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What's The Point?

What's The Point?

By Neeha Gupta

Hey guys! Welcome to "What's the Point?", a podcast where we understand how the most complex piece of technology in the world - the human mind - works.

Inspired by Sadhguru's book 'Inner Engineering", in this podcast we aim to understand how our thoughts, and emotions work so we can actually control them rather than have them control us! The book says that human experience is self-created. If that's the case, shouldn't life always be joyful? Well, it should. Except, our thoughts and emotions currently aren't taking instructions from us. Because we don't kno
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What's the point? Podcast intro!

What's the point? Podcast intro!

What's the point? Podcast intro!

Hey guys! Welcome to "What's the Point?", a podcast where we understand how the most complex piece of technology in the world - the human mind - works.

Inspired by Sadhguru's book 'Inner Engineering", in this podcast we aim to understand how our thoughts, and emotions work so we can actually control them rather than have them control us! The book says that human experience is self-created. If that's the case, shouldn't life always be joyful? Well, it should. Except, our thoughts and emotions currently aren't taking instructions from us. Because we don't know how they work!

Each week I break down a new self-help/personal growth book and we'll work to understand ourselves better so we can actually live life to the fullest!

What's the point? Guess we'll find out!

Listen on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCQcgkzXvTk Listen on instagram: hhttps://www.instagram.com/neehagupta_/

And as always,
Stay inspired!

#whatsthepoint #selfgrowth #mindset
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22. Naval Ravikant Book Summary |12 lessons for a happier life | Part 3

22. Naval Ravikant Book Summary |12 lessons for a happier life | Part 3


In this episode, I talk about 12 tips from the book, The Almanack Of Naval Ravikant, and how we can apply them to lead a happier life! They're crisp, actionable, and range on topics from health, wealth, success, relationships, and more!

Book recommendations?
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21. The Almanack Of Naval Ravikant | How to Get Rich Without Getting Lucky

21. The Almanack Of Naval Ravikant | How to Get Rich Without Getting Lucky

The Almanack Of Naval Ravikant | How to Get Rich Without Getting Lucky

In this episode, we look at the 3 things we need to equip ourselves with - in order to be wealthy and successful in life!! Honestly one of the game changing books I've read - in terms of skills required to get rich without getting lucky. If you're someone who's looking to get the most out of life and be successful - this episode is definitely worth a quick watch/listen!


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As always,
Stay inspired!
Jan 19, 202208:31
20. The Almanack of Naval Ravikant | Part 1

20. The Almanack of Naval Ravikant | Part 1


Hey guys! In this episode - I cover the Almanack of Naval Ravikant - probably one of the best books I've ever read. If you're in your 18s,19s, 20s, or any age really- there's a wealth of information in this book that you MUST know. It genuinely opens your eyes and gives an interesting perspective on the nature of life and how to make the most of it. This is just part 1 of this book- stay tuned for the next 3 episodes!

Feel free to comment the next book I should do or the next podcast guest!
As always, stay inspired.

If you'd like to see my other channels:
Instagram: @neehagupta_
YouTube: Mental Fitness With Neeha
Jan 12, 202207:08
19. Things you should know in your 20s | The Story of Vedant Rusty - YouTuber, Podcaster, Marketer

