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Raj Shamani
The next 10 years is going to be The Golden Age for India filled with infinite once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, but if you don’t prepare and grow yourself to win these opportunities then you won’t be able to achieve your ‘Indian Dream’.
And we won’t let that happen, this channel is about helping you grow and win in life.
Hi! I am Raj Shamani and I believe in ‘figuring out’ how to grow every day so that we can live and love better.
Our Purpose for this channel is to become one of the most authoritative and informative guides to what is happening in business, relationships, politics, health,
And we won’t let that happen, this channel is about helping you grow and win in life.
Hi! I am Raj Shamani and I believe in ‘figuring out’ how to grow every day so that we can live and love better.
Our Purpose for this channel is to become one of the most authoritative and informative guides to what is happening in business, relationships, politics, health,
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Oct 22, 2024 • 52min
How To Choose The Right College? - Fake College & Counselling Scam - Rohit Gupta | FO269 Raj Shamani
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Timestamps:
(00:00) – Introduction
(02:46) – Rohit Gupta's Early Life Story
(09:06) – How Education Consultants Fool Students
(11:28) – Founding Story of College Vidya
(12:25) – How Private Universities Get Approval
(19:27) – Fake Placement Promises
(20:53) – How to Identify Genuine Universities
(22:30) – Universities and Politician Connections
(23:01) – Is a Degree Important?
(32:48) – Institutes in Online Education
(34:58) – Do Companies Prefer Non-Degree Students?
(36:23) – Teachers in India
(38:32) – Difference Between Good & Bad Colleges
(40:13) – Difference Between Top & Small Universities
(41:55) – Which Course to Choose
(42:48) – Is Career Planning Important?
(44:15) – Why a Good CV Is Important
(47:51) – How to Identify Fake Consultants
(49:37) – How College Vidya Helps Students
(51:01) – End of the Podcast
(51:28) – Outro
In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Rohit Gupta in conversation with Raj Shamani. He is the Co-Founder and COO of College Vidya which is an all-around support for aspiring students and working professionals in India and beyond, seeking online education from UGC-recognized Online & Distance Universities as well as Ed-Techs for UG, PG, Diploma, & Certificate courses.
In this episode, we talked about Rohit’s story, what he did after doing 12th, the story of his first job and how he started his first business with his brother and got 5 crore funding, and how he ended up creating 80 centers. We then talked about his consulting job, what is happening wrong in that field, and scams happening in medical and engineering colleges.
Towards the end, we talked about why a degree is important, how it helps in the career, and what helps in increasing the chances of working abroad. We then talked about what students should do who get below 75% after the 12th, how important is career planning and how can one build a strong CV. We ended our conversation by talking about how to identify fake consultants and how College Vidya helps students improve their careers. For such insightful conversations, subscribe to our channel now!
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Oct 19, 2024 • 1h 25min
Reality Of Justice System, Lawyers, Supreme Court & Fake Cases - Amish Aggarwala | FO268 Raj Shamani
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Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction
(03:02) - Issues in the Indian Justice System
(09:45) - Unethical Lawyer Practices
(11:56) - Reality of Police in India
(17:41) - Who takes the most bribes?
(21:38) - Can Criminals Deal Directly with Investigators?
(26:05) - Should You Fear Complaining About an Officer?
(29:44) - Bailable vs. Non-Bailable Offences
(33:15) - Anticipatory Bail
(35:10) - Can Police Harass Relatives of Accused?
(36:37) - What If an Accused is in Another City?
(38:43) - Can Someone Leave the Country After an FIR?
(42:15) - Are Judges Corrupt?
(45:59) - Consequences of Filing a Fake Case
(48:39) - Fake Case Against an NRI
(51:46) - Misuse of Women's Protection Laws
(53:43) - Most Damaging Fake Cases
(57:38) - Fake Rape Cases
(1:02:23) - Choosing the Right Lawyer
(1:05:38) - If Your Lawyer Doesn’t Meet Expectations
(1:06:45) - Is Police Brutality Legal?
(1:08:52) - Brutality with a journalist
(1:19:30) - Reducing False Accusations
(1:21:12) - Conclusion
(1:24:33) - Outro
In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Amish Aggarwala in conversation with Raj Shamani. He is an Advocate on Record in the Supreme Court of India. He has in-depth experience of different types of cases especially male-centric and a lot of those stories are covered in today’s episode.
