurodiversity in Tech

15:10 - Top AI Tools Derek Recommends (The Big 3)

17:50 - Monetization: Helping Neurodiverse Learners Grow Income

19:40 - Rapid Fire Round 2: Billboards, Failure, and Elon Musk

25:10 - Redesigning the Education System

26:10 - Closing Thoughts: The Future is Inclusive

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/amazonleadership/

https://www.practicalai.app/community

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Are you technically polished but finding it hard to get shortlisted for your dream job? In this episode of The Guiding Voice, we sit down with Dr. Anil Kumar, an academician with over 18 years of experience and a PhD from IIT Madras.

Dr. Anil shares a powerful turning point in his career—witnessing a room full of bright engineering minds get rejected simply because they couldn't convey their brilliance. He breaks down the "Three C's" of future employability, how AI can become your personal "pocket teacher," and his secret to building trust through words in a remote-first world. Whether you're a student from a rural background or a professional looking to scale, this episode is your roadmap to bridging the communication gap.

In this video, you’ll learn:

Why technical skills get you into the room, but communication gets you the job.

The "Task-Based Instruction" method for learning by doing.

How to overcome the "translation trap" from your mother tongue.

The role of creative thinking, collaboration, and cultural empathy in the age of AI.

Dr. Anil’s 3 daily habits for improving language proficiency.

#CommunicationSkills #EngineeringCareers #TheGuidingVoice #CareerGrowth #LanguageLearning #IITMadras #SoftSkills #PublicSpeaking #Employability

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction: Why Words Build Trust in a Remote World

01:30 - Meet Dr. Anil Kumar: Bridging the Communication Gap

03:50 - Rapid Fire Round 1: Proverbs, Pocket Books, and IIT Madras

06:40 - The Turning Point: Why "Technical Brilliance" Isn't Enough

09:10 - Learning by Doing: Task-Based Instruction for Success

12:00 - Overcoming the "Shame" of Making Mistakes in English

14:55 - Success Mantra: Resilience, Curiosity, and Passion

17:40 - AI as Your "Teacher in Your Pocket": Democratizing Education

20:30 - The 3 C's of Future Employability: Creative, Collaboration, Cultural

23:00 - Language vs. Soft Skills: The Intersection of Expertise

25:10 - Rapid Fire Round 2: Leadership Lessons from APJ Abdul Kalam

29:20 - The "Wings of Fire" Influence: Overcoming Failure

32:45 - 3 Small Habits for Daily Language Improvement

35:40 - Advice for Educators: Stop Shaming Mistakes!

38:00 - Closing Thoughts: Mirroring and Body Language Tips

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-anil-kumar-d-phd-iit-madras-9181bb73/

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Are you playing it too safe in your career or business? In this episode of The Guiding Voice, we sit down with Darius Ross, a serial entrepreneur, real estate expert, and co-author of Leadership DNA. With over 30 years of experience cracking multi-million to billion-dollar deals, Darius breaks down the "Guerrilla Mindset"—a blueprint for using instinct, intuition, and raw tenacity to achieve the impossible.

Darius shares how surviving the streets of 1980s Chicago shaped his "Damn It Never Accept It" (DNA) philosophy. He explains why most leaders fail because of a hidden fear of success and how to adopt the instincts of a jaguar to strike when the moment is right. Whether you’re a corporate executive or an aspiring founder, this conversation will teach you how to turn adversity into your greatest professional asset.

In this video, you’ll learn:

The true meaning of a "Guerrilla Mindset" and how to adopt it.

Why the "Jaguar Strategy" is the ultimate deal-making tool.

The "DNA" Philosophy: Why you must never accept failure as the final answer.

How to "cannibalize" your niche to dominate a local market.

The top 3 success mantras: Faith, Tenacity, and Temperament.

