Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala

None of us are born fearful. But we all develop different fears over time. Our fears usually stem from one bad experience that we either overlooked or swept under the rug in that moment. It is the tendency of these ‘pushed away’ fears to build over time and hold us back from truly moving forward. In this episode of Take a Pause, Varun talks about the importance of understanding the real root of our fears and building mechanisms to overcome them and move forward. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow   Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/  https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi   And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The  Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message

Does working longer hours really lead to more productivity? Does pushing yourself to the point  of exhaustion really lead to happiness and success? In this episode of Take aPause, Varun talks to Sid Warrier about the impact of the hustle culture on day-to-day life. Dr Sid Warrier is a neurologist with over five years of experience in the field of neurology. On his YouTube channel, he explores science, mental health, and human behaviour in an attempt to bring conversations about neuroscience into the mainstream. Listen to the entire conversation here - https://appopener.com/yt/mkzwufsce You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow   Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/  https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi   And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The  Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message

Do you find yourself constantly planning your future? Do you also find yourself constantly anxious? Now take a pause, do you think the two may be interrelated? They absolutely are! In this episode of Take aPause, Varun explores the relationship between excessive future planning and anxiety. While it is necessary to have a plan for the future, planning everything down to a T can set one up for disappointment. So where, and how, does one strike a balance between planning for the future and living in the present? You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow   Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/  https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi   And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The  Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message

We’ve all experienced life in the fast lane - fast-tracked careers, working 10 hours a day, rushing from one thing to the next, no time for a break. The question here is are we REALLY progressing? In this episode of Take aPause, Varun talks about the power of slow growth and how to achieve it.   You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow   Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/  https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi   And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The   Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant  to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily  lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will  help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at  their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of  truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their  work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message

There is no harsher critic than the voice in your own head. It calls you out for past mistakes and holds you back from reaching your highest potential. Why does this voice always focus on the negative? Why does it struggle so much to focus on the good? And is it possible to change this voice? In this episode of Take a Pause, Varun talks about the importance of being empathetic towards yourself in your journey as a human being. How you treat yourself can influence the way others treat you – tune in to learn how. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow   Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/  https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi   And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The  Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message

Why do we often say yes, when we really want to say no? In this episode, Varun and Ankur talk about the importance of being able to say no, and the struggles that come with it. Sometimes, saying no, however hard it may be, is the only way you will be able to focus on things that really matter. Listen to the full episode with Ankur Warikoo - https://pod.link/1506368376/episode/4e535d94020075400809b742a4c7a7fc You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow   Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/  https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi   And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The   Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant  to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily  lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will  help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at  their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of  truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their  work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message

Have you ever taken a road trip? While the excitement of the destination is what everyone’s focused on, sometimes the journey can be fun too.  Taking detours to a longer, scenic route can only enhance the experience.  The learning process is a long and curved one. When focusing on a topic, you may find something else interesting, even if it does not have to be related to your current subject of focus. In this episode, Varun shares a quote that helped him gain a new perspective on the learning process and may help you too. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow   Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/  https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi   And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The  Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message

Quentin Tarantino is one of the most celebrated filmmakers of our time. Aspiring writers can only dream of emulating his creative process. In this conversation with Ashdin Doctor, Varun shares an interesting story about how Tarantino changed his daily schedule to become a more productive writer. They also talk about how our best ideas come to us when we least expect them. Listen to the entire episode of The Habit Coach with Ashdin Doctor at https://open.spotify.com/episode/1nZXdAFT452dUqqK4PcMil?si=01142f811b194ad6 You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow   Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/  https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi   And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The  Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life, and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message

Is confidence inherent or can it be developed? Is confidence all that it’s made out to be? Maybe there are a few other factors that can help your confidence grow and have far more enriching effects on you.  In this episode of Take aPause, Varun talks about how one’s lack of confidence can hinder their growth You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow   Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/  https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi   And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The  Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message

Welcome to APause Book Club! Here we talk to authors and try to understand the unique process that went into creating the book. We also discuss passages and concepts from the book to better understand the author’s thought process. So, dive in and get new recommendations for your reading list. In this episode, Varun and Anita dive deep into the challenges women face in their professional lives. Commonly associated with women, they discuss how the term ‘multitasker’ sets the unfair expectation that they need to juggle their personal and professional lives effectively. Anita Bhogle, author of Equal, Yet Different is Speaker, Director and IIM Alumni. Her book talks about women in the professional world and the catalysts responsible for them not finding leadership opportunities. Co-authored with Harsha Bhogle, her first book The Winning Way shows how learnings from the field of sports are universally relevant and can be applied to improve our approach to life.  Timestamps  (00:00 - 01:30) Intro  (01:31 - 02:23) Things that surprised Anita while writing the book  (02:24 - 04:55) Anita’s research process with the book  (04:56 - 11:05) Career Intentionality  (11:06 - 11:55) Men having FOMO  (11:56 - 15:20) Evolved winning triangle  (15:21 - 23:27) Lessons for men that they should keep in mind going forward  (23:28 - 25:39) Mathew Mott’s Story  (25:40 - 32:10) 3 Tyoes of women  (32:11 - 35:01) Work Life Integration  (35:02 - 38:43) Pause & Reflect  (38:44 - 40:39) Outro  Books discussed in the episode - Lean In - Sheryl Sandberg  You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow   Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/  https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi   And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take a pause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The   Varun Duggi show”) is a thrice a week podcast that’s meant  to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily  lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will  help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at  their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of  truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their  work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message