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#SlowHustleEntrepreneur Build-Grow-Rest-Repeat 🚀Co-Founder & CCO Emomee | Serial Entrepreneur | Investor | Author 🎙️Podcast “Take aPause”

Mumbai, India
Joined May 2009
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There is no bigger truth
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The older I get the more I realise, you gotta say no when ur head says maybe
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Clarity often appears when you subtract rather than add more in your life
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2 years
So well articulated @prvkhvr
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3 years
I’m confused looking at the crowd in the stadium, everyone in Gujarat has been vaccinated ? #INDvENG
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2 years
I just realised I’ve recorded 312 podcast episodes since 2018 across my 3 podcasts 🤯
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3 years
This face,.. after 8 months of writing, re-writing & editing, periods of extreme clarity mixed with tremendous self-doubt. Times of deep reflection, constant research and a ton of fine tuning. This is the face of someone who’s finally realised a lifelong dream,…👇🏽
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I think I’ll be 45 by the time I get the 💉 vaccine
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It’s Sunday ... go back to bed ( end of ted talk )
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2 years
@rajshamani Itna grind mat Karo, thoda life mein pause lelo.
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1 year
Catch @NakuulMehta on the latest episode of #TakeaPause : Nakuul and I chat about the truth behind #networking , what no one tells you about #fatherhood , dealing with self doubt and the power of genuine connections in the latest episode! Watch NOW 🙌
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2 years
Focus on the present instead of worrying about the future. The key lies with you today. Visual by @moina_abdul #focus #motivation #planning
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3 years
Podcaster main hoon, 🎙 mic idhar hai 😋
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3 years
Not all conversations need to be meaningful . Some are random as shit and that’s the best part
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4 years
One of the most decent discussions on a current topic you’ll hear.. more power to u @fayedsouza
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Should Brands Fear Trolling? @varunduggi says, "Brands these days are more mindful about every single person's point of view." #tanishq Watch the full discussion
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Where do you listen to podcasts ?
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Now I finally have a term for what I’ve been practising all along “ Productive Procrastination “ who else does this ?
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This looks so well managed 👏🏽
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andheri ki furiosa
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Kudos to everyone at @mybmc who is working non stop to ensure we are safe. I asked the ladies their permission before clicking the picture at bkc. Pic 1 - multiple vaccination cubicles. No waiting at all. Pic 2 - observation area. All protocols followed.
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Is it weird that being able to see an #AppleEvent is bringing with it a semblance of normalcy ? 😁 also the like and retweet effects are awesome ( give it a try)
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I give up,.. not trying this fastest finger first vaccine activity every night. I really want to take one,.. but this is causing me more anxiety every day #cowinregistration .. Also I hate captcha
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Who called it the weekend and not “ the whole point of the week”?
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What a fabulous🚀 @TwitterSpaces session today... close to 200 people for around 2 hours.., at some point I just sat and listened and let the POV’s and perspectives fly!! Can’t wait to do this again & 🤙🏽 to @viraj_sheth for doin this with me and so many others for adding value 🧠
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🤩 #EverythingIsOutOfSyllabus is on the #Bestseller shelf 🤩 If anyone had told me a year ago when I started writing this book that I’d be able to take this photo I’d have said “ I wish”!!! but , I guess some wishes do come through when you start with what you love.
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2 years
Why hasn’t anyone made a cohort based course on random stuff you can have endless conversations on… the ability to talk about seemingly “useless “ stuff is so underrated.
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The key to being a creator is to love creating, everything else is a bonus
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2 years
Exit stage left…. It’s time to call it a day and move ahead from my role as the Co-founder of @followtheglitch ( this is gonna be a long thread)
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Varun Duggirala
4 years
Fabulous and inspiring thread on @KingJames ✊🏽
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Ranveer Allahbadia
4 years
A thread on LeBron James ( @KingJames ) The story behind how he became one of the greatest athletes (and BRANDS) that the world has ever witnessed. Networth : $480 M NBA Championships : 3 NBA MVP Trophies : 4 NBA All Star Appearances : 16 @NBA @NBAIndia
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“Everything that needs to be said has already been said.But, since no one was listening, everything must be said again.” -André Gide
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Discover the truth about everyday processed foods, misleading "healthy" labels, and why reading food labels matters with @foodpharmer2 in the latest ep of Take aPause. Get ready for an eye-opening chat that could change your eating habits! Watch NOW:
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3 years
Some days your 🧠 wants to do nothing... give it the evening off to reboot!
