Ep. 324: Just Two Choices with Rico Racosky

On this episode, Ashdin is joined by Rico Racosky. Rico is a former pilot and flight instructor for the US Air Force and currently flies for a major US airline.
Rico follows and teaches the amazing and fascinating idea behind 'Just 2 Choices' - that is the idea that everything in our lives comes down to just two choices. He talks about how he started believing in this ideology, why he started teaching it to 4th and 5th graders as well, the connection of the just-2-choices approach to aviation, the advantages if teaching with visuals, how Rico starts when teaching the 'Just 2 Choices' approach, how he explains this philosophy to someone, talks about what 'high-vibe' means - a term he likes to use, how he wants to make people aware that they've always been using this 2 choices approach, the difference between options and choices, how life is about the small choices and not the big ones, how one should avoid excuses from becoming habits, how choices can only be made in the present moment - not in the past, not in the future, how our minds are tuned for stress aversion, how we can make the 'Just 2 Choices' approach into a habit, and lots more. Tune in for a truly fascinating conversation.

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and on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Just2Choices

Check out Rico's website and download some cut-outs that related to Just 2 Choices: https://just2choices.com/radio

Check our Rico' book: https://www.amazon.com/Just-Choices-Its-That-Simple-ebook/dp/B00AB6AZ2Q

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Ep. 323: One Word to Change Your Life

Did you know that new born babies cannot walk as early as other animals can? It's because of our brain.

On this episode, Ashdin talks about the remarkable power of the word 'until' - the one word that you can say to yourself to change your life!

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Ep. 322: Push The Pull Door

Did you know January was named after the God of Doors? Its named after the Roman god Janus, who is the god of doors or archways.
On this episode, Ashdin talks about the importance of breaking away from the herd, questioning everything including our own belief systems, and experimenting with the opposite of what is expected of us. Tune in to find out more.

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Ep. 321: Rock Bottoms for the Youth with Aditya Jhunjhunwala

"Kindness is just showing that the other person matters." - Aditya Jhunjhunwala

On the second episode with Aditya Jhunjhunwala, Co-founder of 'The Enterprise India Fellowship', Ashdin and Aditya talk about rock bottoms for the youth, the various reasons that could be the cause of them, be it heartbreak, studies, familial pressure, or the like, how it can affect different people, how some forget their rock bottoms while others may never get over them, the importance of celebrating them and the feeling of empowerment that comes when one sees themselves getting out of a rock bottom, the personal nature of a rock bottom wherein it feels like it is only happening to you, creating spaces and environments where people can be comfortable being themselves, and lots more. Tune in for an important and insightful conversation.

Follow Aditya on Twitter @adityajh and on Instagram @playful_ceo

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Ep. 320: Birthday Podcast

Did you know that the secret to looking younger than your age is very easy? Just tell everyone that you're much older than you really are!

On this episode, Ashdin celebrates his birthday by talking about how we can all choose to age well or to age badly, and how that choice is in our hands. He also talks about the three things we need to maintain consistency in habit formation, and the app he has launched called 'Awesome180 Habit Coach' to help us do this along the way. Tune in to find out more.

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You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.

Ep. 319: Students and Entrepreneurs with Aditya Jhunjhunwala

This week, Ashdin is joined by Aditya Jhunjhunwala, Co-founder of 'The Enterprise India Fellowship' - a fellowship programme for college students. It's a year long part-time programme that helps students develop a business mindset, entrepreneurship skills, build confidence, go through self-discovery, and work on real-life projects. On this episode, Ashdin talks to Aditya about working with students and young people, what made Aditya start a fellowship programme like this, what the need was for it, things he has learnt from and about youngsters from them, the realisation that youngsters aren't really lazy, just not that passionate about they're doing at that moment, the importance of self-reflection and how that's the advice he gives students, as well as three habits that the youth today can inculcate, and lots more.

Follow Aditya on Twitter @adityajh and on Instagram @playful_ceo

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Ep. 318: Small Actions Are Small Wins

On this episode, Ashdin talks about small actions, counting them as small wins, and letting these small actions turn into bigger ones that eventually compound into something huge. Tune in to find out more.

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Ep. 317: Want More of Something - Ask Why

Did you know that there are over 828 people in India with net worths of more than Rs.1000 crores? They command around 1/3rd of India's GDP.

On this episode, Ashdin talks about how a better way to achieve happiness is not asking ourselves what we want, but asking ourselves why we want it, and how we can control the urge to always want more. Tune in to find out.

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Ep. 316: Geeking Out On Sports Nutrition with Mishti Khatri

On the second episode with fitness trainer and blogger Mishti Khatri, Ashdin talks to her about her doing her M.Sc. in Exercise and Sports Nutrition, what that was like and what she learnt from it, how she had to build her resume to be able to pursue this course, always being interested in biology as a subject right from school, knowing that she wanted to get into the paramedical line and how she was more interested in the nutrition side of sports as opposed to the technical side of it. They also discuss coffee naps and how caffeine affects our bodies when exercising, how sleep is your main foundation as an athlete, the good effects of beetroot juice, recovery based nutrition, the importance of carbs in building immunity, and lots lots more.

Follow Mishti on Instagram @mishtikhatri or get in touch with her at Mishtikhatri15@gmail.com

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Ep. 315: No Such Thing As Lazy

Did you know a bloodhound can be used as a witness in court? It's because their sense of smell is so strong that it can be used as evidence in court.

On this episode, Ashdin talks about how there's no such thing as being lazy, it's just that you haven't found something to get up and chase after, something that excites you or gives you purpose. Tune in to find out more.