19. Things you should know in your 20s | The Story of Vedant Rusty - YouTuber, Podcaster, Marketer

In this episode of Mental Fitness with Neeha, I interview Vedant Kaushik AKA Vedant Rusty! He is a Youtuber, Podcaster, Marketer, and a Writer and consultant for brands in the digital space. We speak about his journey from doing undergrad in English Literature to being a content creator today. We also talk about his advice for an 18 year old trying to 'do what they love', how he does so much in life and some skills youngsters today should invest in today. Among other things, the episode sheds light on overcoming the fear of judgement, the secret behind his confidence and some things he does to keep himself mentally fit! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro to Vedant Rusty 0:33 His path from doing an undergrad in English Lit to a YouTuber today 2:23 Advice for an 18 year old trying to find their passion 4:58 Have too many interests and don't know what to do? 7:04 What drives him to do so much in life ? 9:03 Does reading play a role in his mental fitness? 11:08 One skill that a 20 year old MUST invest in today 13:10 Just me appreciating his instagram bio (it's genius) 14:09 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and not quitting content creation 15:42 Vedant sir's one piece of advice for a content creator today 16:37 Overcoming the fear of judgement 13:54 The secret behind his confidence 21:26 What does he do to keep himself mentally fit? 23:24 Vedant Rusty's happy place :) 24:28 One mental fitness truth he lives by. 26:56 Outro & Thanks ! Let me know which guest I should bring on next/ what book I should cover next! As always, Stay inspired. Connect with me on Instagram @neehagupta_
Sep 22, 202127:30
18. The Secret To Happiness | The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari | Mental Fitness With Neeha

18. The Secret To Happiness | The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari | Mental Fitness With Neeha

Hey guys, welcome back to another episode of Mental Fitness with Neeha ! This video is part 2 of my series of the book - The Monk Who Sold his Ferrari by Robin Sharma. Here, I talk about the 'secret' to happiness and the 5 step method to achieving any goal you want as mentioned in the book! It's a very crisp and actionable video - lots of insights!! 0:00-0:23 Intro 0:24-1:54 What makes people happy 1:55-2:47 How to understand yourself & what makes you happy 2:48-6:06 The 5 step method for achieving any goal 6:07-6:34 My 2 favorite quotes from the book! Hope y'all enjoy it!
Sep 02, 202106:23
17. Take Control of Your Thoughts | Master Your Mind| The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari

17. Take Control of Your Thoughts | Master Your Mind| The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari

In this episode, I talk about the first part of Robin Sharma's book 'The Monk Who Sold his Ferrari' - Mastering your mind. I discuss the importance of the thoughts we allow to enter in our mind, how to train the mind, and how to take control of your thoughts! I also discuss proven techniques as mentioned in the book on taking control of your thoughts and mastering your mind! This is PART 1 - of the three part series on The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari ! Stay tuned for the rest :)
Aug 25, 202108:24
16. How To Become a Better Leader | How to Win Friends And Influence People

16. How To Become a Better Leader | How to Win Friends And Influence People

In this episode of Mental Fitness with Neeha, I talk about simple ways in which you can become a better leader and create change! There are 9 principles that Dale Carnegie talks about in the book, that you can incorporate to take your leadership skills to the next level ! With this, we come the end of the 4 part series on How to Win Friends And Influence People by Dale Carnegie !
Jul 20, 202108:60
15.Siddharth Rajsekar reveals the MINDSET behind building a MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR knowledge business

15.Siddharth Rajsekar reveals the MINDSET behind building a MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR knowledge business

In this episode of Mental Fitness with Neeha, Siddharth Rajsekar reveals the MINDSET behind building a MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR knowledge business. We talk about his story from being a college dropout to his eventual success in the digital world. In the episode, we discuss the importance of clarity, his tips on staying mentally fit, overcoming the fear of judgement, his key lessons from working with Tony Robbins, Brian Tracy, etc - and so much more!! Siddharth Rajsekar's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/sidzchannel Siddharth Rajsekar's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7GDCpxuDMTI8mdBhurGYmP?si=zi-WGQ37Sde6XHWlA9zNVA&dl_branch=1 Siddharth Rajsekar's book 'You Can Coach': http://youcancoach.com/launch 0:00 Intro 0:58 The story of where it all began 4:01 The importance of a clear purpose and mission 7:39 Why staying mentally fit is important 10:01 Dealing with the fear of judgement 12:49 The key take-away from 'You Can Coach' 14:00 Being a lifelong learner 15:05 Lessons from working with Tony Robbins, Brian Tracy, Robert Kiyosaki 16:20 Importance of having a mentor 18:18 Sid's spiritual practices to stay mentally fit 19:17 - Sid's Happy Place 19:42 - One Mental Fitness Truth He Lives by 20:18 - How you can follow Sid !
Jul 13, 202121:59
14. 12 ways convince people to do what you want | How to Win Friends And Influence People

