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Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaDr. Meghana Dikshit’s Truths on Pain, Clarity, and ManifestationJoin Varun Duggirala in this week’s episode of Take aPause as we unravel the fascinating science behind trauma and pain, exploring it’s profound connection to our body with Dr. Meghana Dikshit. She shared how she entered the world of Ayurveda, shedding light on the ancient wisdom that has transformed her life and countless others. Discover the power of holistic well-being and the incredible impact it can have on your overall health, the truth about manifestation, how clarity and intention can be the catalysts for transforming your life in ways you never thought possible and more! Dr. Me...
2024-01-111h 17
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaAMA with Varun Duggirala: Wealth Building, Entrepreneurship Tips, and Life Advice For Young ProfessionalsStarting off the new season with an interesting AMA with Varun Duggirala, where he spills the beans on building wealth in the world of media, shares invaluable advice for 20-year-olds, and lets us in on the secrets to a well-rounded life as a serial successful entrepreneur and content creator and so much more! Whether you're an entrepreneur in the making, or simply seeking wisdom for a fulfilling life, this AMA is a goldmine of insights on entrepreneurship, wealth-building, and personal growth. Varun delves into his journey, daily habits, and the skills that have catapulted him to success i...
2024-01-0421 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaVir Das, Varun Sharma, Sharib Hashmi and Mithila Palkar on They Got Their First Big BreaksEver wondered how your favourite Bollywood stars got their first big break? Dive into the inspiring journeys of Vir Das, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Sahiba Bali, Mithila Palkar, Viraj Ghelani, Varun Sharma, and Sharib Hashmi in this latest episode of Take aPAuse as they share with Varun Duggirala the untold stories of their breakthrough moments that skyrocketed their journey to success. Witness the actors' candid revelations about the challenges they faced, the auditions that changed their lives, and the invaluable lessons they learned along the way. From auditions to rejections, each story is a learning treasure!
2023-12-2224 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaBest Life Advice On Work, Life & Relationships Ft. Gajaraj Rao, Varun Sharma,Yahya Bootwala, Suhanani Shah, Sharib Hashmi and Hussain DalalDive into a special Hindi episode featuring Gajaraj Rao, Varun Sharma, Sharib Hashmi, Suhanni Shah, Hussain Dalal, and Yahya Bootwala as they share the most impactful life advice they have ever gotten. Gain insights, motivation, and anecdotes as lessons from their unique perspectives and experiences. Whether it's navigating the ups and downs of life, making the best out of missed opportunities, the key to long term relationships or finding success after facing rejection, this compilation is a MUST watch for everyone looking for that right motivation to guide them on their journey! Join us on this latest e...
2023-12-1414 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaGuneet Monga On Oscar Win, Creating Legacy Films & Behind The Scene Insights On Being A ProducerIn this insightful episode, join Varun Duggirala as he dives deep into the journey and mind of history creating Indian producer Guneet Monga! From her groundbreaking win to her journey into the heart of mainstream distribution, Guneet shares the ins and outs of her role as a producer and the secret behind making impactful films. Find out the driving force that led Guneet to become a producer and the challenges she faced along the way. Gain insights into the world of film production as she unravels the intricacies of her job – from ideation to execution, imparts invaluable advice for tho...
2023-11-161h 05
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaMegha Gupta On Her Carnivore Diet, Managing Type 1 Diabetes & Ditching Diet TrendsIn this week’s episode of Take aPause, join Varun Duggirala as we delve deep into actor and model Megha Gupta’s fascinating nutrition journey and how biohacking and her unusual carnivore diet helped to heal her autoimmune disease, why she doesn’t follow diet trends, the importance of gut health and how habit stacking has changed her life and more! Megha Gupta is an actor and model who is known for her work in serials like KumKum and CID and movies like Fan. She is also a lifelong biohacker because she believes profound love, magic, a...
2023-10-0555 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaCareer Masterclass | Best Work Advice From Top Media Personalities Ft. Sahiba Bali, Ankur Warikoo, Anuv Jain, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Raj Shamani, Viraj Ghelani and Mithila PalkarEver wondered what is the best work advice some of the most successful media personalities in India have gotten and how they have used that advice to set their goals and achieve them too? We’ve got you covered! Join this week’s episode of Take aPause where we’ve curated the BEST work advice that our guests Sahiba Bali, Anuv Jain, Raj Shamani, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Ankur Warikoo, Viraj Ghelani and Mithila Palkar shared with Varun Duggirala and find the guidance, insights and motivation to guide you to your dreams! From how Viraj made his bi...
2023-09-2819 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaCelebrity Stylist Tanya Ghavri On Fashion, Styling for Bollywood,Staying Curious & UnlearningIn this episode of Take aPause, join Varun Duggirala as he sits down with Tanya Ghavri, the creative genius behind some of Bollywood's most iconic looks. Tanya takes us on a journey through her career as a celebrity stylist, sharing insights on how travels fuel her creativity, her days of immense hustle during her early days in the fashion industry, the secrets behind building trust with high-profile clients and maintaining loyalty in a fiercely competitive field and so much more!With an Instagram following of over 750,000, Tanya is amongst the most influential fashion forecasters in India, and has been...
2023-09-2151 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaRevant Himatsingka On Food Label Lies, Reading Ingredient Lists Correctly & Mindful EatingIn this week’s latest episode of Take aPause we’re busting nutrition myths, uncovering food truths and the reality of “healthy foods” with author and content creator Revant Himatsingka and Varun Duggirala. Tune in to this episode to discover: -The secrets behind the processing of common foods. -How marketing can influence our perception of "healthy" foods. -Tips for deciphering food labels and understanding ingredient lists. -Practical advice for making better food choices in your everyday life. Revant Himatsingka is a graduate of NYU Stern School of Business...
2023-09-1447 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaPsychologist Ekta Dixit's Guide To Understanding Modern RelationshipsIn this week’s knowledge packed chat with Varun Duggirala and relationship coach Ekta Dixit, we delve into the world of modern relationships and dating. Join us as they discuss why divorces are becoming common these days, nuances of modern relationships, catfishing in the digital age of dating, healthy conflict in relationships and how to effectively communicate with your partner and more! You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ ...
2023-09-071h 02
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaAli Fazal Reveals His Secrets To Effortless Acting, Key To Relationships & Finding PurposeIn this week’s conversation, Varun Duggirala and Ali Fazal take us on a journey through Ali’s memories of childhood to his incredible journey as an actor. He gets candid about how he still feels like a kid in front of the camera, his unique perspective on life's 4 beat rhythm opens up about his mental health and his take on how social media is gradually turning us into slaves of technology and more! Ali Fazal is an actor, producer and model known for his versatile performances in both Bollywood and international projects. Fazal made his acting debut...
