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Boy with a thought

By Sarthak Jain

India's leading podcast on lifestyle design. My name is Sarthak Jain and I sit down every single week to share with you some tools and techniques to help you design your life and help you become more productive and purposeful in your life.
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Do more with 24 Hours of your Day

Boy with a thought Dec 22, 2022

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Do more with 24 Hours of your Day

Do more with 24 Hours of your Day

With 9-5 Jobs and College, it is very difficult for us to do EXTRA in the limited time of the day. This video provides you with a framework and step by step guide to build your productive day.

Dec 22, 202207:55
Not getting selected for Product Management Jobs? Follow these 5 step process

Not getting selected for Product Management Jobs? Follow these 5 step process

Breaking into Product Management job is very difficult. This entire job process can be cracked by dividing the process into different funnel steps and taking actions at funnel levels. Here is my small attempt to share with you a framework that you can follow to increase your chances of cracking a product management job.

Dec 19, 202208:48
Do you have what it takes to be a Product Manager?

Do you have what it takes to be a Product Manager?

Do you have what it takes to be the Product Manager? Are you confused about pursuing the career in Product Management? Here is my take from my PM experience that I want to share with you. Hope this will help you understand if PM is a thing for you or skillsets that you might need in future to excel in a PM role.

Dec 17, 202208:17
Episode 82 : Increase your Decision Success Rate || Learnings from Novak Djokovic

Episode 82 : Increase your Decision Success Rate || Learnings from Novak Djokovic

An average human being makes 35000 decisions per day. In order to change the trajectory of life, we can break down every goal into small decisions. Listen to this episode to understand how to increase your "Decision success Rate" through career example of Novak Djokovic.

Jul 06, 202006:08
Episode 81 : Depression might not need a cure. It needs something else.

Episode 81 : Depression might not need a cure. It needs something else.

Because of some recent incidents in the past, people are talking a lot about depression. Here are my 2 cents on depression and why I believe that Depression might not need a cure. I believe it needs something else. Listen to this episode to find out what exactly we need to help people in depression survive.

Jun 21, 202007:27
Episode 80 : Digital Minimalism

Episode 80 : Digital Minimalism

" In order to do our best work and live a purposeful life, we need to be intentional with how we spend our time. " This is a quote from the book Deep work by Cal Newport. Inspired from this quote I started learning about this concept called "Digital Minimalism". Implemented in my routine as well. In this episode, we talk about why we need digital minimalism? and 3 techniques to be a digital minimalist including Low information Diet, Scheduling and batching for tools optimization and many more. Listen to this episode and share your thoughts with me.

Mar 15, 202007:17
Episode 79 : Do you have anxiety issues too?

Episode 79 : Do you have anxiety issues too?

1 in every 14 people suffers from social anxiety. Remember the first day of school, the job interview, or when you are about to go on stage. That fearful and nervous feeling is anxiety. Some people happen to experience it in more intensity like going to the social gatherings, talking to someone, going on a date.
So listen to this episode, you will understand the factors behind anxiety and how we can take control of our anxieties with the help of SET theory (Social Effectiveness Therapy)
So listen to it, and tell me your thoughts on it! Cheers.

Mar 02, 202007:08
Episode 78 : Learn to be Poor and Happy First

Episode 78 : Learn to be Poor and Happy First

Do you know why the Bronze medal Olympic winners are much happier than Silver medal Olympic winners?

Or why do you think even in the age of best technological advancement, better living conditions, better transportation, still we are the most unhappiest generation? Well In this episode we will break down the fundamental reason why we are so unhappy and I will provide you with a 3 step framework that you can use to be comparatively happier than before. So listen to this episode and share your thoughts on this.

Feb 16, 202007:44
Episode 77 : 99% of you regret. Here's why.

Episode 77 : 99% of you regret. Here's why.

Almost all of us regret on some or the other decisions that we took in our life. It could be as small as buying a product on Amazon or as big as regretting our career decisions or decisions on choosing our partners. In this episode, I talk about why do we even regret on our decisions?

What is this "Emotion of regret". And 3 simple tips from lifestyle design to live a life with no regrets.

Listen to this episode and share your thoughts with me.

Jan 25, 202007:16
Episode 76 : STOP Complaining ( Nobody gives a f**k)

Episode 76 : STOP Complaining ( Nobody gives a f**k)

While entering into the year 2020, the past decade was really great. From the smartphone revolution to Millenials raising voice against climate actions. The world has shifted. What about you? Are you moving forward or are you stuck?

In this episode, I will share with you the biggest reason because of which we are stuck and not moving forward. The phycology behind complaining and finally How can we stop complaining and start doing things.