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1 year
Here are some of the biggest learnings about life, work and relationships @SahilBloom shared during our insightful chat in the latest episode of Take aPause 🙌🏽 Which one of these would you like to imbibe in your life? #learnings
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4 years
💔oh captain my captain , always my captain . If there ever has to be book on leadership drawn from sport in india I’d dare say that his story will be top of the list. And will be riveting till the last ball(page) #MSDhoni
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3 years
#EIOSS is #1 on the Bestsellers charts in the Creativity category in less than 12 hours ( and it isn’t even out yet 🤯😊) Truly humbled and filled with so much gratitude for all the love ❤️ ( PRE-ORDER LINK 👉🏽 )
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Tripp is back at home and showing all the right signs of recovery. Thanks to everyone who called, showed supper and helped 🙏🏽
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The struggle to write is real... 🙈
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Audio makes video look good … just saying
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When results don’t match targets
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Recorded 5 reels,Then realised the mic battery died !!! Now it's just my face talking with no audio Reel life sometimes hits harder than real life
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3 years
You don’t have to prove to the world that you know something about everything. Just show that you have enough curiosity and lack of ego to listen to those who do.
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💭 >😊
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Took a 15 min late afternoon nap .. what is this amazing feeling I haven’t felt in years
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PRE-ORDERS are now open for my First book: “EVERYTHING IS OUT OF SYLLABUS”. What’s it about ? Read below 👇🏽
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When Amazon delivery gets it timing just right for a call 😁✌🏽 @join2manish
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One of my biggest learnings as a leader is that you don't always have to be the one with the solution, but you do need to be the one to help everyone find it
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3 years
Sometimes you give yourself clarity when you think about what you just said in a conversation
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When in doubt eat_________
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3 years
There is no bigger truth for our present state as human beings
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We're stuck in a Never-Ending Now. Here's my mini-essay.
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New Year, New Guest! Our first guest this year is creator, speaker, and entrepreneur @rajshamani Episode releasing tomorrow at 8 PM on our YouTube Channel
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“Confidence is not 'They will like me'. Confidence is 'I'll be fine if they don't'. ” - Christina Grimmie
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3 years
If this past year doesn’t make u reprioritise what u want to spend the rest of your life doing then nothing will
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“When in doubt… start with what you love.” - Varun Duggirala
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Slow down so you move faster when you actually need to
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Note to self: Some days I wake up feeling lighter because I dealt with what was weighing me down before I slept.. need to make that a consistent practice
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On the days you find yourself stuck, try taking a step back and doing something you love. Watch as it unties the bundles of worry in your mind. ⁠ ⁠ Visual by @moina_abdul #positivity #focus #clarity #motivation
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The best wins the best… aur kya kahein @NakuulMehta 👏🏽👏🏽
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🎶AWARA hoon… All smiles courtesy back to back Best Actor wins at the ITA for #BadeAchheLagteHain2 🤙🏼
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“Jaldi, Sasta aur Accha teen main se sirf do milega. Teenon maang ke sharminda mat karna “ My production head said this to me 14 years ago… and I have to admit “There is no bigger truth !!! “
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3 years
Be unproductive! It’s fun and makes you happy!
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4 years
Early morning writing spot ✍️
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You don’t have to attend every argument you’re invited to - unknown
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"Confidence is preparation. Everything else is beyond your control." - Richard Kline
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"Happiness is found in the process of creation, not in the outcome." - Naval Ravikant
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3 years
Is the fact that I’ve been singing “ #BachpanKaPyaar “ in my head a sign that I’ve been scrolling Reels excessively this weekend ?