2023-08-3151 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaSantanu Hazarika On How Angst Inspires His Art, Love For Music & AnimeTune into this week’s episode of Take aPause with Santanu Hazarika and Varun Duggirala as Santanu lets us in on his artist journey and how he paved his way from engineering college to being RedBull’s World Doodle Champion! From his childhood in Guwahati to how the political climate influenced his style of art to the impact of Anime and music in his art creation process and tips for beginners who want to make a living out of their art - Santanu reveals all of it and more. An engineering dropout, Santanu Hazarika is a doodle arti...
2023-08-2457 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaMithila Palkar On Acting, Being An Adventurous Child & Her Love For MusicMithila Palkar and Varun Duggirala sit down for an insightful chat about Mithila and her one of a kind journey so far. From being an adventurous child to her love for the stage to how all of her biggest opportunities circle all the way back to Thespo and her experience of working with Irrfan Khan, Dulquer Salman and Dhruv Sehgal - we dive deep into all of this and more in this latest episode of Take aPause Mithila Palkar is an Indian actress known for her characters in the TV series Girl in the City and Netflix's...
2023-08-1752 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaTahir Raj Bhasin’s Bollywood Journey, Childhood Stories & Being An AmbivertIn this week’s episode of Take aPause, we sit down with Varun Duggirala and Tahir Raj Bhasin and learn more about Tahir and his journey to success. Tahir shares his childhood experiences of being a defence kid, growing up as an ambivert, thriving whenever he finds himself in the spotlight and moving to Mumbai without a Plan B! We also delve into his love for solo travelling, coffee, and cinema- catch all of this and more in this latest episode. Tahir Raj Bhasin was inducted into the YRF talent arsenal after his amazingly powerful lead debut in...
2023-08-1058 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaViraj Ghelani’s Secrets To Success, Relatability and Finding His CommunityIn this candid chat with Varun Duggirala, Viraj Ghelani reveals his journey from hosting sangeet functions to creating viral content with FilterCopy to starring in a bollywood movie! From how he got his Nani to make reels with him to his biggest learnings about the industry and how he is determined to make South Borivali the new South Bombay - we cover it all and more in this latest episode of Take aPause. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow Fol...
2023-08-031h 02
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaVarun Sharma On The Importance Of Consistency, Never Giving Up & Always Taking The ChanceIn this episode, Varun Duggirala sits down with Actor Varun Sharma and takes us on a ride through his life, sharing his fascinating journey from a small-town dreamer to a Bollywood sensation. Varun Sharma opens up about his childhood, reminiscing about the days when he first fell in love with acting, the invaluable life lessons he gained during his initial struggles, the incredible role his friends played in supporting him throughout his journey, how he landed his breakthrough role in Fukrey and more! Varun Sharma is a versatile India actor. Known for his comedic roles...
2023-07-2753 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaSahiba Bali On Balancing Marketing, Acting & Personal GrowthJoin Varun Duggirala as he takes us into the life and experiences of Sahiba Bali, who has successfully balanced a thriving marketing career with her undeniable passion for acting. We dive deep into Sahiba's transition from becoming the host of her own Zomato show to her unique Bollywood roles and becoming a creator. From the best advice her father has given her to her biggest learning about the corporate world and tips on how to juggle between your head and heart - we uncover it all in this latest episode of Take aPause! Sahiba wears...
2023-07-2049 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaGaurav Kapur’s Stories From Breakfast With Champions, Childhood & Love For CricketJoin Gaurav Kapur and Varun Duggirala as they take us through Gaurav’s extraordinary journey in the world of cricket, entertainment, and storytelling. Gaurav reveals the story behind the inception of his wildly popular show, Breakfast With Champions, his undying love for cricket and the microphone. From being fascinated by all things weird to his entrepreneurial journey to his biggest learning about life, work and the industry - we uncover it all in this latest episode of Take aPause! Gaurav Kapur is an Indian actor, television and cricket presenter known for being the host of th...
2023-07-131h 04
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaGajraj Rao On How Your Insecurities Can Become Your StrengthJoin Gajraj Rao and Varun Duggirala as they reflect on his his impeccable performances and versatile role, his love for languages, how his 11th grade sociology teacher changed his life forever and why he no longer feels guilty about the finer things in life - all in this latest episode of Take aPause! An Indian actor and Ad filmmaker Gajraj Rao, started his acting career in the early 90s with the biographical crime drama Bandit Queen in 1994. However, it was his portrayal of Inspector Dhaniram in the murder mystery Talvar that won him widespread recognition.The actor...
2023-07-0656 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaM.A.D Stuff With Rob On Childhood, Creativity & Always Creating Varun Duggirala sit down with Rob, from M.A.D Stuff with Rob, who was one of the best parts of so many people's childhoods. Join them as they delve into his fascinating journey, from getting discovered by POGO by chance to his art of making kids fall in love with art itself. We explore why he left Mumbai, the secrets behind his success, how he found his way to art and a whole lot more- all in the latest episode of Take aPause! Harun Robert, known professionally as Rob, is an N...
2023-06-2954 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaAnshuka Parwani On Finding Strength & Success Through YogaIn honour of World Yoga Day, watch Anshuka Parwani and Varun Duggirala share their personal experiences and insights on the profound impact of yoga beyond just physical movement. Anshuka reveals how yoga has the power to nourish the mind, body, and soul, and how it played a crucial role in her own journey to healing and self-discovery. From becoming the go-to guru for A-list celebrities like Kareena Kapoor to overcoming a life-threatening motorbike accident and the transformative power of something as simple as breathing correctly - we uncover all of this and more! Anshuka is one of the...
2023-06-2255 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaRajeev Masand Reveals The Truth About Film Reviews, Managing Actors & Love For FilmsJoin Rajeev Masand, film critic & now COO at Dharma Cornerstone, and Varun Duggirala as Rajeev shares his insightful journey of witnessing the changing landscape of movies and the evolving experience of film watching over the past 25 years. From his iconic roundtable conversations with Bollywood's biggest stars to his surprising career shift to artist management at the age of 44, Rajeev takes us through the highs and lows of his remarkable career. Rajeev Masand is the renowned Indian film critic, journalist, and television personality. Masand started his career as a journalist, and over the course of 25 years, has witnessed a...