PS : I have a bad throat so apologies for the voice. ;)

Jan 05, 202006:41
Episode 75 : Friday can not be the best day of your Week!!

Episode 75 : Friday can not be the best day of your Week!!

If you are among those, who constantly wait for the weekends than you have already lost. You really need to listen to this episode because In this episode we will discuss phycology behind why we love weekends so much. Why we need to change our mindset of living by the weekends. And finally, some simple tips that we can use to make our weekdays as exciting as our weekends.

Dec 15, 201909:29
Episode 74 : Instagram Hiding Likes? A societal change bigger than we all can imagine.

Episode 74 : Instagram Hiding Likes? A societal change bigger than we all can imagine.

Instagram is hiding likes. I know most of you would be aware of this biggest news of the entire social media history. From the past few months, they are testing this feature in various countries like brazil, japan, Canada. But the bigger question is why is Instagram bringing this change?

Well in this episode we are going to talk about why these are big social media giants planning to hide likes from the posts? How it will impact all of us, which includes society, individuals, brands, and influencers. And why we all should be super excited about it, which means how we can use it for our benefits.

Dec 08, 201906:11
Episode 73 : How to overcome Rejections

Episode 73 : How to overcome Rejections

How did you feel when you got rejected form your job interview?

What happened to you when you got rejected by the girl you had a crush on?

In this episode, you will get to know story behind feelings of rejection since early human age,

some research findings on how we humans respond to the rejections and finally some takeaways to handle rejections in your life in a better and positive way.

Nov 26, 201908:55
Episode 72 : Our Horrible Relationship with Time

Episode 72 : Our Horrible Relationship with Time

Imagine that this week is your last week to be alive on this planet.

Will you still spend hours to complete your favorite Netflix series before you die because that's all you got?

No Right.  Listen to this episode to understand the Philosophy behind Time Management.

Nov 17, 201909:33
Episode 71 : How to make STRESS, your Friend.

Episode 71 : How to make STRESS, your Friend.

Who is not stressed out? Whether its our stressful job or a relationship, A family episode or just concerns of future. We all our stressed out.
Now during my course of conversation with lots of people, I asked them why are you so stressed? And there response was either it was the Boss at the job, or spouse in the marriage or girlfriend or boyfriend in a relationship or the kids and so on. Also upon asking if they have a solution for stress, they all said no.
That's when I entered into researching about it. Out of curiosity I wanted to know if we are correctly understanding our stress causes. Because without finding the correct cause, it would be very difficult to find the correct solution for it.
So this is exactly what we are going to talk about on this week's show where you will learn what exactly is the root cause of your stress and some scientifically proven techniques that will help you to remove stress from your life.
Nov 10, 201907:50
Episode 70 : What I am up to? Lifestyle Design

Episode 70 : What I am up to? Lifestyle Design

Lifestyle design is about designing your life the way you want it to be. 

It gives you the freedom to spend your time in doing things you like. Listen to the whole episode and find out why it can help you find the meaning of your life.

Oct 19, 201906:37
Episode 69 : HEY INSTAGRAM! Thanks for ruining us.

Episode 69 : HEY INSTAGRAM! Thanks for ruining us.

Have you ever bought some stuff all because it would look great on Instagram?

Can you eat your meals without posting it on Instagram or Instagram Stories?

Well, these are valid indicators of Instagram addiction. 

This episode talks about why Instagram is so addictive and how it is ruining us. 

It also includes the research work of Nir Eyal which talks about reasons for Instagram addiction.


Oct 07, 201904:06
Episode 68 : Story Telling : Most powerful tool of Mankind

Episode 68 : Story Telling : Most powerful tool of Mankind

Why do you believe in god even when you haven't seen him?

Why is a 4$ artwork sold for 2000% above its actual price?

Why do people believe in religions?

Well this podcast is the answer to all these questions and also explains the science behind stories, what stories do to your brain, from Phycological and Biological standpoint. Must Listen.

Sep 15, 201905:43
Minipod 67 : Why Commitment towards work is important

Minipod 67 : Why Commitment towards work is important

How you can really find commitment in your work.

Sep 07, 201901:31
Minipod 66 : If you are not obsessed with your work.

Minipod 66 : If you are not obsessed with your work.

Obsession is an idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind.

Sep 07, 201900:37
Minipod 65 : Why Passion is important

Minipod 65 : Why Passion is important

It is a strong and barely controllable emotion for something that you are doing.

Sep 07, 201900:32
Minipod 64 : What is Vision?

Minipod 64 : What is Vision?

the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom.

Sep 07, 201901:09
Episode 63 : Modern Relationship Theory || For understanding relationship with Partners, Families and Friends.

