The Inner Game with Vishal Khandelwal

Why are so many young people today feeling lost, anxious, or simply... unhappy? This isn't just a Western phenomenon—it's a growing reality in India too. In this video, I reflect on insights from Arthur Brooks's powerful article and blend them with ideas from Charlie Munger, personal observations, and the quiet struggles so many face in today's hyper-connected world. This is not a motivational spe...

We all carry regrets. Some are small. Some sting for years. In this video, I share the story of a decision I made in 2018 — buying an apartment that, in hindsight, was a financial mistake. But more than the numbers, this story is about something deeper: how we deal with choices that didn't work out… and how regret, when seen differently, can become one of our greatest teachers. If you've ever look...

Why do people who know the least often seem the most confident? In this video, we explore the Dunning-Kruger Effect — a psychological bias that causes people with limited knowledge to overestimate their competence, while those with true expertise often doubt themselves. It's a cognitive trap that shows up everywhere — in workplaces, classrooms, conversations, and especially in investing.

Thinking of quitting your job to follow your passion or become financially free? I've been there. But before you take the leap, there are 5 questions I asked myself — questions that shaped everything that came next. In this episode, I share the real story behind why I quit my job, the fears I faced, and the surprising truths that most people never talk about. If you're at a crossroads in your care...

We don't talk enough about what happens when we lend money to people we love...and they don't return it. It's awkward. It's painful. And it can quietly break relationships. In this episode of #TheInnerGame #podcast, I open up about this very real dilemma—whether or not to help financially, how to deal with silence and broken trust, and why protecting your peace matters. If you've ever struggled wi...

Most investors don't fail because they lack knowledge. They fail because they lose something far more important than money—their clarity, their patience, their sense of self. In this video, we go deeper than stock picks and market cycles. We explore the inner game of investing—the psychological and emotional discipline that separates the calm from the chaotic, the grounded from the reactive. Inspi...

You've read the books. Built the habits. Optimized your mornings. And still, a voice inside you whispers—"Why does it still feel like something's missing?" In this video for #TheInnerGame podcast, I explore the dark side of the self-improvement and self-help culture that no one talks about. The hidden pressure to constantly upgrade, fix, and optimize ourselves in the name of "growth" can leave us...

Staying the course sounds simple — until the market crashes. In this episode of #TheInnerGame podcast, I dive deep into the emotional rollercoaster of long-term investing. When volatility hits and portfolios bleed red, most people run for the exits. But seasoned investors know that turbulence is not a glitch — it's the system. It's the price you pay for long-term rewards. This is not a video about...

Does life really begin at 40? Carl Jung believed it does—and now, at 46, I finally understand why. In this video, Life Begins at 40: How to Turn Your Midlife Crisis into an Awakening, I dive deep into Jung's philosophy on midlife, the shift from external success to internal fulfillment, and why your midlife crisis might actually be a powerful turning point rather than a breakdown. We spend our 20s...

Warren Buffett has spent a lifetime teaching people how to think about money, investing, and wealth-building. But his greatest lesson isn't about stocks or finance—it's about time, regret, and playing the inner game of life right. In this video, "My Biggest Lesson from Warren Buffett...is Not About Money," I reflect on Buffett's latest Berkshire Hathaway annual letter and the subtle but powerful m...

Every parent wants the best for their child—but what if the most important parenting advice is something no one ever tells you? In this video, "The Most Important Parenting Lesson That Changed How I Raise My Kids Forever," I reveal the key lessons about raising kids that go beyond traditional parenting wisdom. I learned it from a beautiful poem "On Children" by Kahlil Gibran. If you're a parent wo...

Is leaving behind a massive inheritance really the best thing you can do for your children? In this video, The Generational Wealth Lie (Why You Shouldn't Leave Too Much Money for Your Kids), I break down the hidden risks of generational wealth and why too much money can actually do more harm than good. If you're a parent, wealth builder, or investor planning to leave a financial legacy for your ch...