In this episode, we talked about the reality of the Indian judiciary system, how much bribing is still happening in the legal proceedings, who takes the most bribes, and corruption among investigating officers. We then talked about what happens in court for most cases, and what happens when someone is accused of a fake case. And rules one should follow when trapped in a fake case.
Towards the end, we talked about what happens when an accused runs away to a different state or out of the country, what happens when a fake case is made on NRIs, and stories of men who were accused of fake cases. We also discussed how to choose the right lawyer and whether it is legal for police to beat people. To watch such insightful conversations, subscribe to our channel now!
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Oct 17, 2024 • 1h 42min
Pawan Sehrawat On Pro Kabaddi League, Cricket, Athlete Mindset & Failure | FO 267 Raj Shamani
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Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction
(03:04) - Pawan’s hometown and family
(04:06) - Pawan’s introduction to Kabaddi
(07:38) - Why Pawan chose to be a Kabaddi player
(09:50) - Pawan’s college and job days
(16:17) - Pawan’s entry to Pro Kabaddi League
(22:28) - Getting bullied in the initial days
(27:05) - Pawan’s transition to Gujarat Giants
(28:51) - Highest-paid player in the C category
(33:30) - Pawan’s performance in Bengaluru Bulls
(37:51) - Why Bengaluru Bulls didn’t retain Pawan
(40:43) - Pawan’s injury and comeback story as a Captain
(46:23) - Negative childhood experiences
(48:29) - Post-surgery experiences
(50:38) - What gives Pawan a sense of power
(54:03) - Doping in Kabaddi
(59:44) - Challenges in sports
(1:00:19) - Training schedule of Pawan
(1:04:16) - Is speaking “Kabaddi” important during a match?
(1:04:31) - Growth of Kabaddi
(1:05:31) - Why Pawan’s value decreased?
(1:06:30) - What Pawan felt after his team finished last
(1:08:20) - Is accepting defeat hard for Pawan?
(1:11:06) - Reasons for losing in tournaments
(1:15:47) - Importance of a coach in a Kabaddi match
(1:20:18) - Changes Pawan would have made in the past
(1:27:06) - Thoughts in Pawan’s mind while winning and losing a match
(1:31:04) - Mindset of top athletes
(1:33:35) - Pawan’s favourite cricketer
(1:35:05) - Why cricket is celebrated more than kabaddi
(1:38:40) - What’s special about Haryana
(1:40:15) - End of the podcast
(1:42:02) - Outro
In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Pawan Sehrawat in conversation with Raj Shamani. He is the most expensive kabaddi player in the pro kabaddi league and the captain of the Indian kabaddi team.
In this episode, we talked about his childhood, how he got into kabaddi, the initial bullying that he faced in the kabaddi team, his coach’s role in his life for not leaving kabaddi, and his coach’s support in getting him into the Pro Kabaddi League. We then talked about his story of how he went from being Pawan Kumar to being Pawan Sehrawat. We also discussed his thoughts on not being retained by the Bengaluru team in the league and his memories with his dad.
Towards the end, we talked about what doping is, why some athletes do it, his training routine before playing a league season, and whether the craze of kabaddi is increasing in India. We also talked about what led to the mental transformation that led to him being captain of the Indian kabaddi team. We ended the conversation by discussing what led to his team losing in the league, what goes in his mind when he is winning or losing, and what he likes about Virat Kohli. For such interesting episodes, subscribe to our channel today.
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Oct 15, 2024 • 1h 18min
Chiropractor On Back & Neck Pain, Sleep & Exercises - Dr Harish Grover | FO 266 Raj Shamani
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Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction
(02:25) - What does a Chiropractor do?
(05:39) - Physiotherapist v.s. Chiropractor
(08:04) - Sleeping position to avoid
(16:43) - Sleeping with the AC on
(19:22) - Perfect work set up
(24:52) - Best ergonomic chair
(28:29) - Lower back pain in youngsters
(29:14) - Top 3 exercises for lower back pain
(33:43) - Headaches
(36:19) - Using painkillers
(39:03) - Healthy eating
(41:18) - Naval setting
(48:00) - Using your phone in the bathroom
(50:40) - Sleeping mistakes to avoid
(58:40) - Slipped disc injury
(1:02:12) - Fear of Chiropractors
(1:05:29) - Cracking bones on your own
(1:07:28) - Usefulness of massage guns
(1:10:34) - Haldi milk healing injuries
(1:11:07) - Common Chiropractic injuries for men and women
(1:12:32) - Exercises to train your spine
(1:14:54) - 5 pains Chiropractors can fix
(1:15:44) - Concluding thoughts
(1:16:57) - Thank you!