14. 12 ways convince people to do what you want | How to Win Friends And Influence People

This is part 3 of my series on How to Win Friends And Influence People. In this podcast, I cover the 12 ways to convince people to do what you want & convince them to your point of view, based on the same 12 principles that Dale Carnegie advocates in his book :) As always, stay inspired :)
Jul 11, 202110:51
13. 6 Ways To Make People Like You | How To Win Friends And Influence People

13. 6 Ways To Make People Like You | How To Win Friends And Influence People

This podcast is PART 2 of the How to Win Friends and Influence people series. Here, I talk about 6 ways to make people like you, as covered by Dale Carnegie in the book!
As always, stay inspired :)
Jul 11, 202104:59
12. 3 Keys To Successful Relationships | How To Win Friends and Influence People

12. 3 Keys To Successful Relationships | How To Win Friends and Influence People

The quality of your life is the quality of your relationships.
Welcome to part 1 of my four part series on How To Win Friends and Influence People. Really no better book on learning how to master the art of relationships and how to manage people effectively -- one of the most important skills you can have ! In this podcast, I have simplified the first part of the book into 3 Keys to Successful Relationships :)
stay tuned for part 2,3 and 4 !

hope you like it!
as always, stay inspired :)
Jul 11, 202107:28
11. Book-shots! Atomic Habits.

11. Book-shots! Atomic Habits.


Ever wondered why you don't actually follow through on habits that you know are good for you?
This episode talks about the 4 laws of change in the best-selling personal growth book - 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear- which you can implement TODAY to actually make your habits stick!

The video also talks about why bad habits are so hard to get rid of, and how to actually get rid of them. In essence - it's about how you can finally create the change you've always wanted in your life and make your habits stick.
Jun 15, 202110:57
10. Book-shots. 7 habits of HIGHLY EFFECTIVE people.

10. Book-shots. 7 habits of HIGHLY EFFECTIVE people.

The is the first video of my "Book-shots" series, where I create quick overviews of the most popular and recommended self-growth books. This video summarizes the book - 7 habits of highly effective people by Stephen Covey. These habits will change your life! Take control of your life by incorporating these habits TODAY.
May 25, 202107:03
09: Creating Your Own Success, and Not Defining Yourself by Labels - with Dr. Ashish Jaiswal

09: Creating Your Own Success, and Not Defining Yourself by Labels - with Dr. Ashish Jaiswal

In episode 9 of mental fitness with Neeha, we speak to Author and Oxford Scholar - Dr. Ashish Jaiswal. He talks about the importance of exploring, being adaptable in a changing world, designing your 'own curriculum' to excel at life, and not limiting yourself to pre-defined labels. He shares from his personal experience - key advice for young people today, the kind of people to surround yourself with, and how to deal with failure.

Honestly, a very insightful episode.

For more videos - subscribe and stay tuned!
Instagram: @neehagupta_
Apr 11, 202120:31
Episode 8: Run your Own Race, Stop 'Hustling', and Keep Good Company - with Christian Tanja

Episode 8: Run your Own Race, Stop 'Hustling', and Keep Good Company - with Christian Tanja

On this episode of Mental Fitness with Neeha, we have Christian Tanja!

Christian is an Admissions Outreach and Selection Officer at Schwarzman Scholars. He shares with us the importance of living a purpose-driven life, a simple model to 'find your purpose', and talks about his mission - "changing the world by empowering world-changers." Through his past experience as a high school college counselor, and an admissions officer at the University of California, he also shares with us his top advice for college students - 'Run your own race'. We talk about the core mental health challenge our generation struggles with, the idea of finding a work life 'harmony' rather than a work-life balance, and the importance of having a 'board of directors' in your life :)
Mar 11, 202121:53
Episode 07: Stop comparing. Do what makes you happy.