2023-06-151h 13
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaKrish Ashok (Masala Lab) on The Myths, Science & History Of Indian FoodJoin Varun Duggirala and Krish Ashok, author of ‘Masala Lab’ and TCS Global Head, as they explore the origins of Indian cuisine and the cultural influences that have shaped it over centuries. Krish sheds light on the fascinating history and science of flavours, spices, and techniques that make Indian food so unique and beloved worldwide. From understanding why no dal ever tastes as good as the one your mother makes, to the rich history of Biryani to why jaggery is not really any better than sugar, Krish busts every food myth and explains the truth behind it in t...
2023-06-081h 14
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaShreya Dhanwanthary on Rejection, Family Man, & The Magic Of Saying “Yes!”Tune in for an insightful chat between Actor Shreya Dhanwanthary and Varun Duggirala as they trace back to Shreya’s childhood as the “weird” kid with weird interests to her modelling days. They also explore how Shreya knew she had found true love when she heard “lights, camera, action!” for the first time, how serendipity led her to her breakthrough role in the show ‘The Family Man’, and how coming to Bombay without a plan and just a dream is the best thing that could have happened to her! Shreya Dhanwantary, is an Indian actress with a degree in Elec...
2023-06-0159 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaAnkur Warikoo on Embracing Change, Parenting, and Post-30’s ReflectionsIn this candid conversation of Take aPause, Ankur Warikoo and Varun Duggirala open up about their childhoods, and why Ankur regrets being too judgemental growing up. We also explore Ankur's leadership philosophy as he shares valuable insights on the importance of processes, collective collaboration and empowering others to succeed. Find out about Ankur’s obsession with astronomy, navigating parenthood, micromanaging and how he juggles being an educator, creator and entrepreneur and more - all in the latest episode of Take aPause! Ankur Warikoo is an Internet Entrepreneur and one of India’s top content creators. He i...
2023-05-2557 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaEssential Pre meeting ritualsVarun Duggirala has hosted over 600 episodes across multiple podcasts and he is now ready to take you behind the scenes of his podcasting process! Ever wondered how Varun gets into the right mindset before hitting record or how he drives effortless conversations? Watch on to find all your answers! Find out his process, gain valuable insights into the world of podcasting and the importance of mindset in creating impactful content - all in this latest episode of Take aPause. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow ...
2023-05-1806 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaFriendships, Adulting, and Everything in Between: Navigating Adult Relationships with Ekta Dixit (Psychologist)Join this episode of Take aPause with Varun Duggirala featuring relationship coach Ekta Dixit, we explore the nuances of various aspects of modern friendships & relationships. We delve into the world of friendships and discuss the challenges of setting expectations, dealing with one-sided relations and ghosting, the importance of communication,friendship break-ups, and also explore the age-old question of why people tend to fall in love with their opposite-sex best friend, and more! Keep watching to explore the fascinating world of adult friendships with Ekta Dixit, and discover the tools you need to build stronger, more meaningful connections i...
2023-05-1155 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaLife Lessons and Learnings: The Best Advice From Our GuestsVarun Duggirala ends every episode asking the guest the best advice they have ever gotten and that segment has given us some of the most memorable learnings that make us think deeply. Watch this specially curated compilation of the BEST advice guests Faye D'souza, Dhruv Sehgal, Karishma Mehta, Ashwin Suresh, Marcus Ranney, Kubbra Sait and Priya Malik shared with Varun and find the guidance, reassurance and motivation you’ve been looking for! From Karishma’s biggest learning as an entrepreneur to the words that turned Priya Malik’s life around to Dhruv Sehgal’s eye opening realisation about gro...
2023-05-0409 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaHussain Dalal’s Secret To Success : Gratitude & Missed OpportunitiesIn the newest episode of Take aPause, Varun Duggirala sits down with the actor, writer, and director Hussain Dalal to chat about his life, career, and the learnings he has had along the way. From discussing the truth about privilege to the good part about missing out on opportunities, his struggle with ADHD to his love for running, Hussain shares his journey of pursuing his passion for writing and always practising gratitude. Join them as they delve into the life, experiences and more of one of India's most talented and resilient artists. Hussain Dalal is a multi-talented...
2023-04-271h 04
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaFaye D’Souza On Being Active Citizens and Post Pandemic ParentingFaye D'Souza, like most of us, came out to the other side of the post pandemic world with a whole new life - she was now an independent journalist, a new mother and had a completely new understanding about relationships, work and the state of journalism in India. In the latest episode of Take aPause, Faye D’Souza and Varun Duggirala dissect their changed lives and perspectives post pandemic, Faye’s journalism journey, parenthood, the rise of social media and digital visibility, reporting news in today’s age and more! Faye D'Souza is an award winning journalist, who ha...
2023-04-201h 09
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaSaransh Goila On Fighting All Odds For His PassionThe chef behind the iconic Goila Butter Chicken, Saransh Goila sat down with Varun Duggirala for a chat about the journey of how he found his love for cooking during his earliest tryst with Aloo paranthas in his childhood home, growing up as an introvert, dabbling in acting, his MasterChef Australia journey, how his love for camera and love for cooking found home in his vlogs and more! Saransh Goila is a young and dynamic celebrity chef, author and marathoner who became famous for his version of butter chicken called “Goila Butter Chicken” featured on MasterChef Australia. He wa...
2023-04-131h 12
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaHow You Can Find Your WHY ? ( As a Professional, Entrepreneur or Creator )If you’re a creator/ professional or entrepreneur who has been struggling to find your ‘why?’, you’re not alone. Varun Duggirala was also in this same position once and that’s when he created his ‘Foundational Framework’ to help him build his ‘why’. In this episode of Take aPause, Varun Duggirala shares how he overcame questions like ‘ I don’t know what I am doing’ or ‘ I don’t know how to do this’ in his journey! Watch the full video to find out everything he learnt in his journey and his key takeaways about finding your purpose as a creator.Yo...
2023-04-1011 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaRoshan Abbas On Curiosity, Connections And The Creator EconomyAny conversation with Roshan Abbas comes with a treasure box of learnings and stories that leave you with perspectives that give a new light. Watch this enriching conversation between Roshan Abbas and Varun Duggirala to uncover the key to turning curiosity into a career, how to have valuable communication, building deeper connections, Roshan’s BEST techniques for giving feedback and work-life balance and more! One of India’s finest orators and storytellers, Roshan Abbas is an actor; TV & radio host; producer; event manager; creative, film & theatre director; lyricist; CEO; angel investor; serial entrepreneur, author; public speaking coach. Rosh...
