In this episode, I explore the Dr Wayne Dyer Quote “Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change” First, I talk about Dr. Wayne Dyer and his struggles in his childhood. Then I talk about how he overcame them to become a successful writer. I then go on to explain 3 real-life stories where changing the way you look at a problem will help you come up with numerous amazing solutions.  Hope you enjoy this episode. If you do not agree with what I have mentioned or if you have anything extra to add to this episode, then please do share it with me. My email ID and social media links are given below. Let's learn together. ----------------------------------------- Want to consume the podcast episodes in the form of articles? Click Here: https://vadithya.com/the-merkol-podcast/ Email: merkolpodcast@gmail.com Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/merkolpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/merkolpodcast

In this episode, I explore the James Clear Quote “Most lucky events in life are opportunities, not outcomes” First, I talk about James Clear and his achievements in the field of building habits. Then I start off by explaining the hill-climbing problem and why people shy away from opportunities. Then give an example about Mark Zuckerberg and how he took an opportunity even against all the odds. Hope you enjoy this episode. If you do not agree with what I have mentioned or if you have anything extra to add to this episode, then please do share it with me. My email ID and social media links are given below. Let's learn together. ----------------------------------------- Want to consume the podcast episodes in the form of articles? Click Here: https://vadithya.com/the-merkol-podcast/ Email: merkolpodcast@gmail.com Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/merkolpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/merkolpodcast

In this episode, I explore the Satoshi Nakamoto Quote “The root problem with conventional currencies is all the trust that’s required to make it work” First, I talk about Satoshi Nakamoto and his greatness and the need for a public currency. Then I start off by explaining how money was started, the use cases, the gold standard, then move on to explain why governments dropped out of the gold standard, the problems it followed, and the reason for inflation.  Hope you enjoy this episode. If you do not agree with what I have mentioned or if you have anything extra to add to this episode, then please do share it with me. My email ID and social media links are given below. Let's learn together. ----------------------------------------- Bitcoin White paper: https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf The bullish case for Bitcoin: https://vijayboyapati.medium.com/the-bullish-case-for-bitcoin-6ecc8bdecc1 ----------------------------------------- Want to consume the podcast episodes in the form of articles? Click Here: https://vadithya.com/the-merkol-podcast/ Email: merkolpodcast@gmail.com Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/merkolpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/merkolpodcast

In this episode, I explore the Vincent Van Gogh Quote "Great things are done by a series of small things brought together"

First, I talk about Vincent Van Gogh and his mental condition and move on to explain all his achievements. 

Then I start off by explaining his quote by giving examples of how Steve Jobs and MS Dhoni emphasize the smaller things or processes in other words. Then I also explain what will happen if we delve too much into the big picture.

Hope you enjoy this episode. If you do not agree with what I have mentioned or if you have anything extra to add to this episode, then please do share it with me. My email ID and social media links are given below. 

Let's learn together. 

----------------------------------------- 

Show Notes: 

*(00:04) Intro 

*(00:56) About Vincent Van Gogh 

*(06:35) Introduction to the quote 

*(07:25) How does Steve Jobs focus on the small things?

*(09:34) How MS Dhoni focuses on the small things?

*(12:00) What will happen if we delve too much into the big picture?

*(17:11) Closing 

----------------------------------------- 

Want to consume the podcast episodes in the form of articles? 

Click Here: https://vadithya.com/the-merkol-podcast/   

Email: merkolpodcast@gmail.com 

Social Media Links: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/merkolpodcast  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/merkolpodcast

In this episode, I explore the Stephen Hawking quote "The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance; it is the illusion of knowledge" First, I talk about Stephen Hawking and his medical condition and move on to explain all his achievements. Then I start off explaining his quote by giving an example of a math test, then explain the difference between not having knowledge and having an illusion of knowledge. Then to further explain this, I give an example of an Arab saying. Then I have included a quote from Thalapthy Vijay as well. Hope you enjoy this episode. If you do not agree with what I have mentioned or if you have anything extra to add to this episode, then please do share it with me. My email ID and social media links are given below. Let's learn together. ----------------------------------------- Show Notes: *(00:04) Intro *(00:58) About Stephen Hawking *(05:14) Introduction to the quote *(05:39) Difference between not having knowledge and having an illusion of knowledge *(07:07) Arab saying and the story behind it *(12:37) Thalapthy Vijay Quote *(13:06) Closing ----------------------------------------- Want to consume the podcast episodes in the form of articles? Click Here: https://vadithya.com/the-merkol-podcast/   Email: merkolpodcast@gmail.com Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/merkolpodcast  Twitter: https://twitter.com/merkolpodcast