Episode 07: Stop comparing. Do what makes you happy.

However fancy your goals sound to someone else, if they don't make YOU happy - it's not worth it. The journey to achieving a goal, and the fulfillment you get WHILE achieving it, is WAY more important and long-lasting than the fleeting success attached to achieving it! Stop comparing yourself with others, and just do what you love. Please :)
Feb 28, 202103:00
Episode 6: Confidence, persistence, and putting yourself first - with Pooja Chopra

Episode 6: Confidence, persistence, and putting yourself first - with Pooja Chopra

In this episode, we interview Pooja Chopra! She is an Indian actress who won the title of Femina Miss India World 2009. She was the first Indian to win the title "Beauty with a Purpose" at the Miss World 2009. She was also awarded the Times Most Powerful Woman Award for her contribution in the field of acting, and has done films like Commando, Aiyaari, Poison 2 to name a few. Here, she shares her journey - as a simple college girl with a big dream - how did it all start? She reveals the secret behind her confidence, the key to getting ANYTHING you want, and the importance of believing in yourself!
Feb 17, 202127:11
Episode 5 - Doing what you love, trying new things and living without regrets - with Dev Raiyani

Episode 5 - Doing what you love, trying new things and living without regrets - with Dev Raiyani

In the episode, we interview content creator, YouTuber, dancer and video creator Dev Raiyani. He shares his story - how did he find his love for creating content? He opens up about the fear of judgement, pressure, how he deals with 'expectations'. He also talks about the philosophy he lives by - that you only live once- which takes away the fear and drives him to keep trying new things :)
Feb 09, 202112:30
Episode 4: Owning your story, overcoming insecurity and loving yourself! With Zuni Chopra

Episode 4: Owning your story, overcoming insecurity and loving yourself! With Zuni Chopra

In this episode on Mental Fitness With Neeha, we interview 19 year old Indian author Zuni Chopra- best known for her novel The House That Spoke. She has also authored two books of poetry and is pursuing creative writing at Stanford! Here, she gets candid about her journey - how to did she know she wanted to be an author ? What really fuels her to do all that she does? She also talks about being vulnerable as an author, overcoming insecurities, dealing with pressure/ expectations and ultimately - loving and trusting yourself!
Feb 02, 202123:38
A simple mindset shift that'll change how you see 'work'.

A simple mindset shift that'll change how you see 'work'.

What sets some people apart? Why are they able to do so much more ? Are they 'naturally talented'? Not really ! It's a simple shift in mindset that can change how you approach work/projects. You don't 'have' to things! You GET to do them. The odds of you being born the way you are - in the circumstances that you're in - are 4 trillion to one. So, leverage the opportunities that come your way and make the most out of life!
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Manini De Mishra - Confidence, Success, and Unapologetically being yourself

Manini De Mishra - Confidence, Success, and Unapologetically being yourself

In this interview, Ms. Manini De Mishra - Indian film and TV actor, champion for mental health - shares her journey as an actor, tips on building confidence, her thoughts on success, self-talk , and how to turn obstacles into opportunities!
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Confidence and the way you show up!

Confidence and the way you show up!

Show up like you matter! Confidence and the way you show up can be a complete game changer - you teach people how to treat you by how you treat yourself! This video dives into the massive impact confidence can have on how you're perceived, the difference between confidence and arrogance, and what it really means to be confident.
Jan 25, 202102:58
Mental Fitness with Neeha - intro

Mental Fitness with Neeha - intro

Hi everyone! I believe it's time we take our mind to the gym - and treat it right. Train it to work FOR us. This podcast is me exploring how our emotions work, how our mind works, why we do what we do, and how to be happy!
Jan 16, 202102:30