2023-04-061h 06
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaRelationship Masterclass ft. Anuv Jain, Nakuul Mehta, Yahya Bootwala & Smiti SrivastavaAnuv Jain, Smriti Srivastava, Nakuul Mehta & Yahya Bootwala shared with Varun Duggirala some of the most insightful advice & learnings about love and relationships. In this episode of Take aPause, the best of relationship and love learnings have been curated to create the ultimate relationship master class! From how to bring authenticity to relationships, finding love in the most ordinary things, the key to strong relationships, and dating in the modern age - all is covered and more! You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life...
2023-04-0320 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaPriya Malik On dealing with Anger, Love and RelationshipsJoin Priya Malik and Varun Duggirala as they dive deep into Priya’s creative process, being a misfit, how her relationship with anger has changed over the years and how she found true friendship within herself. From her vivid childhood memories to how her art empowers her and of course, her love for love - we cover it all in the latest episode of Take aPause!Priya Malik is several things - an actress, a spoken word poet, a storyteller and most importantly, a performer, with her work “Main 2019 main 1999 dhoond rahi hoon” going viral and standing as a testim...
2023-03-3052 min
Take a pause with Varun Duggirala5 Principles from Stoicism that Changed My LifeIf there was a guidebook on how to deal with the unprecedented challenges life throws at you, a lot of this anxiety and pressure we carry inside ourselves everyday would just vanish. When the pandemic struck, Varun Duggirala found himself surrounded by anxiety of losing control and not knowing how to let go of it. That’s when he found his way to Stoicism, an age-old Greek philosophy that taught him how to regain his control and deal with whatever the universe throws at you! In this episode of Take aPause, Varun Duggirala shares the 5 core things Stoicism taught hi...
2023-03-2719 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaSchbang Founder Harshil Karia On Finding His Purpose & Entrepreneurial JourneyJoin Harshil Karia, Founder of India’s most impactful digital agencies Schbang and FoxyMoron, and Varun Duggirala chat about finding purpose in entrepreneurship, how Harshil brought Schbang to life, how he creates his “moments of awesomeness”, overcoming patterns that hinder self growth and so much more! Harshil Karia calls himself a 3 time entrepreneur and rightly so. He is the Founder of Schbang, co-founder of Level Supermind along with creator & entrepreneur Ranveer Allahbadia aka Beer Biceps and was also one of the founding members at FoxyMoron. (00:00 - 02:15) Intro (2:20 - 03:30) Harshil Karia On Wearin...
2023-03-2357 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaNakuul Mehta Being Vulnerable, Self Doubt and being present as a parentNakuul Mehta and Varun Duggirala dive deep into fatherhood, being vulnerable as men, feeling like an outsider, chasing purpose and craving validation as an artist and more in this episode of Take aPause. From the importance of being vulnerable in front of our kids to Nakuul facing his biggest failure at 24 to dealing with self doubt - we cover it all!Nakuul Mehta is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi television. He made his acting debut in 2012 with Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara portraying Aditya Kumar. He earned wider recognition with his portrayal of...
2023-03-161h 06
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaThe Habit Coach Ashdin Doctor On Habits, Toxic Positivity & SpiritualityIn this week’s episode of Take aPause, Ashdin Doctor and Varun Duggirala dive deep into the concept of ‘Habitology’, the key to an “awesome life”, spirituality, the importance of failing, how toxic positivity does more harm than good and a lot more. From actionable tips on gamifying your habits to inculcate them better to the story behind his glorious beard, Ashdin Doctor tells us all! Ashdin is a 'habit coach'. He believes that "Awesome lives start with your awesome habits". He is the author of ‘Change Your Habits, Change Your Life’ and also a TedX speaker. Timestam...
2023-03-131h 07
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaSharib Hashmi Talks About Family Man, Facing Rejections & Taking Risks reminsceVarun Duggirala and Sharib Hashmi reminisce on their MTV days and chat about Sharib’s inspiring journey to becoming an actor, how he turned rejection into motivation, his undefeatable optimism, how his break in Family Man changed his life and a whole lot more! Sharib Hashmi is an Indian actor, writer, producer and director who works in Hindi cinema. He is best known for portraying J.K. Talpade in the Amazon Prime Video series The Family Man and Sunny in Filmistaan. Timestamps (00:00 - 01:10) Intro (01:13 - 03:00) Sharib Hashmi’s Childhood Dream Of Beco...
2023-03-0947 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaAMA: Answering Your Questions about life, relationships & beyond.Ask Me Anything - but with a twist! Tune in to Varun Duggirala answering questions shared about life, work and relationships but he only has a minute to answer. He discusses everything from dealing with a toxic boss, the power of asking in building strong healthy relationships, the key to staying focused, how to know you’ve found the one, dealing with failure and so much more! Timestamps (00:00 - 01:04) - Introduction (01:04 - 02:05) - How To Deal With Information Overload? (02:06 - 03:01) - How To Truly Rejuvenate Yourself? (03:02 - 04:17) - How To...
2023-03-0631 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaAnuv Jain Reveals The Stories Behind His MusicAnuv Jain, the Indian Indie musical genius behind songs like “Baarishein”, “Alag Aasaman” and “Gul”, and Varun Duggirala dove deep into the art of telling stories through his music, importance of discipline as an artist, his songwriting process and his love for anime in this latest episode of Take aPause! Anuv Jain is an independent singer- songwriter from Ludhiana who rose to fame with songs like Baarishein, Gul, Mazaak and more. He has grown rapidly since his breakthrough single in the indie music scene and has emerged as one of the leading voices in Indian music. You can Ord...
2023-03-0252 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaPocket Aces Co-Founder (Ashwin Suresh) on Taking Risks & Capitalising on OpportunitiesIn this episode of Take aPause, media entrepreneur Ashwin Suresh chats with Varun Duggirala on taking calculated risks and making strategic moves that helped him make big life decisions that changed the trajectory of his personal and professional life. If you’ve been in a state of analysis paralysis and feel too scared to drift from the safe path, this one’s for you!Entrepreneur Ashwin Suresh is the Co-Founder of Pocket Aces, one of India's leading digital entertainment companies and known for its media entities including FilterCopy and Dice Media. He has a BS and MS Electrical Engineering from...
