#59 Gihan Amarasiriwardena: On Nurturing Curiosity & Finding Balance

Gihan is a tinkerer who began making his own gear at the age of 13. He's had a knack for problem solving for efficiency through the lens of science. He's the co-founder and president of an innovative apparel brand, Ministry of Supply, where they produce high quality clothing engineered to be both comfortable and presentable. He earned his chemical engineering degree from MIT and was recognized as Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2015. In 2018 he cycled across America wearing a Ministry of Supply Nasa-derived polo shirt. Gihan holds several patents and Fast Company recognized MOS as one of the most innovative companies in 2021. 

In this episode we discuss:

-How his parents nurtured his curiosity

-How he approaches habit stacking to be super efficient

-Why you should think of vacations as fueling vs rest

-How he prepared for his Ted Talk and more..

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