In this episode, I explore the Benjamin Franklin Famous Quote "Most people die at 25, we just don't bury them until they are 70" First, I talk about Benjamin Franklin and explain his childhood and all the public good he has done. Then I talk about the illusion of a perfect life and give a talk from Vijay Sethupathi as an example. Then I move on to the topic of self-destruction and give an example as to how it can be implemented by anyone.  Hope you enjoy this episode. If you do not agree with what I have mentioned or if you have anything extra to add to this episode, then please do share it with me. My email ID and social media links are given below. Let's learn together. ----------------------------------------- Show Notes: *(00:04) Intro *(00:58) About Benjamin Franklin *(04:07) Introduction to the quote *(04:30) Illusion of a perfect life *(06:27) Vijay Sethupathi Quote *(07:02) Art of Self Destruction *(11:56) You block your own progress *(13:50) Closing ----------------------------------------- Want to consume the podcast episodes in the form of articles? Click Here: https://vadithya.com/the-merkol-podcast/   Email: merkolpodcast@gmail.com Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/merkolpodcast  Twitter: https://twitter.com/merkolpodcast

In this episode, I explore the John Muir Quote “The power of imagination makes us infinite”.  

First, I talk about John Muir and explain his greatness in his work on saving wildlife and national forests. Then move on to explain the power of imagination and explain the concept of zero to one. Then I explain the first restaurant ever created. Then move on to explain the drawbacks of over imagination and lack of action taken on your dreams and thoughts.

Hope you enjoy this episode. If you do not agree with what I have mentioned or if you have anything extra to add to this episode, then please do share it with me. My email ID and social media links are given below. 

Let's learn together. 

----------------------------------------- 

Show Notes: 

*(00:04) Intro 

*(01:00) About John Muir 

*(04:53) Introduction to the quote 

*(05:06) Power of Imagination

*(05:53) The first restaurant ever created

*(09:56) Drawbacks of over imagination

*(11:33) Closing

----------------------------------------- 

Want to consume the podcast episodes in the form of articles? Click Here: https://vadithya.com/the-merkol-podcast/   

Email: merkolpodcast@gmail.com 

Social Media Links: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/merkolpodcast 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/merkolpodcast

In this episode, I explore the Joan Didion Quote "We tell ourselves stories in order to live".  First, I talk about Joan Didion and explain her greatness in learning and understanding life and work. Then move on to explain the power of stories and explain the differences in beliefs in the past and now. Then I explain the kind of stories we tell ourselves and what should be the actual stories we should tell ourselves. Hope you enjoy this episode. If you do not agree with what I have mentioned or if you have anything extra to add to this episode, then please do share it with me. My email ID and social media links are given below. Let's learn together. ----------------------------------------- Show Notes: *(00:04) Intro *(01:00) About Joan Didion *(04:46) Introduction to the quote *(05:06) Power of stories *(10:01) The stories we tell ourselves *(12:46) Closing ----------------------------------------- Want to consume the podcast episodes in the form of articles? Click Here: https://vadithya.com/the-merkol-podcast/   Email: merkolpodcast@gmail.com Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/merkolpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/merkolpodcast