2023-02-231h 06
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaSahil Bloom on Practising Gratitude to Strengthen RelationshipsValuing and nurturing the relationships that really matter is so important for a fulfilling life. On this episode of Take aPause, Varun Duggirala chats with investor and writer Sahil Bloom on the importance of leaning into gratitude, choosing joy, making the most of our limited time, and appreciating the small things in life. Sahil shares stories of chance encounters that have shaped his life, about his parents, his wife, and even Apple CEO Tim Cook! Sahil Bloom is a writer and investor. Every week, his content reaches over 1 million people around the world. Sahil has nearly 700,000 followers...
2023-02-2054 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaAgasthya Shah on The Power of Manifestation, Creator Burnout & Being VulnerableAs you scroll through your explore page, you are bound to come across a horde of talented content creators. The parameters to go viral have finally distilled down to one thing – creating good content. In an age where fame is accessible through just a click on your hand-held device, how does one stand out among the clutter? According to Agasthya Shah, focusing on the quality of your content instead of the metrics will do the trick. In this episode of Take aPause, Varun talks to Agasthya Shah, a Gen-Z creator who began his content creation journey in Ju...
2023-02-0249 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaSuhani Shah (the mentalist ) on Finding Your Passion Through Trial & ErrorAre you always looking for actionable insights you can apply to your life and track your personal growth? On this episode of Take aPause, mentalist Suhani Shah shares with Varun Duggirala plenty of insights that you can easily start implementing in your life.Looking to find your passion in life? Hear from Suhani Shah on her approach. Wanting to try mindfulness? Suhani has her own learnings to share. She also talks about the three practices that have deeply transformed her life, which she encapsulates as solitude, attitude, and gratitude. Curious to know what they mean? Listen to find out!
2023-01-1954 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaDev Raiyani on (Not) Seeking Validation OnlineWhat do you need to be a successful YouTuber today? Is simply having an internet connection and decent editing skills enough? Or do you need to have a unique value proposition? In this episode of Take aPause, Varun talks to Dev Raiyani, digital creator and artist on what it takes to find success online. Dev Raiyani is a digital creator & artist who has over 300k+ subscribers on YouTube and a verified Instagram account. He enjoys creating content and edits all his videos himself. He started his YouTube channel at 13 and has only grown since then. ...
2022-07-2959 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaHappiness is a Bonus, Not the Goal!Have you heard the saying “Aim for the stars, and you might get to the moon”? Well, it sets us up for an eventual disappointment. If we tweak the quote such that we set a bare minimum expectation of landing somewhere, wouldn’t we be happy if we did land on a star? Varun shares an interesting perspective on how to set expectations and goals keeping in mind a very important factor. Listen to this podcast to find the missing formula to your equation. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruc...
2022-07-1805 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaLeeza Mangaldas on Why Don’t We Talk About Sex in IndiaIn this episode of Take aPause, Varun and Leeza discuss the hush-hush way sex is discussed in Indian society. Leeza presses upon the need to have open conversations about sex and intimacy. Leeza Mangaldas is a sex-positive creator utilising her social platforms to break stereotypes around sex. Through her YouTube channel and podcast, she aims to create more awareness of female pleasure. Her mission is to help build a world where all sexual experiences are consensual, safe, and pleasurable! Time Stamps (00:00 - 1:19) Introduction (1:20 - 3:55) Why is there an awkwardness around the...
2022-07-1559 min
Take a pause with Varun Duggirala“What we radiate is what we reflect and feel”If you had to equate yourself to an object, what would it be? Do you have an answer? Shonda Rhimes, in her book Year of Yes, shares an interesting thought – that humans are like mirrors; that we are what gets reflected at us, and that we too put out an energy that reflects onto the people around us. Varun discusses this concept and its potential in this episode of Take aPause. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow Follow Varu...
2022-07-1105 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaHow you can remember everything you learn!The podcast revolution has definitely given non-readers something to binge on, especially for the generation that has grown up through auditory teaching methods where teachers read things out loud. Varun, on the other hand, prefers reading over binging seasons after seasons of shows. He has a very interesting method for reading books – listen to this episode to find out. Raj Shamani is a businessman, social media influencer, entrepreneur, and an audience favourite on Instagram. Raj has delivered around 200+ speeches across 26 countries and is one of India’s most influential motivational speakers. Listen to the entire episode...
2022-07-0807 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaChange your life & mindset with these 5 lessons from Ryan Holiday’s The Daily StoicWe are often burdened by problems that we truly cannot control. We worry about things that we cannot change. In this episode of Take a Pause, Varun explains how Stoicism tackles this problem. He simplifies some philosophies and explains how they helped him gain a new perspective in life and make better choices. Ryan Holiday is an American author, public-relations strategist, and host of the podcast The Daily Stoic. His book, The Daily Stoic offers 366 days of Stoic insights and exercises. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https...
2022-07-0111 min
Take a pause with Varun Duggirala5 powerful learnings from Journaling & how you can start your journey with it!!!Journaling doesn’t have a specific process; everyone chooses their own time and purpose for it. Varun self-admittedly journals sporadically but now has a rhythm that works well for him. If you are thinking about starting a journal, this podcast is definitely a great start. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for...
2022-06-2706 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaVarun Mayya on dropping out of college & the Entrepreneur mindsetIn this episode of Take aPause, Varun Mayya and Varun Duggirala discuss their entrepreneurial journey and choices. While Mayya assesses projects with a more ‘risk assessment’ lens, Duggi looks at them through a ‘time consumption’ perspective. They both discuss the YouTube universe and share their thoughts on what people are really seeking for on the internet. Varun Mayya is the Founder & CEO of Avalon Labs. Before setting up this company, he worked with brands like FoxBound and Elune Tech PTE, among others. On his YouTube channel, he helps entrepreneurs build amazing companies and freelance careers with actionable advice.
2022-06-2454 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaWhy create a Goal BoardWe often struggle to keep the evolving nature of our careers, life and the world around us in constant sync with our goals. And while systems serve us well we can’t not set goals for ourselves. In this classic episode, Varun shares a simple system that he set to constantly updated goals for himself. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ https://www.youtube.com...
2022-06-2006 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaConfidence & how you can unlock itBeing a public personality does not always mean that it guarantees public speaking confidence. Varun talks about an incident from childhood that deeply affected his confidence and how he grew into being more confident on stage as an adult. He shares tips on how to trick yourself into being more comfortable in the spotlight. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ https://www.youtube.com/c/Varu...
2022-06-1712 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaWhy Strategic laziness can help you progressIs hard work the surest route to success? Or is there a way to strategically mix in slacking off with deep focus on the stuff you love to do. That’s where strategic laziness comes in, Varun digs into this concept by David Heinemeier Hansson. Link to the Tim Ferris blog mentioned in the episode - https://bit.ly/2XAFWeZ You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https...
