Vinod Narayan
Pahayan Talks - Malayalam Podcast
A Malayalam Podcast published by Vinod Narayan. Mostly Solo rants packaged as 'notes to self' on life, career, society, culture, films, books, articles read and so on. @PahayanMedia on Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook.
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Vinod Narayan
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Jul 10, 2026
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Episodes
#334 Spending Meaningful Time 21.03.2022 38:45
One of the popular books last year was Oliver Burkeman's Four Thousand Weeks. Time Management for Mortals. This podcast is not about the book but about Meaningful Time Spent. Malayalam Translation: രാത്രി, തെരുവ്, വിളക്ക്, മരുന്നുകട – അലെക്സാണ്ടർ ബ്ലോക്ക് Here are the Agile Scrum Course if you are interested in taking it Malayalam Course Link: https://youtu.be/Yti_4QqcR-M English Course Link:...
#333 Old Age, Parents, Future and Decisions 14.03.2022 47:18
Last week we spoke to decisions and today let us talk about how difficult and varied our decisions can be in some situations.. The topic was triggered by a message from a listener.... English Poem-1: Old Grief by Leonardo Sinisgalli Malayalam Translation-1: ഓൾഡ് ഗ്രീഫ് English Poem-2: An Old Man by Constantine P. Cavafy Malayalam Translation-2: ആൻ ഓൾഡ് മാൻ Here are the Agile Scrum Cou...
#332 Some Thoughts on making Better Decisions 07.03.2022 45:56
Making Decisions is part of life... be it personal life or career.. Today's podcast is on that.... Here are some details of the references made in the podcast for your reading... The Article in English: How-to-make-better-decisions The English Poem: The City by Konstantinos P. Kavafis The Malayalam Translation: ദി സിറ്റി Here are the Agile Scrum Course if you are interested in taking it Malayalam...
#331 A Memoir of book lovers and book selllers 28.02.2022 33:13
Today I want to talk about book lovers and book sellers and entrepreneurs.. All together in one book.. Shelflife... the chronicles of a Cairo bookseller. Here are the Agile Scrum Course if you are interested in taking it Malayalam Course Link: https://youtu.be/Yti_4QqcR-M English Course Link: https://youtu.be/riaOQwUO7Hw Also please listen and subscribe to my English podcast 'Penpositive Ou...
#330 Reflecting on Career as I enter a new job 22.02.2022 35:36
Tomorrow I am joining a new job and so I thought let me reflect on my career transitions.. there are so many times I have entered new jobs... It was all different... new people.. new environment.. newness all over... and here after 2 years I am going to working from office again. Here are the Agile Scrum Course Malayalam Course Link: https://youtu.be/Yti_4QqcR-M English Course Link: https://...
#329 The Agile Scrum Chapter in my Life 14.02.2022 25:17
As I have made the Agile Scrum course available for the public free on YouTube... I thought I will take some time to talk on the Agile Scrum Chapter in my life... Here are the Agile Scrum Course Malayalam Course Link: https://youtu.be/Yti_4QqcR-M English Course Link: https://youtu.be/riaOQwUO7Hw Also please listen and subscribe to my English podcast 'Penpositive Outclass' https://anchor.fm/penposi...
#328 I want to start learning History 07.02.2022 45:24
In school history was just to get through exams... but later I figured that it was much more.... Everything I read or watched or experienced had a slice of history. Now I feel like I want to learn history... This podcast is on some thoughts in that direction. At the end of the description you can find links to some of the articles I referred to as I made this podcast. Also please listen and subscr...
#327 Human Kind - A Hopeful History 04.02.2022 31:37
Humankind by Rutger is a must read book... Giving us a glimpse of a goodness perspective can help us. Also please listen and subscribe to my English podcast 'Penpositive Outclass' https://anchor.fm/penpositive Connect on Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/pahayan Malayalam Blog: https://marthyan.com/ Website: https://malayalampodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paha...
#326 From Academics to Corporate 31.01.2022 28:12
Last month I received message from three people who were interested in moving from an Academic Career to a corporate one. I am not well versed in that though I have personally had my own share of career transitions. But I thought I will make a podcast after doing some reading and share my thoughts. Here it is You can also start listening to my English podcast 'Penpositive Outclass' https://anchor....
#325 Jobseekers and Resumes 27.01.2022 34:40
If we are a Jobseeker we need a resume and there is a skill towards writing a resume. I am no expert in the same but in this episode I want to share some experiences and a few things I read recently. You can also start listening to the daily English podcast 'Penpositive Outclass' https://anchor.fm/penpositive Connect on Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/pahayan Malayalam Blog: https:/...
#324 Masters of Scale Book 24.01.2022 28:51
Masters of Scale is an amazing podcast by LinkedIn Founder Reid Hoffman and now there is a book out in the same name. Let me take you through some stuffs in that today. Highly recommend you to read it as well. You can also start listening to the daily English podcast 'Penpositive Outclass' https://anchor.fm/penpositive Connect on Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/pahayan Malayalam Blo...
