In the first episode of the "Leveraging Design The Thinking" series, Arun Jain, Chairman and Managing Director of Intellect, emphasises the significance of education and self-learning, drawing comparisons between attending classes and managing a business. He stresses the importance of investing in personal growth and knowledge acquisition by spending money on books every month. Arun encourages a culture of self-learning, emphasising the value of continuous education and personal growth.