2022-06-1308 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaWhat to Expect in Your 30's: Varun Duggirala on The Ranveer ShowIn this snippet from The Ranveer Show, Varun shares his thoughts on family life, asserting that no matter how busy life gets, he ensures that his family remains top priority. He touches upon his experiences with stage fright, how it still affects him even now, and what he does to overcome it. Ranveer Allahbadia is a social media entrepreneur, YouTuber, motivational speaker, leadership coach, and soon-to-be author. Ranveer’s YouTube channel has over 3.92 million followers and has over 600 videos on the page. His videos cover various topics and have had some of India’s most influential guests on t...
2022-06-1016 min
Take a pause with Varun Duggirala3 ways to Persuade othersMost of us believe that facts are the best way to persuade people to believe what we want them to believe. But Aristotle might beg to differ that there are 3 ways to persuade someone. Tune in to find out in this classic episode with Varun. Use VARUN to get 10% off at https://cosmix.in You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ htt...
2022-06-0605 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaSohrab Khushrushahi on fitness, community and finding your own pathFitness can be an extremely intimidating task for some. Taking that first step to enter a gym can be overwhelming. Many back out when the first issue crops up. In this conversation with Sohrab Khushrushahi, founder of Sohfit, Varun talks to him about the importance of building a community that motivates you to stay on your path to your ideal fitness goals. If you’re someone who overthinks nutrition, you might find some handy tips on how to keep it simple. Varun and Sohrab also discuss how chasing your dream and listening to your gut can sometimes be...
2022-06-031h 00
Take a pause with Varun Duggirala5 ways to remember betterHave you struggled with remembering things and often look for ways to improve your memory? Varun shares tips from four time US memory champ Nelson Dellis that might be useful in this classic episode. Use VARUN to get 10% off at https://cosmix.in You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.c...
2022-06-0108 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaHow to Visualize your DayWe work to achieve goals we set for ourselves. And often these goals are to attain a life we all want. But there might be a better way to achieve your ideal life and Varun digs into that in this classic episode. Use VARUN to get 10% off at https://cosmix.in You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ https://www.youtu...
2022-05-3006 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaHow to put out the fire of self-doubtEver felt that crushing sense of self-doubt every time you set out to do something outside your comfort zone? A big presentation, talking to your crush or just putting across your ideas can seem like a BIG deal when self-doubt handles the narrative. Varun talks about a tried-and-tested technique that actually works overcoming self-doubt. Use VARUN to get 10% off at https://cosmix.in You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow Follow Varun across social m...
2022-05-2708 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaDiscover a hidden treasureDo you find yourself often looking for newer pieces to consume? In this episode, Varun talks about why it would be a good idea to re-read some of your favourites again. Maybe a book that you found extremely insightful or a movie that touched your heart, you may find something there that you missed the first time round. Re-listen to this podcast too maybe? You might find a hidden gem. Use VARUN to get 10% off at https://cosmix.in You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An i...
2022-05-2504 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaWhat do you say while talking to yourselfIt’s ingrained in us to use a gentle tone of voice, to not raise our voice and use negative words when talking to people. But has anyone taught you how to talk to yourself? Do you constantly criticise yourself or are you having encouraging conversations? Tune in to find out, why talking to yourself in the right way, matters! Use VARUN to get 10% off at https://cosmix.in You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow
2022-05-2304 min
Take a pause with Varun Duggirala4 stages to achieve peak human performanceMany of us dream of achieving peak human performance and try different methods. American author Stephen Kotler has a 4 stage process through which we can actually achieve it. Tune in to this classic episode to find out how. Use VARUN to get 10% off at https://cosmix.in You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi...
2022-05-2007 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaWho are the supporting cast of your life storyWe often believe we are the main characters of our life, as we should. Well, what would the main character do without a strong supporting cast? Take a look around you. Do you think you have the right people around you? Varun shares a very interesting take on the importance of surrounding yourself with the right kind of people. Use VARUN to get 10% off at https://cosmix.in You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow Fo...
2022-05-1804 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaWhy a “maybe” is a “no”Do you struggle with being decisive, especially when it comes to saying “no”? Are you someone who tends to settle on a more comfortable, non-confrontational “maybe”? Varun has a simple tip that has helped him when he is in such situations. It may help you understand what you really want, and help your communication with others too! Use VARUN to get 10% off at https://cosmix.in You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow Follow Varun across social med...
2022-05-1604 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaDr Sid Warrier on the Science of Motivation , Addictions, and Busting Neuroscience MythsWhen faced with a long to-do list, do you tend to feel ‘lazy’? Do you find yourself constantly self-diagnosing every symptom on Google? These odd tics and more are part of Varun's conversation today with Dr Sid Warrier on all things Neuroscience. Find out how our primal brain still controls our fight or flight response and why we are all chasing only one goal: Happiness. Dr Sid Warrier is a Neurologist and a YouTuber who talks about mental health and our brain’s inner workings in an attempt to bring conversations about Neuroscience into the mainstream. (00:00...
2022-05-1357 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaThe right thing to do when you are rightWe all hate that person who says “I told you so” when they turn out to be right about something. But let’s admit it… We love to gloat and say the same when we are right. However, are we as ready to admit we are wrong? Tune in to hear Varun talk about the right thing to do when you are right versus when you are wrong. This one is sure to give you food for thought! Use VARUN to get 10% off at https://cosmix.in You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of sylla...
2022-05-1104 min
Take a pause with Varun Duggirala“Candle Blowers” and why you should avoid them in your lifeWhen you’re your best version, the light inside you shines at its brightest. In her book Atlas of the Heart, Brene Brown describes it as having a candle within us that represents our light. This light is what makes us who we are. When it shines brightly, we shine. How do we keep that light shining? And how do we make sure we protect and nurture that light in others? Varun talks about the importance of the light and how not to be a candle-blower who takes the light out of other people’s lives. Use VARUN...
2022-05-0904 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaFind your inner LionAre you envious of confident people? Well, it might help you to know that they’re not always as confident as they appear to be. Here’s what you can do to be more like them: simply pretend to be your most confident self! You may be a lamb wearing a lion’s clothing but gradually you will grow into them. Not convinced? Tune in to find out how this formula worked for renowned stand-up comedian Dave Chapelle. Use VARUN to get 10% off at Cosmix You can Order Varun’...