In this episode, I explore the Richard Feynman Famous Quote “The first principle is that you must not fool yourself, and you are the easiest person to fool". First, I talk about Richard Feynman and explain his greatness in learning and understanding life. Then move on to explain the illusion of happiness that people always believe in. Then I give an example of a scene from the movie 'Soul' to further explain my point. Then I conclude by leaving with you a trick to happiness. Hope you enjoy this episode. If you do not agree with what I have mentioned or if you have anything extra to add to this episode, then please do share it with me. My email and social media links are given below.  Let's learn together.  -----------------------------------------  Show Notes:  *(00:04) Intro  *(01:00) About Richard Feynman  *(04:52) Introduction to the quote  *(05:18) What is confirmation bias?  *(08:50) How to overcome confirmation bias? *(10:45) Closing  -----------------------------------------  Want to consume the podcast episodes in the form of articles? Click Here: https://vadithya.com/the-merkol-podcast/   Email: merkolpodcast@gmail.com  Social Media Links:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/merkolpodcast   Twitter: https://twitter.com/merkolpodcast

In this episode, I explore the famous The Only Living Boy in New York Quote “The farthest distance in the world, is between how it is and how you thought it was gonna be”. First, I talk about the scriptwriter for this movie, Allan Loeb, and explain his addiction to gambling. Then move on to explain the illusion of happiness that people always believe in. Then I give an example of a scene from the movie 'Soul' to further explain my point. Then I conclude by leaving with you a trick to happiness. Hope you enjoy this episode. If you do not agree with what I have mentioned or if you have anything extra to add to this episode, then please do share it with me. My email and social media links are given below. Let's learn together. ----------------------------------------- Show Notes: *(00:04) Intro *(00:54) About Allan Loeb *(03:35) Introduction to the quote *(04:03) Illusion of happiness *(04:53) Explanation of a beautiful scene from the movie 'Soul' *(07:14) Happiness is a decision, not a condition *(08:38) Closing ----------------------------------------- Want to consume the podcast episodes in the form of articles? Click Here: https://vadithya.com/the-merkol-podcast/  Email: merkolpodcast@gmail.com Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/merkolpodcast  Twitter: https://twitter.com/merkolpodcast

In this episode, I explore the famous Fight club quote “You are not your job.” First, I talk about the writer of the book 'Fight Club', Chuck Palahniuk. Then move on to explain what do labels actually mean and why it is bad ofr humans. Then I dive into the secret behind finding long lasting happiness. Then I wrap it up with some motivation to help you ride the rest of this week.   Hope you enjoy this episode.  If you do not agree with what I have mentioned or if you have anything extra to add to this episode, then please do share it with me. My email and social media links are given below.  Let's learn together.  -----------------------------------------  Show Notes:  *(00:04) Intro  *(01:10) About Chuck Palahniuk *(04:30) Introduction to the quote  *(04:43) What do labels mean and how it affects humans?  *(07:59) Secret to finding happiness  *(09:12) Closing  ----------------------------------------- Want to consume the podcast episodes in the form of articles? Click Here: https://vadithya.com/the-merkol-podcast/  Email: merkolpodcast@gmail.com  Social Media Links:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/merkolpodcast  Twitter: https://twitter.com/merkolpodcast

In this episode, I explore the famous Thani Oruvan Dialogue “Choose an idea in your life. Make that idea your life” First, I talk about the dialogue writer for the movie 'Thani Oruvan', Mohan Raja. Then move on to explain what the quote actually means. Then I dive into an example as to how you can make a living off of any niche if you put your mind to it. Then I wrap it up with some motivation to help you ride the rest of this week.  Hope you enjoy this episode. If you do not agree with what I have mentioned or if you have anything extra to add to this episode then please do share it with me via email and social media links I have given below. Let's learn together. ----------------------------------------- Show Notes: *(00:04) Intro *(00:54) About Mohan Raja *(02:56) Introduction to the quote *(03:37) Doing a job you hate *(05:18) Example explaining hidden opportunities in a niche field *(08:24) How to find that one idea? *(10:02) Closing ----------------------------------------- Link to TED talk - youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNP03fDSj1U Want to consume the podcast episodes in the form of articles? Click Here: https://vadithya.com/the-merkol-podcast/ Email: merkolpodcast@gmail.com Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/merkolpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/merkolpodcast