Episode 63 : Modern Relationship Theory || For understanding relationship with Partners, Families and Friends.

Well we all are social animals and we all someway or the other tend to be in many relationships during the journey of our life. It could be with your parents, or partners or friends.

Well the bigger question is, What makes you happy in a relationship? 

 Or what really makes people give up on their relationships?

What makes a relationship toxic? 

 Why you really at times don't like your parents but still love them?

Have you ever wondered What sciences and theories work behind.

Listen to this episode, also in the end, I have left 3 take away tips that would surely work for you.

Sep 05, 201906:49
Episode : 62 : Breaking Down Creativity (JUGAAD) : 5 Tips to be more creative

Episode : 62 : Breaking Down Creativity (JUGAAD) : 5 Tips to be more creative

Well most of us come across questions, "am I creative?" "I don't have creative ideas" " Am I jugadu?" Well every single human brain is meant to be creative. We just have to activate it. Follow these 5 simple tips and believe me, you will find yourself more creative and full of ideas within 21 days.

Aug 22, 201904:52
Episode 61 : 5 learnings from Steve Jobs's life that will change your life forever.

Episode 61 : 5 learnings from Steve Jobs's life that will change your life forever.

Well Steve Jobs has always been an inspiration and my role model. After closely observing his life, sharing you 5 tips from his life that really made him an inspiration, that you can apply in your real life to make a difference in the world. 

Aug 11, 201907:29
Episode 60 : Best Parenting Advice : Modern Day Parenting

Episode 60 : Best Parenting Advice : Modern Day Parenting

So finally I want to advice all the parents that .....You have lived your own life and created your own experiences. i know since you want best for your kids you would always guide him in the direction that you think is best for him but

For once let him wander, let him find answers on his own,Let him get hurt , learn and get up again on his own.

“You are there to share the WISDOM that you have had from your experiences but let him create his OWN EXPERIENCES.”

Aug 06, 201906:34
Episode 59 : Marathon vs Sprint strategy for life

Episode 59 : Marathon vs Sprint strategy for life

What are finite and infinite races and how we should apply the rules of infinite races to win our life. Giving example of two biggest companies of all time that is Apple and Microsoft.

Mar 13, 201904:59
Why you should listen to Boy With A Thought

Why you should listen to Boy With A Thought

Hi Folks. Those who are new to this channel and those who have already listened to it. I have created this 30 second clip to make you guys understand how you will get value from this channel
Mar 08, 201900:30
Episode 58 : Why being insecure is important.

Episode 58 : Why being insecure is important.

This episode series talks about the biggest issues in millenials i.e INSECURITIES. With cool phycological and anthropological examples relating it to human behavior in real world as well as social media, how to reduce insecurities and why being insecure is important for exsistance of human species.
Feb 09, 201901:14
Episode 57 : Why small toddlers are the happiest.

Episode 57 : Why small toddlers are the happiest.

This episode series talks about the biggest issues in millenials i.e INSECURITIES. With cool phycological and anthropological examples relating it to human behavior in real world as well as social media, how to reduce insecurities and why being insecure is important for exsistance of human species.
Feb 09, 201901:11
Episode 56 : If you say a lot but do less, These 30 seconds will change you

Episode 56 : If you say a lot but do less, These 30 seconds will change you

This episode series talks about the biggest issues in millenials i.e INSECURITIES. With cool phycological and anthropological examples relating it to human behavior in real world as well as social media, how to reduce insecurities and why being insecure is important for exsistance of human species.
Feb 09, 201900:30
Episode 55 : Lack of self-awareness :Fear of being called stupid

Episode 55 : Lack of self-awareness :Fear of being called stupid

This episode series talks about the biggest issues in millenials i.e INSECURITIES. With cool phycological and anthropological examples relating it to human behavior in real world as well as social media, how to reduce insecurities and why being insecure is important for exsistance of human species.
Feb 09, 201901:34
Episode 54 : Social media is not changing us, it is exposing us.

Episode 54 : Social media is not changing us, it is exposing us.

This episode series talks about the biggest issues in millenials i.e INSECURITIES. With cool phycological and anthropological examples relating it to human behavior in real world as well as social media, how to reduce insecurities and why being insecure is important for exsistance of human species.
Feb 09, 201901:55
Episode 53 : Don't rent a lemborgini just to look cool on social media

Episode 53 : Don't rent a lemborgini just to look cool on social media

This episode series talks about the biggest issues in millenials i.e INSECURITIES. With cool phycological and anthropological examples relating it to human behavior in real world as well as social media, how to reduce insecurities and why being insecure is important for exsistance of human species.
Feb 09, 201901:16
Episode 52 : Why there is too much of bragging on social media?

