How To Fail With Elizabeth Day S15, Ep7 How To Fail: Nihal Arthanayake on fatherhood, chicken bongs and the most difficult conversation he's ever had
Oct 12, 2022
Nihal Arthanayake, broadcaster and author, talks about his academic failures, failures as a son, husband, and father, and failures in friendship. He shares funny stories including one involving Method Man and a chicken bong. He also discusses cultural conditioning, the impact of receiving a life-changing phone call, the evolution of mobile phones, pursuing a career in music, guilt and regret over his father's death, and the importance of making new memories and strengthening bonds.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Influence of Cultural Conditioning on Discussing Failure
02:14 • 16min
The Life-Changing Phone Call
18:19 • 5min
Evolution of Mobile Phones and the Realization of Getting Older
23:01 • 2min
Academic Life and Pursuing a Career in Music
24:42 • 10min
Guilt and Regret Over Father's Death
35:07 • 15min
Making New Memories and Strengthening Bonds
50:06 • 14min