In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Dr. Harish Grover in conversation with Raj Shamani. He is a Chiropractor at Painflame Clinic. This conversation has insights into different kinds of body pain and how chiropractor helps in recovering that pain.
In this episode, we talked about what a chiropractor does, when to visit a chiropractor, when to go to a physiotherapist, and sleeping positions that are bad for different types of body pain. We then talked about which is the best sleeping position, the best chair that he has come across and why are people in their 20s getting lower back pain. We also talked about the exercises that we should do daily to keep our body healthy, and why are headaches increasing in today’s generation.
Towards the end, we talked about why using phones in the bathroom is not recommended and how it affects our body, how we can have better sleep and is it good to have fancy lights around our bed during bedtime. We also talked about massage guns, slip disks, how often we should get a massage, and in which type of pain chiropractors help in recovering. To keep watching such informative podcasts, subscribe to our channel now!
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Oct 12, 2024 • 56min
What Is Dark Web, Internet, Hacking Your Phone & Cyber Frauds - Saket Modi | FO 265 Raj Shamani
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Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction
(02:38) - Function of Safe
(08:42) - What exactly is the Internet?
(15:35) - What is the dark web?
(26:27) - Cyber frauds & hacks
(31:03) - Possible attacks on Public Wi-Fi
(37:00) - Safety of keeping bluetooth on
(42:33) - Safety of keeping location on
(45:31) - How do terrorist organisations stay incognito?
(49:15) - What happens when banks get hacked?
(54:19) - Thank you!
In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Saket Modi in conversation with Raj Shamani. He is the Co-founder and CEO of Safe Security. He has some brilliant insights when it comes to cyber security and the crimes that happen online.
In this episode, we talked about what he and his company do and how they help companies. He explained how the Internet works. We also discussed in detail what is the clear web, what is the dark web, what happens on the dark web, and how cyber security affects people’s lives. He also shared how scary it can be using Airport wifi and what we should do and not do while using airport wifi.
Towards the end, we talked about whether it is safe to keep our device location on all the time and how to manage device location. We then talked about online hacking and the difference between cyber fraud and online scams. We ended our conversation by talking about in which situations a bank helps when our money is hacked from our bank. To keep watching such insightful episodes, subscribe to our channel now!
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Oct 10, 2024 • 1h 54min
Parenting Mistakes, Raising A Child, Ideal Routine & Psychology - Schweta Gandhi |FO264 Raj Shamani
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Timestamps:
(0:00) - Introduction
(2:29) - Objective of the episode
(7:04) - Traditional Parenting vs Modern Parenting
(11:39) - Things parents are doing wrong
(12:02) - How a child’s brain develops with gentle parenting
(19:13) - Importance of boundaries
(28:56) - Ideal routine for a child
(37:50) - Importance of a routine for a child
(42:00) - Why children throw tantrums
(47:26) - Why traditional parenting might not work today
(51:10) - Don’t give kids sugar & salt
(52:32) - Screen time & daily rules
(53:42) - Food habits
(1:05:54) - Role of a father
(1:15:43) - Parents have a preferred child
(1:19:29) - Things not to say to kids
(1:23:27) - Cocomelon is bad for kids
(1:28:36) - Are video games good for children?
(1:33:42) - Bedtime routine for kids
(1:39:04) - Nannies
(1:40:11) - Impact of domestic violence on a child
(1:42:12) - Can children stop domestic violence?
(1:52:53) - Thank you!
In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Schweta Merchant Gandhi in conversation with Raj Shamani. She is a Child Psychology expert, an NLP Master Coach, an educator, and the founder of Happy Minds.inc.