Life and investing both come with stress, uncertainty, and difficult decisions. In this video, A Big Life-Changing Lesson I Learned Too Late (But You Don't Have To), I share one critical lesson about stress, money, and investing that took me years to understand—but it can transform your life if you learn it now. Whether you're a young investor trying to grow wealth, a mid-aged investor balancing m...

Are you unknowingly sabotaging your financial future? In this video, Stop These 5 Wealth-Destroying Habits Before It's Too Late, I reveal the most common money mistakes that are silently destroying your wealth-building journey. Whether you're a young investor just starting out, a mid-aged professional trying to grow your investment portfolio, or an older investor seeking financial security, avoidi...

It took me 25 years of mistakes, successes, and hard-earned wisdom to realize the life lessons and money lessons I'm about to share with you—in just 8 minutes. If you're a young person trying to figure out your path, a mid-aged adult feeling stuck, or even an older adult searching for clarity and meaning, this video is for you. These are the key lessons in life I wish someone had told me earlier—a...

In today's episode of #TheInnerGame #podcast, I talk about something every investor needs to hear—especially when markets are rough. I have repeated time and again that investing isn't just about numbers, but about understanding how we think, how we react, and how we survive. So, today, I want to share with you 13 thoughts that I am thinking about in the current market downturn. These thoughts hav...

Especially during rising markets, a lot of people ask me if they should quit their jobs to become full-time investors. They say they are not able to devote time to investing while working a full-time job. My answer is always the same—you don't need to. So, if you also have this question—if you've been wondering whether you need to leave your job to become a successful investor—this episode of #The...

In the investing world, we sometimes need someone brave enough to say, "Hey, something doesn't look right here." Recently, S. Naren, the Chief Investment Officer at ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund, played that role by talking about the expensive valuations of small and mid cap stocks and the dangers of investing in such funds for the short term. Let's discuss more on this in today's episode of #TheIn...

Just like banks go through stress tests to prove they can survive financial shocks, investors face emotional stress tests when markets tank. It's not about numbers anymore, but about the mindset. Market crashes don't just test your portfolio; they expose the cracks in your thinking. They reveal how fragile or resilient your emotions are when your investments take a hit. And that's where the real c...

Imagine someone offers you a golden hen. A real, egg-laying golden hen. Now, here's the question: How much would you pay for it? Most people would start by asking, "How many golden eggs does it lay? How often? Are the eggs pure gold or just gold-plated?" Congratulations—if you thought that way, you've just tapped into the essence of DCF, or Discounted Cash Flow, which is one of the ways we value a...

Do you know what the most challenging part of #investing is? It's not picking the right stocks or timing the market perfectly. It's not about mastering financial models or reading complex balance sheets. These things are somewhat important if you wish to pick stocks, but the real challenge, and the one most people overlook, is mastering the inner game. Let's discuss this more in today's episode of...

We live in strange times. On the surface, it looks like we've got it all—information at our fingertips, opportunities everywhere, and tools to measure, track, and optimize every part of our lives. But beneath all that, something's growing fast. Not confidence. Not clarity. But insecurity. In fact, I can even say that we're living in a bull market of insecurity. A never-ending bull market! Let's di...

In this short episode of the #TheInnerGame #podcast, I explore a life-changing idea from the Stoic philosopher Epictetus—the Dichotomy of Control. This concept is a key chapter in my book, Boundless, where I dive deeper into timeless wisdom for modern life. Discover how understanding the simple difference between what you can control and what you can't can transform the way you deal with stress, a...

A simple truth: if something cannot go on forever… it won't. Sounds obvious, right? And yet, we constantly act like it's not true. So, we assume that stock markets will always go up, our relationships will always stay the same, our energy, our health, our youth—always unchangeable, and success, once achieved, is permanent. But then reality hits. Markets crash. Life shifts. People change. And sudde...

There's a cruel joke about money that no one tells you until it's too late. It is that if you don't have enough, it controls your life. If you have too much, it can do the same. For most of us, money starts as a solution. A way to escape stress, buy comfort, create options. But beyond a certain point, money can turn into a trap. Not because it's bad, but because it can quietly shift from being a t...