#Entrepreneurship #GuerrillaMindset #BusinessStrategy #Leadership #TheGuidingVoice #DealMaking #SuccessMindset #BillionDollarDeals

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction: Think Like a Gorilla, Win Like a CEO

01:45 - Meet Darius Ross: The Man Behind $100 Billion in Deals

03:00 - Rapid Fire Round 1: Adversity, Invention, and Strength

04:55 - The Guiding Voice & Success Mantra: Faith, Tenacity, Temperament

06:25 - Defining Success: Why Resilience Matters More Than Achievements

07:40 - The Biggest Mindset Blocks: Fear of Failure vs. Fear of Success

09:10 - Learning from Adversity: From Chicago Streets to Elite Business

10:45 - The Guerrilla Mindset: Animal Instincts for Modern Business

12:30 - Deal Making Secrets: Instinct, Intuition, and Respect for Fear

13:55 - Leadership DNA: Damn It Never Accept It (DNA)

15:15 - Underestimated Skills: The Power of People Interaction and Negotiation

16:25 - Rapid Fire Round 2: Billboards, Biopics, and Data Implants

18:45 - Thinking Big with Limited Resources: Niche & Cannibalize Your Market

19:35 - Closing Reflection: Lessons from Forever 21 and Pursuit of Happyness

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https://open.spotify.com/show/1GvX6tvmfelawEba0F6KS4

http://surl.li/tmksx (#tgvtelugu)

If you wish to become a productivity monk, enroll in this course: 

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TGV Inspiring Lives Volume 1 & 2 are on Amazon

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Paperback:

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Volume 2:

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Think you’re too old to explore the world? Think again. In this inspiring episode of The Guiding Voice, we sit down with the dynamic mother-daughter duo Evelyn and Natalie Kelly, authors of Have a Love Affair with Travel. At 90 years old, Evelyn has authored 22 books and visited 88 countries, proving that travel truly is the new "fountain of youth."

They share hilarious and heart-pounding stories—from trying "Cambodian Fried Cricket" (KFC) to surviving a landing gear failure in Jordan. More importantly, they unpack why travel is the ultimate "MBA" for leadership, teaching us to handle stress, embrace other cultures, and focus only on what we can control. Whether you're a budget traveler or a lifelong learner, this episode will inspire you to pack your bags and start your next adventure.

In this video, you’ll learn:

Why "90 is the new 20" when it comes to global exploration.

The "No Worries" Mindset: Lessons from a life-changing trip to Israel.

How to travel the world meaningfully on a limited budget.

The "Vietnam Secret": Why you must always look forward and never look back.

Travel hacks you won't find on Google (including the "throwaway" luggage tip).

#TravelInspiration #LifelongLearning #TheGuidingVoice #MotherDaughterTravel #HealthyAging #GlobalCitizen #TravelHacks #88Countries #SuperhostLife

Chapters & Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction: 100 Countries by Age 100

01:30 - Meet Evelyn and Natalie: 88 Countries and Still Counting

03:50 - Rapid Fire Round 1: Mona Lisa Mobbing and Buggy Bathtubs

06:40 - The "No Worries" Mantra: Finding Peace in Israel

09:10 - The Vietnam Secret: Crossing the Road of Life

12:00 - Why Travel is the "New MBA" for Leaders

14:55 - Success Mantra: Positivity, Passion, and a Sense of Humor

17:40 - Travel Myths: Breaking the "Too Old" and "Too Poor" Barriers

20:30 - How to Explore the World with Limited Means

23:00 - The Bolivia Jeep Disaster: Surviving the Desert

25:10 - Rapid Fire Round 2: Billboards, Blue Eyes, and "KFC" in Cambodia

29:20 - The "Throwaway" Travel Hack You Won't Find on Google

32:45 - Next on the Bucket List: The "Stans" and North Korea

35:40 - Bonding Across Generations: The Secret to Family Travel

38:00 - Closing Thoughts: The Best is Yet to Come

Connect with the host on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveensamala/

Also, Tune into our English, Telugu & Kannada podcasts here:

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/c/THEGUIDINGVOICE

https://www.youtube.com/c/TGVTelugu

https://www.youtube.com/c/TGVKannada

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/1GvX6tvmfelawEba0F6KS4

http://surl.li/tmksx (#tgvtelugu)

If you wish to become a productivity monk, enroll in this course: 

http://surl.li/tmksi

TGV Inspiring Lives Volume 1 & 2 are on Amazon

Kindle:

https://amzn.eu/d/cKTKtyC

Paperback:

https://amzn.eu/d/4Y1HAXj

Volume 2:

Notion Press: http://surl.li/tmkry

Use the Coupon code: NAVEEN20 on notionpress.com to avail a 20% discount

Kindle Edition:

http://surl.li/tmmmn

AMZ IN: http://surl.li/tmmnb

AMZ UK: http://surl.li/tmmnl

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