Two Cents Wiser

To kickstart todays episode, I want you to recite a simple yet powerful thought: “Gratitude turns what we have into enough. It is our gateway to abundance” A simple reminder that our best version isn’t always attached to the pursuit of more, sometimes, it is in appreciating what  we already have. Today, my friends, let me talk about something which I have spoken many times earlier and is very clos...

When the student is ready, the teacher will appear – Such a simple, yet deep statement….And this quote is from none other than one of our most renowned president…the late Dr APJ Abdul Kalam….a true visionary and leader, popularly known as the Missile Man of India After Kalam failed the interview for Air Force pilot in Dehradun — in sheer disappointment he took a bus to Rishikesh and headed to the...

Have you heard of the common phrase, “light at the end of the tunnel”  When things get dark and gloomy, .… we look outward for the light to guide us.  We look for it like it’s distant, unreachable or hidden.  But what if I told you that we all have a light glowing inside us?    This inner light is symbolic of our failth, resilience, the kindness, and the courage that pushes us through our toughest...

To manifest something means to make your dreams, goals, and aspirations a reality by believing you can achieve them….. The idea is that by believing you can do something and focusing your thoughts and energy in that direction, you can actually make it happen. Whatever you are today you have created for yourself consciously or unconsciously. Because since you are the creator I want you to design th...

The red car theory states that although red coloured cars are all around us but on a normal day, we will probably not even notice them on the road…however, if you consciously seek and watch out for red cars, you will be able to see plenty of them.   In the context of this episode, the red car is symbolic…of the opportunities to be grateful, but we overlook them because we don’t keep an eye out for...

If you have an elder in the family, who stays with you, or even close to you …..be appreciative, be grateful ….because, you are blessed. Today, lets travel to what we call the Blue zones around the world in order to unravel, their secret to happiness and their exceptionally long lives. Lets touch upon another such blue zone called Sardinia..a small island in Italy and one of their unique culture p...

In today’s episode, we dive into the profound concept of selfless giving, inspired by an article written by Avinash Anand, a happiness coach and a dear friend of mine.  Avinash in his piece titled "The Art of Giving is the Art of Living," has beautifully explained what the art of giving means… It means giving joyfully selflessly and without expecting anything in return. He goes on to exp...

You dont need to be perfect to help others Story of a little boy who is hurling starfishes back into the water even though they keep coming back. Every little act of kindness counts, whatever little difference it makes. Because, to make a difference in someone's life, you don't need wealth, beauty, brilliance, or perfection. All you need... is to care.

Each year, millions of people set New Year's resolutions. A study shows that while about 60% of us make these resolutions, only 8% successfully achieve them….and by mid February 80% of these resolutions have been left by the wayside. This striking difference leads us to ponder, why such a gap? Resolutions, can be broken, and then you give up on it entirely….Whereas in an intention, you just d...

The takeaways from this year have been many…But some have stood out which have been deeply impactful and have resulted in a permanent change in me….and one of them has been this podcast…My 2 cents wiser, which started as a small sharing, is now a medium to be your guide, to touch lives, to be a part of our collective growth. I am so full of gratitude to everyone who has helped me in this journey o...

Watch this video  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwAYpLVyeFU Use your gifts and skills in the service of others. We are blessed with some skill which is unique to us, but we should use it to serve others and for the goodwill of the world, then it comes back to us in a compounded way....many times bigger and better.   Its a science, call it Karma or theory of reciprocity, the more you give, the mo...

Its said that if you want to connect with someone deeply, talk to them about their favourite childhood memory. This episode is about going back to your childhood and re living that favourite memory which brings a smile to your face.  Get nostalgic, connect with the ones in your childhood days, look up that old album and share your memories with one and all. It will definitely brighten up your day

Randy Pausch's book "The last lecture" teaches us the importance of living each day fully, and not postponing happiness. Lets celebrate Christmas everyday and not link our happiness with conditions. Let happiness not be the price you pay for success.

The Magic rock is nothing, but your own belief.....Identify your rock and make all your wishes come true

On my birthday, I have touched upon the 7 most important happiness or Bliss of Life. They are called "Jeevan ke saat sukh" in Hindi. These have been mentioned in our scriptures and have stood the test of time. 

When walking through an elephant camp, a man noticed that the elephants were only secured with a small rope that was tied around one ankle. He was confused and wondered why the elephants didn’t break free from the rope, as the elephants were certainly strong enough to do so. He asked a trainer why the elephants didn’t try to break free, and the trainer responded; "We use the same size rope fo...

Be aware and mindful of whom to keep and let go in your lives. The company of people you keep shapes you and moulds you into who you are today.

Do you know who are the longest living people on this planet? It is a tribe with the most centenarians, which means people who live beyond 100 years? Its from an island in Japan called Okinawa….and the reasons the Okinawans cite for their longevity is their diet, physical activity, genetic traits and most importantly…their social bond with each other.   Even, Aristotle once said, "Man is by n...

Good morning and welcome to your very own podcast “2 cents wiser” by Adarsh, with a purpose to promote positivity through small incremental changes in our daily lives, so that we can bring out the best version of us..   As I settle down to record my podcast, (its such a stress buster), im looking back at this last week…. It has been a CRAZY busy week for me, and at the end of it, guess what…..I am...