The Ordinary Maverick

India, South Africa, Jamaica all cricket loving nations and guess what, all places where we’ve had the opportunity to live. Watching live games sitting on the grass or in the players box I always wondered is it just a game or is it more than that? Have you heard about ‘book cricket’? You know I was thinking about cricket and life and there’s so much similarity. Ever thought about it? Join me on th...

Often times, we take things at face value and go with what’s visible to us. And yet, we have a fascination for the unseen. We enjoy exploring and discovering as much or even more than the known. And when we do stumble upon the unseen, it’s awe inspiring, it’s humbling.  Join me on this podcast to hear my experiences with the unseen and being intentional in delving beneath the surface. Would love t...

Preparation is half the battle won. But how much does one prepare? and can one always be prepared?  Too much preparation will take the fun out of life. In fact, we’ll end up preparing so much that we may forget to just live!  But don't you think it's important to prepare for death? Well, that's not as morbid as it sounds, you know. Preparing for the journey of life and most especial...

Numismatics, what does this word mean? Some of you might have heard it and I am pretty sure that almost all of us have practiced this at some point in our lives. Do you know what is the emerging word of the year for 2021? Join me on this podcast as I discuss more on coins, two sides of a coin, emerging word of the year and the duality of it all with linkages to life.  (I have been travelling quite...

“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, it is the one that is most adaptable to change.” Charles Darwin. What are the skills for adaptability? And will these play a role in us creating a new norm post the pandemic…will the new norm now…become the norm !!. The pandemic almost pushed us all into learning how to adapt…some of us did it better than others and s...

From sunup to sundown, we are working and thinking about numbers. Numbers surround us. But what do numbers mean for relationships. Heard about Dunbar’s numbers and theory and the interesting intersections on the role in our lives? Join me on this podcast as to learn more about numbers and why they matter. Would love to get your feedback !

Life experiences that one hopes never repeats but yet it leaves an indelible imprint in your mind? Unlocking the power of the human spirit can be the most life changing experience. Kindness is reciprocal. You give it and you receive it, no questions asked and with no expectations of any return. Would love to get your feedback !

Names are defining. We know and understand people, things, animate, inanimate through names. A name brings a visual to mind, an immediate understanding of what and who the person or object is and some history and background. But names can be confusing. For example, what does pudding mean to you? Join me on this podcast as I share some fun memories with names and associated confusion. Would love to...

Connections...such a powerful word. We, humans are powered through connections. Think about it, our entire life, our very meaning is in connections. From the time we come into this world we are connected. Research has shown that the more connected we are, the more we thrive.  On todays podcast  we have a special guest Avantika. Avantika belongs to the Generation Z and I belong to Generation X. Joi...

We live in a digital, social media, connected world in which we’ve encountered the statement,  something or someone is trending. Join me on this podcast to hear more about trends like bed rotting, cozy cardio, silent walking and the pros and cons including practicing mindfulness as a core component of the Maverick formula.  Would love to get your feedback !

Do you spend a considerable part of your morning, your day on doing what is termed as ‘Doomscrolling’? So what is Doomscrolling ? Join me on this podcast as I share more on this topic and also ways as a maverick to overcome the same.  Would love to get your feedback !

Indicators and trends, interesting and intriguing, right? Well, what about who or what is determining these trends…even more interesting. Join me on this podcast as I speak about bellwethers and trends sharing some of my personal favorites and a recommendation for the new year.  Would love to get your feedback !

Illusions are fascinating and intriguing. Some are deliberately set up and some happen naturally. Illusions can help keeping dreams alive. They are timeless and history has seen it’s share too. Misericords are one such example from the 14th and 15th centuries. Join me on this podcast as I share some of our experiences with illusions and more about misericords.  Would love to get your feedback !

Ever had an experience of losing a night? I did and it was a never to be forgotten one. It led me to learn and be more aware. Life is a blend of experiences, memories and journeys. Join me on this podcast as I share some of my learnings and glimpses from a whiskey tour from a recent holiday. Would love to get your feedback !

The very definition of health includes physical, mental, emotional and spiritual but often the focus is on the physical and the other elements are relegated to the background. We often get into a rut, a monotony of sorts, and that affects our mental health and well being. Join me on this podcast as I share an interesting tidbit about the sea slug (wonder what's the connection?),  rejuvenation...

There is something very fascinating about fishes and that extends to fish tanks. Have you heard of aquascaping and virtual aquariums? What can we learn from fishes and how can it be applied in our lives? Join me on this podcast as i share more on the same !  Would love to get your feedback !

We all are familiar with the term debts. And I am sure we’ve all experienced paying back debts or loans at different times, with different conditions etc. Join me on this podcast as I share with you my take on debts and I call it the "Life's soft debts" where one builds the debt bank and increases ones happiness quotient. Would love to get your feedback !

Memories give us life changing moments, but what about tangible memories ? Join me on this podcast as I share my personal experience and a take on bringing those happy, not so happy memories back, and specially the tangible ones. Would love to get your feedback !

I know I’m not alone with the feeling of panic when something breaks coupled with dismay and regret for something lost. For as long as I can remember, I loved putting things back together. Little did I realize I was practicing Kintsugi. Join me on this podcast as I explore more about Kintsugi and recount some fond memories of mohair and the Raku art of pottery.  Would love to get your feedback !

Horse’s  ass, shortage of beer...the interconnectedness and interdependency that we all have in this world is very real. Join me on this podcast as I share more including an interesting aspect of Risk interconnectivity ! Would love to get your feedback !

What if we are able to travel back in time? or What if we are able to travel to the future?  join me and my special guest on the show Ms Caroline Muhwezi as we travel back in time... This one was a special episode, the last one for 2020.   Would love to get your feedback !

Black tie, white tie, tuxedos, these words bring formal to mind. They are used as dress codes for special events and over the years have evolved into different fashion styles. But where did these originate from and what’s a smoking jacket?  Join me on this podcast as I dig into some research and share my experiences with formal wear including tailoring across countries. Would love to get your feed...

It takes years to build something and then to build a castle, it’s not easy at all. And building castles in the air, now that’s something else altogether. The phrase ‘building castles in the air’ has interesting origins. Join me on this podcast as I recount fond memories of living in a whitewashed village and visiting castles and share more on my castle building experience and learnings. Would lov...

Horse’s  ass, shortage of beer...the interconnectedness and interdependency that we all have in this world is very real. Join me on this podcast as I share more including an interesting aspect of Risk interconnectivity ! Would love to get your feedback !

Tailwinds make a plane go faster and headwinds increase the lift. Both have their advantages and disadvantages in flying and the trick is to prepare and plan for these winds to reach your destination safely. So how does this relate to our lives? Join me on this podcast as I share how tailwinds and headwinds impact our lives and my personal experience with them. Would love to get your feedback !