In this episode, I explore the famous Master movie dialogue “We are hearing. But not listening” First, I talk about the dialogue writers for the movie 'Master', Lokesh Kanagaraj, Rathna Kumar, and Ron Parthiban. Then move on to explain the difference between hearing and listening. After that, I give an amazing dialogue from Fight Club as a great reference to the power of listening. Then close the episode by giving out 4 ideas for you to become a better listener. Hope you enjoy this episode. If you do not agree with what I have mentioned or if you have anything extra to add to this episode then please do share it with me via email and social media links I have given below. Let's learn together. ----------------------------------------- Show Notes: *(00:04) Intro *(00:51) About Ron Parthiban, Rathna Kumar, and Lokesh Kanagaraj *(06:49) Introduction to the quote *(07:13) Difference between hearing and listening *(09:04) Fight Club Quote *(10:17) Ways to listen properly *(14:02) Closing ----------------------------------------- Want to consume the podcast episodes in the form of articles? Click Here: https://vadithya.com/the-merkol-podcast/ Email: merkolpodcast@gmail.com Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/merkolpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/merkolpodcast

In this episode, I explore the famous Naval Raviaknt Quote “Work like a lion. Not a cow” First, I talk about Naval Raviaknt and his life, then move on to the explain work in the past. Compare work in the industrial age to the present day. Give an insight into what my best work timings are.  Hope you enjoy this episode. If you do not agree with what I have mentioned or if you have anything extra to add to this episode then please do share it with me via email and social media links I have given below. Let's learn together. 

----------------------------------------- 

Show Notes: 

*(00:04) Intro 

*(00:51) About Naval Ravikant 

*(05:28) Introduction to the quote 

*(06:30) Work in the Industrial Age 

*(08:55) Burst of creativity hours 

*(12:03) How a lion works? 

*(14:48) Closing 

Naval Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qHkcs3kG44&ab_channel=PowerfulJRE

Naval Twitter thread: https://twitter.com/naval/status/1002103360646823936

----------------------------------------- 

Want to consume the podcast episodes in the form of articles? Click Here: https://vadithya.com/the-merkol-podcast/ 

Email: merkolpodcast@gmail.com 

Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/merkolpodcast 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/merkolpodcast

In this episode, I explore the famous Gotthold Lessing quote “For me, the greatest beauty always lies in the greatest clarity” First, I talk about Gotthold Lessing and his life, then move on to the definition of clarity with an example from the race track. Later, I explain Gotthold Lessing's quote and give a method with an example that would help you in achieving clarity in simple problems in your life. Hope you enjoy this episode. If you do not agree with what I have mentioned or if you have anything extra to add to this episode then please do share it with me via email and social media links I have given below. Let's learn together. ----------------------------------------- Show Notes: *(00:04) Intro *(00:51) About Gotthold Lessing *(04:09) Introduction to the quote *(04:36) What is Clarity? *(05:45) Lessons learned about clarity in racing *(06:55) Power of Clarity *(07:23) Steps to find Clarity *(12:47) Closing ----------------------------------------- Want to consume the podcast episodes in the form of articles? Click Here: https://vadithya.com/the-merkol-podcast/ Email: merkolpodcast@gmail.com Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/merkolpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/merkolpodcast

In this episode, I explore the famous Seneca quote “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity”  First, I talk about Seneca and his life, then move on to the definition of luck and contrast it with the definition of risk to understand it better. Later, I explain Seneca's quote and give an example for the same. Hope you enjoy this episode. If you do not agree with what I have mentioned or if you have anything extra to add to this episode then please do share it with me via email and social media links I have given below. Let's learn together. ----------------------------------------- Show Notes: *(00:03) Intro *(00:51) About Seneca *(07:51) What is luck? *(08:30) What is Risk? & Differences between Luck and Risk *(09:58) Explanation of Seneca's quote *(14:01) Closing ----------------------------------------- Want to consume the podcast episodes in the form of articles? Click Here: https://vadithya.com/the-merkol-podcast/ Email: merkolpodcast@gmail.com Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/merkolpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/merkolpodcast

