The Ordinary Maverick

I am delighted to share that we are nearing the one-year anniversary of The Ordinary Maverick podcast. It’s truly has been an amazing and adventurous journey so far. Today’s episode is about our furry friends. Did you know about the International Dog Day? Does one need a special day to celebrate or is every day a dog day? What lessons can we learn from our furry friends? Yes unconditional love and...

Waterfalls, so majestic, awe inspiring and so much to learn and take away from. There’s an intrinsic link with life and learnings from waterfalls. Think about it, water always finds its way to the final destination.  Join me on this episode as I share my experiences with waterfalls from different parts of the world and how these have influenced our thinking and navigation in life.   Would love to...

We often read about adventures, in books, magazines, or we see these in movies and then there is an urge to go on one, right? Given the last 18 months with the COVID 19 pandemic in many ways this aspect has gone for a toss…or has it really? Have you heard about a ‘micro adventure’ ? How does it link to resilience? What is resilience? Join me on this podcast as we discuss more with some Maverick ti...

Is there something we may know, as “creating something out of nothing”, or is it just a phrase? Could it be linked to magic? Have you heard about Cloud spotting or a society for Cloud enthusiast? What about Upcycling? How do all of these link with what we do or don’t do? Join me in this podcast as I share my thoughts in creating something out of nothing. Would love to get your feedback !

Ever wonder how birdwatching can influence one’s thinking and support bonding? Have you heard about bird therapy and bird lists? Join me on this episode as I share my personal experiences with bird watching and how it’s enriched our lives.   Would love to get your feedback !

Humour and real life -- The power of laughter and the humour in real life situations, something to think about. What is gelotology and a humour bank? Listen to this episode to know more including some tips on coping with laughter. Would love to get your feedback !

Bats are intriguing mammals and recently we’ve all been intensely interested in bats….right? But there is more to bats than meets the eye. Join me on this podcast as I share more on Bats, Bat Theory, Echolocation, Covid19 and Tequila! yes, Tequila !!! and then how all of this ties up with life and some exciting futuristic inventions. Would love to get your feedback !

There’s a first time for everything. And that first time experience, good or bad, always remains in one’s memory bank forever, right?  Join me on this podcast as I share our camping and glamping experiences as well as some insights into the Big Five in wildlife spotting and in personality traits.             Would love to get your feedback !

Ever wondered how having a powerful USP is so important? Now we know businesses have USPs, right? Join me as I put forward a Maverick twist to USP – unique solution to problems sharing some real life examples including having your entire house go up in smoke! Would love to get your feedback !

What are the most daring and interesting walks you have experienced in life? Some walks are not for the faint hearted and then there are those walks that give you the adrenalin rush which become unforgettable. Recognising joyful and draining moments in life are critical. What to do and what not to do and how does that connect with waterfalls. Join me on this podcast as I discuss more and share a l...

A pandemic has exposed our vulnerabilities to globalization and the freedom with which one traveled has in some ways been lost forever. But, it is passing. In an ever-evolving context, travel is returning. Plans are being made in some parts of the world and families are exploring how to get together after so many many difficult months. How to travel with a Maverick bent of mind and feed your soul,...

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...

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...

We’ve all had crossroads moments in life. These are often life-changing and life altering. How does one decide on which path to take, what does self-investment mean? Can the Maverick formula help? Join me on this podcast as I share more on the same. Would love to get your feedback !

Souvenirs have always intrigued me. They can be strange and magical at the same time and many times the meaning of a souvenir can change during life’s journey. Join me on this podcast as I share more on this interesting topic, linked to souvenirs of life,  stories behind these souvenirs and the feeling of leaving behind a legacy . Would love to get your feedback !

How many of us have experienced falling from the sky, literally? Yes, jumping out of a plane, taking that risk but with conviction that the landing will be smooth. Ever wondered how that relates to the journey of life? Listen to the podcast for some insights and a little bit about parenting! Would love to get your feedback !

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. Would love to get your feedbac...

Have you thought about how many options one has in life? And whether that is good or bad or it doesn’t matter?  You know, human nature is so complex. I mean, often times we are in a Catch 22 situation. If we have it, we are not happy, and if we don’t have it, then also we are not happy. Confusing, right? Join me on this podcast as I discuss more on the paradox of options and the current hot topic...

Well, I must say in my life, I’ve come across many instances where issues arise as well as are resolved just with effective or not so effective communication. And it’s always one of the 3 legs of the stool that was the problem! Either the content was not right, or the messenger didn’t deliver it correctly or the receiver didn’t hear or interpret it correctly. That’s when the stool collapsed. Join...

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...

 “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...

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 !

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 !