2022-05-0604 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaRelationships & the 15% rule to building themBuilding strong, healthy relationships that last is no easy feat. Oftentimes, for reasons unknown, you may find yourself in relationships that do not work out. Whether you’re someone who tends to overshare, or someone who struggles to open up, the “15% Rule” may help you approach your relationships in a more systematic way. Tune in to learn what the rule actually means and how you can apply it in your own life! Fair warning: This is not a foolproof formula but it may be a more objective way to view your relationships and figure out the issues.
2022-05-0406 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaThis too shall passCircumstances in life sometimes feel never-ending but they are in reality just finite events. The non-permanence of our state can often be seen as a curse, but truly is a blessing in disguise. You’ve heard the term ‘This too shall pass’ but have you ever thought about it as a tool to create a shift in your mindset? Varun shares how Tom Hank’s roundtable interview helped him understand this powerful quote better! You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at ht...
2022-05-0203 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaMeredith Arthur on Dealing with Anxiety, Overthinking & Embracing AwkwardnessDo you often call yourself an ‘overthinker’? Do you feel an overwhelming sense of unease every time you need to do something that is outside your comfort zone? In today’s episode, Varun talks to Meredith Arthur, author of ‘Get Out of My Head: Inspiration for Overthinkers in an Anxious World’ about anxiety and overthinking. As two awkward people themselves, they talk about ways to embrace one’s awkwardness & deal with negativity. Meredith Arthur is also a content lead at Pinterest and runs a website called ‘Beautiful Voyager’ – a safe space for overthinkers and perfectionists. Time Stamps
2022-04-291h 04
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaWhat regret can teach youHaven’t we all seen ‘NO REGRETS’ stickers and tattoos? People embracing their decisions without regrets is most definitely a freeing thought. The world proudly displays its no regrets mantra, but what if there exists a side to regret many fail to see? Varun found an interesting perspective in Daniel.H.Pink’s book ‘The Power of Regret’ that may help you relook at the concept of regret and find something to learn from it. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to...
2022-04-2702 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaYour habits don’t make you ‘YOU’ ( reset your mindset)We love to hate on labels, as we should. And yet, we tend to label ourselves so many things – ‘lazy’ and ‘procrastinator’ being two common ones. But ask yourself if these are just habits you can change, or are they really innate characteristics that define who you are? In this episode, Varun explains why you may need a mindset reset on how you label yourself. It might actually give you more control over your own life’s outcomes. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow
2022-04-2003 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaWhy 99.9% is better than 100%Growing up, did your parents and teachers tell you to give it your all? Even as an adult, do you feel the pressure to perform at your 100% all the time? Maybe you don’t need to. Perhaps you could get a better outcome if you did a little less than 100%. In this episode Varun talks about why NBA star LeBron James believes in performing at 99%. Tune in to find out why he chooses to hold back that 1%. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “...
2022-04-1803 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaMegha Rao on Being Present, Making Your Own Identity & Creating A LegacyDo you feel the need to overshare on social media out of the fear of being forgotten? Perhaps it would be helpful for you to learn about NOMO - the Necessity of Missing Out! In this episode, poet, performer and artist Megha Rao takes some time out of her digital detox for an insightful chat with Varun. She talks about the importance of being mindful & present while searching for internal validation, instead of chasing external validation. Megha shares how she protects herself from burnout, and builds a healthy mindset towards competition. Megha’s work has be...
2022-04-1554 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaDon’t fear failure ! You can learn from itHow often do you let fear decide for you? Do you end up not trying something simply out of fear? But growth and evolution cannot happen without failure. Listen to this episode to help you change how you perceive failure. As someone who has grappled with this fear himself, Varun delves into an excerpt about the fear of failure from his book Everything Is Out of Syllabus. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDugg...
2022-04-1303 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaDon’t Try to be a Genius! You should focus on being a Scenius!Is brilliance an outcome of one mind or the coming together of many minds? In a world that champions the likes of Elon Musk and Steve Jobs, it’s hard not to want to emulate the kind of success they have enjoyed. Don’t we all want to be called a mad genius? But that’s a lot of pressure to place on our own shoulders. Instead, why not embrace the collective concept of a “scenius”? What’s that you ask? Listen to this episode to hear Varun’s take on this little known concept. You can Order Varun’s...
2022-04-1103 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaThe “Truth” about Work-Life Balance according to “The 4 Burner Theory”We’re constantly juggling the various spheres of our life – work, family, friends, health – trying to find a balance. Our inner juggler may not be a pro, resulting in us dropping the ball sometimes. Varun explains the 4 Burner Theory, which may not be a solution but may help you better understand how to bring balance. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ https://www.youtube.com/c/Va...
2022-04-0804 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaWhy you should not fixate on problemsProblems can appear at times like a whirlpool, surrounding you entirely and pulling you in deeper. The small, mundane ones to the bigger, life-altering ones; it’s easy to get sucked in and start seeing problems that don’t exist. Swim back to the surface, focus on the present and what’s in front of you. Varun talks about how he channels his overthinking into a more positive place. Sign up for Mari Andrew's newsletter - https://mariandrew.bulletin.com You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instructio...
2022-04-0604 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaWhat you should do when life doesn’t go as planned (according to stoicism)Does it feel like the world is out to get you? Like fate is not benevolent in your specific case? In Stoicism, there is a concept called Amor Fati. Varun explains this concept and how it can be used to change your perspective about this unyielding, all-powerful fate. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.co...
2022-04-0404 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaAnkur Warikoo on Consistency, Inner-negativity & growing your passionIn the first chat episode of Take a Pause, Varun is joined by entrepreneur, content creator, and author Ankur Warikoo on approaching creativity as a process, finding what works with an audience, and also finding what actually brings happiness. Ankur Warikoo is a public speaker, angel investor, and YouTuber. He’s also the author of Do Epic Shit and the founder of Nearbuy. Time Stamps (00:00 - 01:53) - Intro (01:54 - 02:51) - Catching up with Ankur Warikoo (02:52 - 06:39) - What motivates Ankur Warikoo to create content? (06:40 - 10:40) - How to balance bet...
2022-04-0158 min
Take a pause with Varun Duggirala#1 Question you should ask yourself before you share knowledgeEvery time you choose to learn something, are you only learning enough to hold conversations about it, or are you trying to understand the subject in depth? Surface-level knowledge is like standing on thin ice; it might break under pressure. Varun’s guilty of making this blunder too, tune in as he discusses how he’s making change. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ https://www...