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Ep. 314: You're Never Alone When Running with Mishti Khatri

"You're never alone when you're running as there's always someone else in the world who is running at the same time as you are." - Mishti Khatri

On the first episode with Mishti Khatri, fitness trainer and blogger, Mishti and Ashdin talk about Mishti's love for running and being a trainer for athletes. They talk about how and why people should get into running (though it may not be for everyone, which is fine), how Mishti got into running, always being sporty in school but not really being a runner and how that changed, her father being a regular marathoner with the Mumbai Marathon, her love for the Mumbai Marathon and her memories attached with it, wanting to break the taboo around sports bras, some tips for advanced runners, the importance of recovering well, tips to help you recover better, how one should gradually increase their running distances, and lots more.

Follow Mishti on Instagram @mishtikhatri or get in touch with her at Mishtikhatri15@gmail.com

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Ep. 313: Think Yourself Fit

Did you know that the top fitness influencers get paid around 70,000 USD per post? That's about 50 Lakh rupees per post!

When we look at these fitness influencers doing impossible and difficult exercises or see their bodies, do we feel envy or desire, or do we feel passionate and interested? On this episode, Ashdin talks about the dominant emotions that define and decide how our own fitness journeys go, and how we can train our minds to be inspired by other people's fitness regimes. Tune in to find out more.

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Ep. 312: Do It Yourself First

Did you know that Jay Z was crowned hip-hop's first billionaire?

On this episode, Ashdin talks about some things he has learnt from successful people like Jay Z over the years. He talks about learning to love what you're doing, getting excited by it, and the financial succes will follow as a by-product. Tune in to find out more.

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Ep. 311: Rock Bottoms for a Pro Athlete with Tanvi Lad

On the 2nd episode with Indian Badminton Player Tanvi Lad, Ashdin and she talk about rock bottoms. Tanvi shares her rock bottom story about her knee injury because of which she had to sit out from multiple games and tournaments, which majorly affected her world ranking from world number 3 to 116, how she got out of this professional slump, how she fought back against the injury, attending rehab for the same, the importance of accepting the hand you've been dealt and going forward from there, her amazingly strong team and the support system around her that gives her constant reality checks and keeps her grounded, and how she avoided going down a mental spiral during that time because of the support system she had in place. Tanvi says that, as an athlete, mental health is of utmost importance for longevity and to avoid burning out, and is a true believer of failure teaching you more than success. Tune in for an important discussion around mental health and rock bottoms.

On the 1st episode with Tanvi, she and Ashdin had talked about the importance of having a routine and putting in the hardwork, which in turn, gives you tremendous confidence. Do catch that if you haven't yet.

Tanvi has a new podcast coming up this month on the IVM Podcasts network called 'The Millenial Athlete'. Catch the first episode of that when it's out later this month.

Follow Tanvi on Instagram @tanvilad93 and on Twitter @LadTanvi

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Ep. 310: A Pain in the Neck

Did you know that the Kayan tribe has a neck modification that elongates the neck? The longest neck in the world belongs to a woman from this tribe whose neck is 40cm long.

On this episode, Ashdin talks about the importance of doing neck exercises throughout the day to avoid neck pain, and tells us some simple exercises that we can do to help relieve it.

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Ep. 309: The Mindset of a Pro Athlete with Tanvi Lad

We often see the glamourous side of sports, but we don't often think about the journey or the mental aspect of it. What did it take to get there? What sacrifices were made along the way? What exactly is the midset of a professional athlete?

On the first episode with Indian Badminton Player Tanvi Lad, she and Ashdin talk about what it feels like to represent your country as an athlete, about putting in the hardwork and that hardwork giving you confidence on the court, the importance of a routine and taking one step at a time as champions are built little by little, and lots more. Tanvi also discusses how her lifestyle inculcated discipline in her, an athlete's mentality, and what a typical day looks like for her. Tune in for a peek into an elite athlete's mind.

Tanvi has a new podcast coming up this month on the IVM Podcasts network called 'The Millenial Athlete'. Catch the first episode of that on

Follow Tanvi on Instagram @tanvilad93 and on Twitter @LadTanvi

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Ep. 308: Perfect Day

Did you know that we have about 25,915 days in our lives?
On this episode, Ashdin asks you to visualise your perfect day, and how you can tangibly make it into a reality over a period of time. Tune in to find out.

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Ep. 307: Who Is Your Friend?

Did you know that the tradition of champagne being used to mark a celebration started way back when in 1789?

On this episode, Ashdin talks about the importance of being surrounded by our friends, near and dear ones, and well-wishers at times when it matters, and shares a simple habit that can help us identify true friendships. Tune in to find out.

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Ep. 306: Psychology of Rock Bottoms with Radhika Bapat

On the second episode with clinical psychologist Dr. Radhika Bapat, she and Ashdin discuss the psychologies and mindsets behind and around rock-bottoms. Radhika talks about triggers, anxieties, what rock bottoms can mean for different people, the terms 'failure' and 'success', the importance of taking the small steps, finding little things and ways that help you recover, and helps us understand the way hitting a rock bottom affects us, and gives us ways to help us heal. Radhika also share a lot of personal experiences from her life and shares some tricks that have helped her along the way. Tune in for an enriching episode.

On the first episode with Radhika, Ashdin talked to her about mindulness, self-compassion

Follow Radhika on Instagram @psychotherapybar

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Ep. 305: Empty Time

Did you know that old mechanical clocks would have a deviation of about 15 minutes every single day?
On this episode, Ashdin tells us a new way of approaching time, not in the pursuit of productivity, but in the pursuit of your soul. Tune in to find this out, how to manage your personal time, and why it's important to allow yourself to do nothing.

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