Chalkmeout with Rayn: Own Your Life

In today's daily munchy, I talk about how all of us are going through so much every day. We get irritated and we are stubborn sometimes. Through this, we get surrounded by a lot of negativity and the closest answer to this problem is to practise empathy, every single day.  “Daily Munchy on the Chalkmeout Podcast” (aka “Morning Munchies”) is a thrice a week podcast that aims at rekindling some of o...

In this episode of the Chalkmeout Podcast, Narayanan is joined by Srikanth Reddy , Founder of Hala Mobility, India's first multimodal EV shared mobility platform that started in 2019. He takes us through the journey of a passionate musician turned Entrepreneur, how it began as an exploration a few years back to now, becoming a funded startup and taking this to multiple cities across India.  Furthe...

Today,  we reach the 10th episode of my podcast - Finally! I am so happy I was able to make time for this. While this is a personal project, I sometimes get very dull in keeping myself disciplined but now that we are here, I am super glad. In today's episode, I will cover the importance of reading that has helped me and others in improving or overcoming some real issues in our daily life. Also, ho...

In today's daily munchy, I talk about why we should not be afraid of making mistakes in our life.  “Daily Munchy on the Chalkmeout Podcast” (aka “Morning Munchies”) is a thrice a week podcast that aims at rekindling some of our hardcoded values, thoughts, rituals and habits. There's so much that goes on in our life in 24 hours of being who we are and being who others want us to be that sometimes w...

In today's daily munchy, I talk about how saying 'no' is a blessing in disguise and a skill to have. We often end up saying yes to most things that come our way. What our parents said, what our teachers or friends or colleagues said - just to please them, we say yes. Saying yes is good for some parts but not all.  “Daily Munchy on the Chalkmeout Podcast” (aka “Morning Munchies”) is a thrice a week...

In today's daily munchy, I talk about how we can work on the life we want to live, over the weekends. I have people around me that are successful and I have people around me that crib about things. The ones who are successful have worked over the weekends to live a life that they own, a life they built over multiple weekends. The rest of the crowd usually just lazes around over the weekend. Which...

Today, while I recover from Covid and resume my life - I came to think about the standard of life most people live. The quality of your life is the reflection of your standards. You could make millions and still stay poor in your mind. Being poor is not about making less money. Being poor is a mentality. It’s a choice to live a low standard of life. When I say low standard, I don’t mean the luxuri...

In today's daily munchy, I talk about how we become what we consume. Not in the physical sense but in the consumption we do mentally. We consume so much content that we forget to control which ones to block.  “Daily Munchy on the Chalkmeout Podcast” (aka “Morning Munchies”) is a thrice a week podcast that aims at rekindling some of our hardcoded values, thoughts, rituals and habits. There's so muc...

In today's daily munchy, I talk about change and how we stagnate in case we are unable to accept and embrace change consciously. There are two sides to change and the more we know which ones to take action on, the more we're able to embrace it or divert it, in case it doesn't serve any purpose.  “Daily Munchy on the Chalkmeout Podcast” (aka “Morning Munchies”) is a thrice a week podcast that aims...

In today's daily munchy, I share my thoughts on how being confused is better than being distracted. While our phone, emails, notifications and that meme a friend shared keep us away from the task at hand, how does one decide between handling a confused mind and a distracted mind?  “Daily Munchy on the Chalkmeout Podcast” (aka “Morning Munchies”) is a thrice a week podcast that aims at rekindling s...

In this episode of the Chalkmeout Podcast, Narayanan is joined by Dhruvam Thaker, Founder of SMART Taxi, a corporate car rental company, with a vision to become India's No.1 Cab company in customer satisfaction by 2025. He takes us through the journey of establishing SMART Taxi, how it began as an idea 10 years back and eventually grew to over 40 cities with 900 cabs in 6 years with zero external...

Today, I share thoughts that I had while my recent trip to Nepal. Thoughts about chasing one's dreams and how the only person that can inspire a being is 'the being' itself. No one else can inspire someone to do something in life let alone make choices. I also share some thoughts on how s omeone’s opinion about you does not have to become your reality . It's your life - Own it and be inspired.  #c...