2022-03-3004 min
Take a pause with Varun Duggirala3 secrets of The Rock’s SuccessHow is it that everything The Rock touches turns into gold? Find out on today’s episode, as Varun decodes the formula for success. Music used - cover of The Rock's entrance theme by Zombie Thirteen - https://youtu.be/R07zgX0SKng Originally by Jim Johnston and WWE. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ https...
2022-03-2804 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaThe true value of being imperfect and authentic as told in the Bhagavad GitaEver been asked this question – Who do you want to be like? Have you ever found yourself emulating someone you truly look upto? Then you might love this beautiful lesson from Bhagavad Gita. It could become your key to overcoming an identity crisis. Take a deep dive into this lesson with Varun on this episode. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ https://www.youtube.com...
2022-03-2503 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaYou can find true success & progress through small wins in work & lifeWe all want BIG victories in life. Pop culture has glamourized them with the scenes of big tournaments and boardroom sessions. Before getting to those big victories one needs to achieve small wins. Varun shares the importance of small wins and the impact they have with examples from the gym and also relationships. Also listen to The Bare Performance Podcast episode with Jim DeCicco of Super Coffee - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3t6EykYrSPzSPl2QQ94GH4 You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKo...
2022-03-2103 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaThe Surprising reason you should not Fear the FutureWe keep worrying about the future and all it entails. What's going to come? What's going to happen? Where you're going to end up How things will turn out? Varun shares insights from the Amara tribe that will change one’s mindset about the future and also past. Inspired by a scribble by author Austin Kleon. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow Follow V...
2022-03-1803 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaWhy you should focus on intentions not resultsOften we are guided by the results we see instead of our goals, this leaves us disappointed and give up on them. Instead if we focus on the intentions, the goal stays in sight and keeps us motivated. Varun shares how this perspective has helped him stay fit, write and other aspects of his life. Also listen to “On Purpose with Jay Shetty” episode - 7 steps to Manifesting results in 2022 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2qK0B9wSrBdogggx7QWLFB?si=Hua867OQSBKFV5aFKPAJCA&nd=1 You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out o...
2022-03-1605 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaThe best way to reach your goals( it’s not what you think)"Slowly is the fastest way to get to where you want to be" this line by Andre De Shields, the American Tony Award winning theater actor hits hard in the rush of current times. In the daily hustle, we often miss out on opportunity to enjoy and end up tiring ourselves out. Varun shares why life is like a marathon and maybe it's time we start focusing on it one step at a time instead of treating it like a sprint. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work...
2022-03-1404 min
Take a pause with Varun Duggirala#1 reason you can't focus and how you can beat itWe try to do too many things at the same time. This leads us to feeling stretched, burnout and dissatisfied with the level of focus we can give all our areas of action. This lack of focus stems from what is called "Time confetti" and in this episode Varun drills down into the concept, its effects and how you can beat it. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow This concept is also discussed beautifully in a chat between Adam grant...
2022-03-1104 min
Take a pause with Varun Duggirala5 “Powerful” steps that help you perform better in lifeWe all have moments before a big meeting, an important exam or anything that has a lot of stakes to it. And in the brief pause before the big moment we all need to practise 5 steps that bring the most value to our mindset and performance. Understanding these stages can help us find ways to practise and use them better in our lives. In this episode, Varun drills down on these stages and the value they can provide. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to...
2022-03-0905 min
Take a pause with Varun Duggirala"Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala" TrailerWe all need to “Take a pause”, a moment in-between the chaos. To reflect on the past, to focus on the present and prepare for the future. A pause to unravel all the things that seem out of syllabus in our lives. A pause to help us find motivation, develop the right mindset & perform at our best. Welcome to “Take a pause” with Varun Duggirala". Subscribe and tune in on your favourite podcasting app every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for a bite-sized dose of ideas, concepts and learnings plus occasional chat episodes with some truly interesting people that You can refl...
2022-03-0701 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaHow Zen moments can make you more productive and focussedWhen we struggle from a lack of energy, focus and productivity the answer isn’t to push ourselves. The answer might actually lie in moments of zen and I dig into it in today’s episode of “The Varun Duggi Show”. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi And for a weekly...
2021-12-0505 min
Take a pause with Varun Duggirala🧠Yahya Bootwala on Being a 21st Century Modern Poet 📝The wandering, tortured and aged picture of a poet is a common cliché. But modern poets today present a very different and diverse picture as individuals who’re channelling their feelings and experiences and amplifying it through poetry. One such writer, storyteller and poet is Yahya Bootwala (known for his viral 2017 piece “Shayad Wo Pyaar Nahi”), he left his 9-to-5 job at a fairly young age to follow his passion for poetry and storytelling. In this week's episode, he talks to Varun about the profound impact Imitiaz Ali’s characterizations of Ved and Jordan from Tamasha and Rockstar have had on his li...
2021-05-2046 min
Take a pause with Varun Duggirala🧠We’re All Feeling Overwhelmed!! How Can We Regain Balance & Focus?Feeling overwhelmed? Feel a nagging sense of languishing? We’re all in a state of uncertainty as the world around us seems to be spiralling out of control. So how can we first help ourselves, and then help everyone around us? How can we regain enough balance and focus to truly be able to move ahead productively for us and everyone else? It could just be creating something helpful, or sharing relevant information. Whatever little each one of us can do, we need to be strong for each other. So I’m putting down some ways in which I’ve been t...
2021-04-2208 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaAnupama Chopra on Being a Film Critic, the Future of Indian Cinema & Building Content Around ContentHave you ever thought to yourself...Writing film reviews is easy, anyone can do it? Well, maybe not! This week I dig into everything to do with building content around content and being a film critic with author, film critic and Editor-in-Chief at Film Companion, Anupama Chopra. And truly understand the need for a deep and informed understanding of cinema to properly critique a film. She talks about what got her interested in Bollywood, the challenges in what she does and what keeps her going. She also shares her thoughts on the future of the film industry and the evolving...
2021-04-1549 min
Take a pause with Varun DuggiralaFinding Fitness Through Purpose with Da Rulk ( Chris Hemsworth AKA Thor's #1 functional trainer)Over the last couple of years, my concept of what being fit means has changed from a superficial, bulked up muscular look to truly being fit for life. And a huge part of this transformation has been through what I have learnt from Functional Trainer Da Rulk’s training programmes. His outlook on fitness is one that bases itself on improving your quality of life far beyond the exterior markers that we usually associate with the fitness industry. Although famous for training Chris Hemsworth and Josh Brolin for their roles as Thor and Thanos, he finds his true calling tra...
2021-04-0149 min