

Ep. 28 – Swanand Kelkar on the Purpose of Life, Dealing with Boring Nothingness, and Playing the Long Game
Oct 6, 2023
Swanand Kelkar, Managing Partner at Breakout Capital, discusses the importance of playing the long game in life and investing, exploring the relationship between money and happiness, challenges of practicing something consistently, and the insufficiency of the education system. They also explore the future and challenges of India, reevaluating received wisdom, and offer advice for young investors.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Introduction and Background
03:52 • 1min
Exploring Childhood Freedom and Curiosity
05:13 • 6min
Lessons from Buying an Expensive Washing Machine
11:41 • 18min
Exploring Life Beyond Career
30:07 • 14min
Exploring the Paradox of Action and Randomness
44:33 • 4min
Exploring the Relationship Between Money and Happiness and its Connection with Investing
48:07 • 5min
Playing the Long Game
52:50 • 12min
India's Future and Challenges
01:04:51 • 10min
Reevaluating Received Wisdom and the Idea of Respect for Elders
01:15:07 • 3min
The Insufficiency of the Education System
01:17:38 • 18min
Advice for Young Investors
01:35:44 • 16min