In this episode, we talked about the difference between traditional and modern parenting, what gentle parenting is, and how to deal with when a baby/ child throws a tantrum. We discussed how to nurture kids and how to help them regulate their emotions better. We then talked about what is the recommended routine for kids, what are some practices every parent should do with their kids and why modern parenting is important in today’s age, and why traditional parenting won’t be effective.
Towards the end, we talked about the new dads and how they are making a difference in parenting and in today’s kids. We then talked about why some kids become aggressive, and what we should do to reduce this behavior. We ended this conversation by talking about the importance of night baths for kids and how fights between parents and domestic violence affect a child’s mental health and behavior. For such insightful conversations, subscribe to our channel now!
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Oct 8, 2024 • 1h 47min
How To Build BILLION Dollar Coffee Business? - Secrets Revealed | Starbucks CEO | FO263 Raj Shamani
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Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction
(02:16) - Why he thinks he was chosen as CEO
(12:40) - Why a Barista training essential to work at Starbucks
(16:59) - A Barista’s job is hard
(19:59) - Launch of Starbucks in India
(22:23) - Global franchise coming to India
(26:15) - Matching taste from Starbucks USA
(29:33) - Convincing TATA
(33:41) - Caffeine or status?
(36:05) - Strategies Starbucks uses
(46:16) - Competitors in India
(49:29) - International brand vs Indian brands
(58:04) - Time taken to run profits
(1:00:05) - Toughest place to work in
(1:06:50) - His favourite coffee
(1:07:29) - Starbucks failing in Australia
(1:10:20) - Fastest growing market for Starbucks
(1:11:08) - Indian categories which can go global
(1:18:08) - Time & money it takes to build a national brand
(1:22:17) - Tips for businesses in Tier 1 cities
(1:29:19) - Future of coffee in India
(1:31:01) - Myths & facts about Starbucks
(1:42:50) - Why CCD failed
(1:44:56) - What happened to Barista
(1:45:42) - Thank you!
In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Sushant Dash in conversation with Raj Shamani. He is the CEO of Tata Starbucks India Ltd. This episode is special for all coffee lovers as we will be uncovering what goes behind one of the most loved coffee brands globally which is Starbucks.
In this episode, we talked about how he got appointed as the CEO of Starbucks India, how CEOs are being selected for Starbucks globally, and two things employees learn as being a barista. We then talked about how Starbucks came to India, how a franchise became big, and how they planned their investment. We also discussed how they keep premium quality across nations and how they do category creation. He also shared how coffee first came to India, and why apart from Domino’s and Pizza Hut, there are no national leaders in the pizza category.
Towards the end, we talked about why Starbucks failed in Australia, how it is picking up now, countries where Starbucks is growing fast, and Indian brands that have the potential to go abroad and boom. We also talked about how Shah Rukh Khan wanted Starbucks in the Red Chillies office and how the deal happened. We ended the podcast by busting popular myths about Starbucks. For such insightful conversations, subscribe to our channel now!
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Oct 5, 2024 • 54min
Indian Army, Pakistan, China, Defence Strategies - Ft. Maj Gen. Neeraj Bali | FO 262 Raj Shamani
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Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction
(02:27) - Patriotism and Indian Army
(04:12) - Pakistani army’s culture
(14:27) - The situation in Kashmir
(20:13) - Pakistan border VS China border
(26:45) - Change in the world order
(28:24) - Next world leader
(30:19) - China VS India
(36:24) - Work life balance
(41:10) - Army officer’s mind in chaos
(48:00) - Concluding thoughts
(52:38) - Thank you!
In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Maj Gen Neeraj Bali in conversation with Raj Shamani. He is a Decorated Indian Army Veteran, the author of the best-selling book- The Winning Culture, and a TEDx speaker.
In this episode, we talked about why the word ‘Patriotic’ is not used among army people, how the Pakistani army has a culture of irrationally troubling India and stories from a study program days abroad where there were a few Pakistani people. He shared how differently they think and the difference between the Indian and Pakistani army thought processes. We then talked about whether terrorism has increased or decreased over the years, what is happening on the LOC, and whether we should be worried about China.
Towards the end, we talked about whether the world order is changing and the top 3 countries that can be in the changed world order. We also talked about where we are lacking and how Japan has great discipline values in their citizens. We then talked about if India should look at work-life balance or whether it is too early for us and ended the conversation with a beautiful piece of wisdom from him. For such interesting episodes, subscribe to our channel today!