In today's daily munchy, I share my thoughts on the benefits of spending alone time. Our thoughts are clouded most of the time and due to our daily schedules managing life and work we rarely get time to sit with ourselves to give these thoughts either some ponder or some space to dissipate. A lot of time that I spent over the past few months mostly over the weekends with myself helped me become mo...

In today's daily munchy, I share my thoughts on how starting fast, failing fast and learning fast build a seamless path towards achieving our goals and ambitions. A lot of us think success comes overnight and that's true because we don't have knowledge of the challenges one faces. But, can anyone attain that level overnight? Yes, anyone can. Only if you are strong enough to be ready to start today...

In today's daily munchy, I share my thoughts on the difference between being self-aware and reminding yourself that you're enough. Just being self-aware and not acting on it has its own cons but in the process of working on yourself, you shouldn't forget to remember that whoever you are, however you are is enough for the time being. Don't churn away all the energy is personal development, give you...

Today, I speak about how to crack a job interview. Though, in 10 minutes I can only cover a few points I have also taken the liberty to share with you a guide at the end of the episode. This will help you plan your interviews better and also be more self-aware. Look out for the personalised SWOT guide on my website under the guides section. #chalkmeoutwithrayn Listen anywhere you get your podcasts...

In today's daily munchy, I share my thoughts on problems and how most of them are only in our minds. They aren't 'real' in so many ways. The task that has a deadline, a conversation with a friend, a challenge at your workplace or even a misunderstanding with your loved ones - all of it, almost 99% of it, is brewed in our minds.  “Daily Munchy on the Chalkmeout Podcast” (aka “Morning Munchies”) is...

In today's daily munchy, I share my thoughts on how patience and consistency are the key to success and ultimately achieving your goals. Most tasks we do in our life don't add up to something immediately but over the course of our life, they reap massive benefits. It's like watering a plant and then waiting for the flowers to bloom - which is not in your hands. Be patient and keep doing the work y...

In today's daily munchy, I share my thoughts on self-discipline and the benefits it carries. You can be the smartest person in the room but if you're not disciplined, forget about anything you've planned out. I have seen hardworking and disciplined folks do more in life than the smart ones. With smartness comes an added responsibility that can be achieved with consistency. “Daily Munchy on the Cha...

Today, I am going to have an open conversation with Meraj Faheem, a serial entrepreneur who started his journey more than a decade back right out of college. He has has his fair share of success and challenges which he shares in this episode. This episode is brought to you in collaboration with Global Shapers Community, Hyderabad Chapter & Unschool. If you are a student or a recent graduate th...

Today, I continue to speak about the exceptional habits of exceptional people. In this 2nd part of the episode, I focus essentially on the 3rd and the 4th sections that will help you understand how successful people perform habits that push them towards a higher life every day. I believe it's the smaller habits that make us who we are and helps us become the best version of ourselves.#chalkmeoutwi...

Today, I speak about the exceptional habits of exceptional people. In this two-part episode, I break down four sections that will help you understand how successful people perform habits that push them towards a higher life every day. I believe it's the smaller habits that make us who we are and helps us become the best version of ourselves. #chalkmeoutwithrayn Listen anywhere you get your podcast...

Today, I speak about how to keep yourself motivated during hard times. We all face adversities in our life so I thought why not share four learnings that I have had in the past. These four points have helped me and I am sure you can put them to use as well. Also, watch out for my 2 book recommendations in the podcast.  #chalkmeoutwithrayn Listen anywhere you get your podcasts and check out www.cha...

Choosing a career can be tiresome but a lot of us are where we are because of exploration. Building a career is attributed to how much money you make, and that's completely wrong. You can make as much money as you want in any career if you have explored and accepted enough. In today's episode, I share my experience right from college until starting up Unschool in a quick 10 minutes. #Chalkmeout Li...

Today, I speak about how to hack happiness. Though the answer is simple, being grateful. It's super hard to elongate gratefulness and practice it daily. I share a hack that won't take any longer than 5 minutes of your day. I have noticed this hack was common in all the books, podcasts and Ted talks. Ready to hack? #chalkmeoutwithrayn  Listen anywhere you get your podcasts and check out www.chalkme...