In this episode, I explore the famous Soorarai Pottru Quote/lyric - “How far can something be? It gets closer as you move towards it”  First, I talk a little about Arunraja Kamaraj who is the lyricist of the song 'Aagasam' where this lyric is present. Then I move on to describe two kinds of people looking to do something new - people who get scared before starting to do something new and people who get scared to publish their work due to negative criticisms. I also give an example of the famous scene from Fight Club. Hope you enjoy this episode. If you do not agree with what I have mentioned or if you have anything extra to add to this episode then please do share it with me via email and social media links I have given below. Let's learn together. ----------------------------------------- Show Notes: *(00:03) Intro *(00:51) About Arunraja Kamaraj *(03:10) About people who get scared before starting to do something new *(05:29) Explaining the Fight Club scene *(08:01) About people who get scared to publish their work *(11:11) My personal experience  *(13:43) Closing ----------------------------------------- Want to consume the podcast episodes in the form of articles? Click Here: https://vadithya.com/the-merkol-podcast/ Email: merkolpodcast@gmail.com Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/merkolpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/merkolpodcast

In this episode, I explore the famous David Feherty Quote - "It's how you deal with failure that determines how you achieve success" First, I talk a little about David Feherty, then move on to describe failure and how to make sense of it. Then I talk about the brilliant Kobe Bryant quote and with its help explain how the mind processes failure and finish with my understanding of how to deal with failure. Hope you enjoy this episode. If you do not agree with what I have mentioned or if you have anything extra to add to this episode then please do share it with me via email and social media links I have given below. Let's learn together. ----------------------------------------- Show Notes: *(00:03) Intro *(00:50) About David Feherty *(04:36) Introduction to the Quote by David Feherty *(05:03) What is failure and how to deal with it? *(07:20) Kobe Bryant Quote *(08:35) How does the mind process failure? *(11:23) My understanding of how to learn from failure? *(15:00) Closing ----------------------------------------- Want to consume the podcast episodes in the form of articles? Click Here: https://vadithya.com/the-merkol-podcast/ Email: merkolpodcast@gmail.com Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/merkolpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/merkolpodcast

In this episode, I explore the famous Epictetus Quote - "Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants" First, I talk a little about Epictetus, then move on to the definition of wealth and the process of staying wealthy. Later, I talk about the mindset you need to stay wealthy and the downward spiral of satisfying your every want. I finish with a story about my friend's outrageous wants. Hope you enjoy this episode. If you do not agree with what I have mentioned or if you have anything extra to add to this episode then please do share it with me via email and social media links I have given below. Let's learn together. ----------------------------------------- Show Notes: *(00:04) Intro *(00:51) About Epictetus *(03:57) Introduction to the Quote by Epictetus *(04:42) Definition of Wealth with example *(06:31) Downward spiral of satisfying your every want *(08:20) Story about my friend's outrageous wants *(10:34) Closing ----------------------------------------- Want to consume the podcast episodes in the form of articles? Click Here: https://vadithya.com/the-merkol-podcast/ Email: merkolpodcast@gmail.com Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/merkolpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/merkolpodcast

In this episode, I explore the famous Jim Rohn Quote - "Time is more valuable than money. You can get more money, but you cannot get more time" First, I talk a little about Jim Rohn, then move on to the concept of a Time billionaire and try to explain it with the help of a small mind game. I also give you my take on the debate surrounding Time vs Money. I also explain the power that Time possesses and give you few examples as to how time spent on something enhances your chances of success in that.  Hope you enjoy this episode. If you do not agree with what I have mentioned or if you have anything extra to add to this episode then please do share it with me via email and social media links I have given below. Let's learn together. ----------------------------------------- Best Jim Rohn speech - Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80JeE0w2Y8I&t=1038s&ab_channel=AHealthMusk ----------------------------------------- Show Notes: *(00:03) Intro *(00:51) About Jim Rohn *(03:20) Introduction to the Quote by Jim Rohn *(03:49) Concept of Time Billionaire *(08:38) My take on Time Vs Money *(12:20) Power of Time *(17:37) Closing ----------------------------------------- Want to consume the podcast episodes in the form of articles? Click Here: https://vadithya.com/the-merkol-podcast/ Email: merkolpodcast@gmail.com Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/merkolpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/merkolpodcast