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Sep 28, 2024 • 1h 60min
How To Buy The Right Car? - Used Luxury Cars & Scams - Jatin Ahuja | Big Boy Toyz| FO259 Raj Shamani
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Timestamps:
(0:00) - Introductions
(2:24) - His beginnings
(6:20) - His first big decision
(18:12) - His three passions
(25:16) - Most expensive car number he owns
(26:55) - Importing cars
(33:30) - Beginning of BBT
(37:10) - BBT’s network
(43:49) - Biggest turning point in his business
(53:18) - Deciding the right car
(55:10) - Ideal Car Garage
(1:00:20) - How Lexus got their name
(1:02:30) - Rise of second-hand car buyers
(1:08:11) - Most expensive car he’s sold
(1:08:35) - Rolls Royce
(1:11:07) - His garage
(1:14:18) - Franchise VS Dealership
(1:22:40) - Most money in the car market
(1:28:40) - Most high maintenance car
(1:29:38) - Safest cars in the world
(1:31:23) - Things to keep in mind while buying a luxury car
(1:33:20) - Common scams
(1:37:00) - States with the most tax friendly cars
(1:39:56) - Pricing cars
(1:44:35) - Losing money
(1:51:08) - Hottest car right now
(1:52:22) - Cars under 10 Crore, 1 Crore, 50 lakh & 10 Lakh
(1:58:19) - Thank you!
In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Jatin Ahuja in conversation with Raj Shamani.
He is the Founder & CEO of Big Boy Toyz. His knowledge and experience in luxury cars will blow your mind in this episode!
In this episode, we talked about his childhood, how he got the craze of cars, how he started selling cars. He shared the entire story of how he sold it and made Rs 24 lakh profit. We then talked about how he deals with unsatisfied customers, how they consult people on which car to buy and shared his garage collection of cars. We also talked about which is the most profitable car dealership and which are the most high-maintenance cars.
Towards the end, we talked about Electric vehicles and their future, we talked about the downfall of Audi and Jaguar and the top 3 safest cars. We also talked about scams that happen in second hand selling of luxury cars, Sukesh scam and they decide to price the cars. For such insightful conversation, subscribe to our channel now!
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Sep 26, 2024 • 1h 42min
Indian MARCOS, US Navy SEALs, Submarine & Dangerous Missions - Abhishek Kankan | FO 258 Raj Shamani
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(2:47) - Who is a Submariner
(3:34) - Training of a Submariner
(11:22) - Mechanism of a submarine
(13:29) - Importance of Navy
(16:05) - Types of submarines
(18:52) - Important things in a submarine
(24:06) - Testing nuclear submarine
(28:52) - Duration of staying in a submarine
(33:24) - Don’ts of a submarine
(36:09) - Diet of a Submariner & MARCOS
(38:30) - A Submarine during a cyclone
(40:55) - War capabilities of a submarine
(43:49) - Salary of a Submariner
(46:57) - Illegal drugs entering through sea
(56:15) - Issues MARCOS deals with
(1:00:25) - Why MARCOS is the best commando
(1:04:59) - Why water is the toughest to survive on
(1:10:46) - Boundaries in the sea
(1:14:22) - Vulnerable areas in our sea borders
(1:15:35) - China’s naval strategy
(1:17:04) - MARCOS operation in Kashmir
(1:36:04) - Different salutes
(1:37:55) - Merchant Navy vs Indian Navy
(1:40:11) - Thank you!
In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Cdr. Abhishek Kankan in conversation with Raj Shamani. He is an Ex MARCOS and Submariner, Gallantry awardee, and a Mt Everest summiteer.
In this episode, we talked about who is a Submariner, what they do, how they are selected, and their training process. We then talked about why submarines are used, why terrorists attack submarines, and what will happen if they attack. We also talked about advanced submarines, how submarines are tested, and how long they are there in the water. We discussed the basic salary of submariners, how much MARCOS earns, and major issues faced by all the Indian army.
Towards the end, we talked about Pirates, which country has the most Pirates and what is their goal. We then talked about MARCOS training, why it is most difficult to survive in the ocean and how boundaries are decided in the sea. We ended our conversation with his stories from mission days. For such insightful conversations, subscribe to our channel now!
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