#323 Ginger Comes Home 20.01.2022 32:16
After Reyna left us.. it was kind of a vacuum.... And now we have Ginger with us. But that is not all.. sometimes there are decisions which we take and it will lead to a lot of changes in our life... Sometimes this can be overwhelming.. Let me take you through that thoughts of mine.... You can also start listening to the daily English podcast 'Penpositive Outclass' https://anchor.fm/penpositive Co...
#322 The Wires of War 17.01.2022 25:58
As I was reading Jacob Helberg's book 'The Wires of War' the thought that was in my mind is what we will do when there is a wires of war. In this podcast I will tread along that lines... This is not a review.. but some thoughts in my mind as I read the book... You can also start listening to the daily English podcast 'Penpositive Outclass' https://anchor.fm/penpositive Connect on Social Media: You...
#321 The Grieving Process 13.01.2022 28:22
Grief and Loss are part and parcel of our life. The question is how we can overcome. We all grieve in different ways and we are also attached to different things and people. There is no one size fits all rule.. but here are some thoughts. You can also start listening to the daily English podcast 'Penpositive Outclass' https://anchor.fm/penpositive Connect on Social Media: YouTube: https://www.yout...
#320 Choosing between Two Jobs 10.01.2022 19:48
Getting one Job itself can be tough.. but sometimes you might have to choose between two jobs... or if you are in a job and have a new offer how do you choose...? Let that be our topic today. You can also start listening to the daily English podcast 'Penpositive Outclass' https://anchor.fm/penpositive Connect on Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/pahayan Malayalam Blog: https://m...
#319 Reyna we all love you so much 06.01.2022 33:07
Today we bid farewell to a member of our family.. Reyna.. She was with us for past 6.5 years and our world revolved around her.. it is hard.. painful and heartbreaking... I am making this video just to say how much I miss her... Connect on Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/pahayan Malayalam Blog: https://marthyan.com/ Website: https://malayalampodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www...
#318 Tips for Salary Negotiation 03.01.2022 21:31
Negotiation is a skill and so is salary negotiation.. Honestly I am pretty bad in it... And may be that is why I thought let us look at some tips... You can also start listening to the daily English podcast 'Penpositive Outclass' https://anchor.fm/penpositive Connect on Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/pahayan Malayalam Blog: https://marthyan.com/ Website: https://malayalampodcast.co...
#317 2022 Here we come; Last Podcast of the Year 30.12.2021 32:38
And this is the last Podcast of the year... So what better to talk about other than a reflection of 2021 and some forward thoughts into 2022... But not without Thanking each and every one of you... who have been with me through the year.... Thanks !!! You can also start listening to the daily English podcast 'Penpositive Outclass' https://anchor.fm/penpositive Connect on Social Media: YouTube: htt...
#316 Dealing with Bad Bosses 27.12.2021 24:04
Some people are their own bosses but many of us have bosses at work... we have had good and bad bosses... The question is how did we deal with them... or should deal with them... You can also start listening to the daily English podcast 'Penpositive Outclass' https://anchor.fm/penpositive Connect on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pahayanmedia Telegram: https://t.me/pahayanmedia...
#315 Things to do when Unemployed 23.12.2021 24:20
Unemployment is a state many of us have been in and could be in again… or are in the stage now… So the question what all can we do while we are unemployed is very relevant… let us explore… You can also start listening to the daily English podcast 'Penpositive Outclass' https://anchor.fm/penpositive Connect on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pahayanmedia Telegram: https://t.me/pa...
#314 Prioritizing Our Life 20.12.2021 33:01
This life is all we have... so it becomes our responsibility to prioritize it... We all can get many ideas... Recently I read a few articles and I want to share my thoughts in there.... I have added the article at the end of this description. You can also start listening to the daily English podcast 'Penpositive Outclass' https://anchor.fm/penpositive Connect on Social Media: Instagram: https://ww...
#313 Habits of Happy People 16.12.2021 20:36
How do people become happy... well it is not a question that will have one answer and as long as people live.. the question will be asked and many answers and perspectives added to it.. But it is an interesting question... Sharing with you all a few things I recently read... Please check the description for the link to the Article I was referring to. You can also start listening to the daily Engli...
#312 Understand Your True Value 13.12.2021 28:17
What is our true value.. our self worth.. are we selling ourselves below what we are really worth.. Are we being rewarded well.... Do we really believe in ourselves... These are some questions we will delve deeper in today's episode. Please check the description for the link to the Article I was referring to. You can also start listening to the daily English podcast 'Penpositive Outclass' https://...
#311 Learning From Mistakes 09.12.2021 27:03
We all make mistakes.. from some of them we learn.. some of them we don't but the general understanding is that we should learn from mistakes... Let us explore a few thoughts on the same.. You can also start listening to the daily English podcast 'Penpositive Outclass' https://anchor.fm/penpositive Connect on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pahayanmedia Telegram: https://t.me/pa...
#310 Making New Friends 06.12.2021 29:55
Making New friends are easy for many.. it is tough for others.. Recently a thought came to mind and I was thinking will this ability change with age.. as we become more inflexible... do building new connections become an issue.... I wanted to read something on this and here are something I found and let me share them as I delve deeper into my own perspectives. You can also start listening to the d...
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