Episode 52 : Why there is too much of bragging on social media?

 This episode series talks about the biggest issues in millenials i.e INSECURITIES. With cool phycological and anthropological examples relating it to human behavior in real world as well as social media, how to reduce insecurities and why being insecure is important for exsistance of human species.  

Feb 09, 201901:37
Episode 51 : If you want to remove your insecurities, Listen this.

Episode 51 : If you want to remove your insecurities, Listen this.

 This episode series talks about the biggest issues in millenials i.e INSECURITIES. With cool phycological and anthropological examples relating it to human behavior in real world as well as social media, how to reduce insecurities and why being insecure is important for exsistance of human species.  

Feb 08, 201901:22
Episode 50 : Insecurities : Fear of being evaluated by others

Episode 50 : Insecurities : Fear of being evaluated by others

 This episode series talks about the biggest issues in millenials i.e INSECURITIES. With cool phycological and anthropological examples relating it to human behavior in real world as well as social media, how to reduce insecurities and why being insecure is important for exsistance of human species.  

Feb 08, 201901:35
Episode 49 : Why there is Social Anxiety Problems in our generation

Episode 49 : Why there is Social Anxiety Problems in our generation

 This episode series talks about the biggest issues in millenials i.e INSECURITIES. With cool phycological and anthropological examples relating it to human behavior in real world as well as social media, how to reduce insecurities and why being insecure is important for exsistance of human species.  

Feb 07, 201900:46
Episode 48 : Insecurities : Biggest issue in millenials

Episode 48 : Insecurities : Biggest issue in millenials

This episode series talks about the biggest issues in millenials i.e INSECURITIES. With cool phycological and anthropological examples relating it to human behavior in real world as well as social media, how to reduce insecurities and why being insecure is important for exsistance of human species. 

Feb 07, 201901:42
Episode 47 : Why we don't do good to others inspite of knowing it feels good in doing good

Episode 47 : Why we don't do good to others inspite of knowing it feels good in doing good

This series of episode provides the deeper insights of how some group of people are able to develop extraordinary friendship. What are the key factors that led to this development. How humans develop trust on other humans with amazing anthropological and biological examples.
Feb 03, 201903:14
Episode 46 : fulfillment : The story of my roommate who is loved by all

Episode 46 : fulfillment : The story of my roommate who is loved by all

This series of episode provides the deeper insights of how some group of people are able to develop extraordinary friendship. What are the key factors that led to this development. How humans develop trust on other humans with amazing anthropological and biological examples.
Feb 03, 201902:16
Episode 45 : Pro activeness : 2nd most important ingredient for extraordinary friendship

Episode 45 : Pro activeness : 2nd most important ingredient for extraordinary friendship

This series of episode provides the deeper insights of how some group of people are able to develop extraordinary friendship. What are the key factors that led to this development. How humans develop trust on other humans with amazing anthropological and biological examples.
Jan 31, 201900:53
Episode 44 : Communication over Ego : For maintaining extraordinary friendship

Episode 44 : Communication over Ego : For maintaining extraordinary friendship

This series of episode provides the deeper insights of how some group of people are able to develop extraordinary friendship. What are the key factors that led to this development. How humans develop trust on other humans with amazing anthropological and biological examples.
Jan 31, 201901:37
Episode 43 : Trust : How actually it is developed between friends

Episode 43 : Trust : How actually it is developed between friends

This series of episode provides the deeper insights of how some group of people are able to develop extraordinary friendship. What are the key factors that led to this development. How humans develop trust on other humans with amazing anthropological and biological examples.
Jan 31, 201902:24
Episode 42 : Friendship : Story of fuel

Episode 42 : Friendship : Story of fuel

 This series of episode provides the deeper insights of how some group of people are able to develop extraordinary friendship. What are the key factors that led to this development. How humans develop trust on other humans with amazing anthropological and biological examples. 

Jan 31, 201903:09
Episode 41 : Ordinary people taught me extraordinary friendship

Episode 41 : Ordinary people taught me extraordinary friendship

This series of episode provides the deeper insights of how some group of people are able to develop extraordinary friendship. What are the key factors that led to this development. How humans develop trust on other humans with amazing anthropological and biological examples.

Jan 29, 201902:50
EPISODE 40 : You can't be entrepreneurs without tasting dirt
Jan 26, 201902:32
Episode 39 : Emotional Pain - Put yourself into socially awkward situations
Jan 26, 201901:20
Episode 38 : Comfort zones are full-stop to development. Here's why
Jan 26, 201902:24
Episode 37: Why people in pain will gradually perform better
Jan 26, 201901:09