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"It's your time, be selfish about it" – Satya Nadella
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Wait,... March is almost over? 🤯
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If we want to see more women in leadership roles, we need to create an environment that is conducive to their growth. Watch this enlightening conversation I had with Anita Bhogle! Link- 🎧 -
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“Remember the difference between who you are and what you do” - Jay Shetty
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Exactly one year ago today the first episode of #AdvertisingIsDead dropped!! Huge thank u to all the guests who took our time to make every conversation special & massive thank u to all the listeners who’ve pushed us to make the show better and better
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In a world that wants u to work weekends, I say optimise weekdays
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Create to evolve…. Theory can’t teach you as much as getting your hands dirty will.
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3 years
Today marks 150 episodes of “Advertising is dead”… a show that has changed my perspective on so many things and which has continued to give me so much while spreading so much knowledge from all my awesome guests over the last 150+ weeks.
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🐰 🐢.. always remember #motivation
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Writing a book is like a constant reflection into your mind. It’s like watching equal parts interstellar and equal parts Golmaal ( the Rohit Shetty one) #WritingMyFirstBook
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2 years
Routine breeds a calmness that is often under appreciated
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4 years
Oh man, this is so sweet and so validating @JioSaavn !! And thank u to everyone who tuned in to #advertisingisdead ... you guys make me look good . @IVMPodcasts woot woot ✌🏽
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We tend to perceive our career to be our life, and our career goals become our life goals. In reality, what we do in our career is only the means to achieve what we actually want in our lives.
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“You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” - James Clear, Atomic Habits
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It’s finally here!!! I’m kicking off the first cohort of my podcasting program soon. The last 4 years of being a podcaster has been one of the most enriching experiences for me as a creator & as a professional.
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When you treat the internet like a continuous value adding loop 🔁 you keep getting as much value as you give and everyone’s experience is more valuable
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“The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine.” — Mike Murdock
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“Try to be wrong every once in a while, it’ll do your ego good.” - Keanu Reeves #learning
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The Un-hustle life is underrated and in many ways far more satisfying
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2 years
Every thought that crosses your mind doesn’t have to be a tweet!! ( oh wait!! 🙈)
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How many podcasts are too many podcasts ?
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"Curiosity will conquer fear even more than bravery will." - James Stephens #curious
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1 year
What is that one book you'll never get bored of reading over and over again? I'm re-reading The Creative Act by Rick Rubin. It's so good I picked it up again immediately after finishing it!
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2 years
Writing isn't a means to an end. It's a means to every end. When you write something down, you distill your thoughts and emotions, reflecting on all your experiences and those you have soaked in from others' writing. It is your mind splattered across a sheet of paper.
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The reality of life is that plans are essential to moving towards the road ahead, taking that next step, and building the right momentum, but plans can't be held so tight that the road drives you rather than you navigating its evolving pathways.
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It’s been 4 years since I started my journey as a podcaster and content creator. And the show that started it all was “Advertising is Dead” with @IVMPodcasts .
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This is not the dystopian future we were promised
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3 years
Planning on starting a recurring @TwitterSpaces series .. starting next week!!! Wanted to focus on one thing you wanna learn/know about every week... so what do you wanna ?
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Woke up to this 🤩🤩🤩,.... and all I can say is thank u everyone 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼!!!! Keep listening & I’ll keep trying to make it fun for u! @IVMPodcasts @spotifyindia
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Tomorrow we’re busting food myths and diving deep into the science behind the most popular Indian dishes with the author of ‘Masala Lab : The Science Of Indian Cooking’ and TCS Global Head, @krishashok 🙌🏼 See you tomorrow at 8 on the @varunduggi YouTube channel, folks. Don’t
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Every once in a while , don’t do anything. It’s the best thing you can do
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"Deep friendships with a close set of people, with whom we feel safe enough to speak our mind and be stupid with, is the best investment we can make, both for ourselves and for them." - from my book, 'Everything Is Out Of Syllabus'
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Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished - Lao Tzu
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Finally watched “Soul” and oh my god, my soul ❤️
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Mindset builds motivation. But, reflection builds mindset.
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Find people who’ll hold the microscope and telescope to your roadmap in life.. those are the most invaluable people in ur life ( @roshanabbas is that to me in many ways 😁)
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Next time you see yourself going too back to back in the day, give yourself fifteen minutes or half an hour and help your battery recharge. It’ll help you make better decisions at the end of the day
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