Season 1

We live in our bodies but how much do we really understand about how they work? On this episode of Take aPause, Varun chats with physician entrepreneur Dr. Marcus Ranney on the fundamentals each of us should focus on to …

We often believe we are the main characters of our life, as we should. Well, what would the main character do without a strong supporting cast? Take a look around you. Do you think you have the right people around …

Do you struggle with being decisive, especially when it comes to saying “no”? Are you someone who tends to settle on a more comfortable, non-confrontational “maybe”? Varun has a simple tip that has helped him when he is in su...

We all have a zone of genius inside us. Something that’s inside us all along, we just need to spot and use it right. I dig into this in today’s classic episode of “The Varun Duggi Show” You can Order …

Fear is something we all run from. But, it can also be a great tool to thrive and grow in our lives. This holds true especially in the practise of “Fear Setting” and I dig into it in today’s classic …

Our lives are filled with uncertainty. Things happening around us that we have no control over. Yet, we need to get up everyday and move forward. And there is a singular mindset filter that can help you do just that …

My first book drops on MONDAY the 7th of February and today’s episode is a throwback/ (Best of ) episode where I spoke of my process of creation and writing. Hope it gives you a framework to start or refine …

This weeks episode is a throwback to an episode I did a few months ago on how visualising your ideal day can drive balance in your life. That’s what’s ahead on today’s episode of “The Varun Duggi Show” You can …

This week is a throwback to an episode I did a few months ago on talking to yourself and it’s one thing that deserves a revision. That’s what’s ahead on today’s episode of “The Varun Duggi Show” You can Pre-order …

When we plan where we’re headed in life we often start with what we know and what we have available to us. But that might not be the best place to start and I dig into this in today’s episode …

Often times there is a voice in our mind that tells us we will fail. And there is a way to ensure it doesn’t become a roadblock to your progress. I dig into this in today’s episode of “The Varun …

The world around us seems to have many a defined path to find happiness in life. But the truth to how you can find happiness might not lie that far away. More on today’s episode of “The Varun Duggi Show” …

When you observe the journeys of most creative geniuses you find that passion wasn’t as big a factor as curiosity in their process and achievements.I dig into what we can learn from it in today’s episode of “The Varun Duggi …

We often find clarity and perspective in places we least expect. And a line from a sitcom on focus and elimination made me reflect and change stuff about this show. More on today’s episode of “The Varun Duggi Show” You …

We run away from all the things we’re afraid of. However, evading them only makes them increase and tougher to evade. But, the trick to facing your fears might lie in a simple method and I dig into it in …

We often veer between over confidence and holding ourselves back. But there is a middle path that I learnt from a “Muhammad ali” quote and I dig into it in today’s episode of “The Varun Duggi Show” You can Order …

When we struggle from a lack of energy, focus and productivity the answer isn’t to push ourselves. The answer might actually lie in moments of zen and I dig into it in today’s episode of “The Varun Duggi Show”. You …

The choice between short term action and long term thinking isn’t actually a choice and I dig into it in today’s episode of “The Varun Duggi Show” Follow me across social media platforms @VarunDuggi And to be a part of …

A lot of us lack confidence even when we actually possess all the knowledge to do the task at hand. But, this very combination could be the secret of your success and I dig into it in today’s episode of …

I recently submitted the final draft of my book and on reflection I realised I had followed a four stage process that David Epstein wrote about in his book “Range” and I dig into it in today’s episode of “The …

We try finding newer things to say and avoid repetition because we worry that we’ll sound stale. But there is great value in repetition and I dig into it in today’s episode of “The Varun Duggi Show” You can Order …

When we often set out to learn something we tell ourselves to keep our total focus on the path to learn the thing. But, there might be something essential that we’re missing by sticking to the path and I dig …

One of the core systems and tools that the internet enables for all of us is a “feedback loop” and I dig into it in today’s episode of “The Varun Duggi Show” Follow me across social media platforms @VarunDuggi And …

Our lives are filled with goals that seem too large and scary to ever accomplish. But, an excerpt from Will Smith’s memoir “Will” gave me an amazing analogy that can help our minds turn every scary goal smaller and I …

We often look at being bad at anything as something to avoid. But, there is a surprising reason why choosing to be bad at some things can make you great at many others and I dig into it in today’s …

Fear is something we all run from. But, it can also be a great tool to thrive and grow in our lives. This holds true especially in the practise of “Fear Setting” and I dig into it in today’s episode …

We spend a large part of our lives interacting and connecting with people. But, what we often don’t realise is that the way to build deeper connections with them isn’t about sticking to the point, it lies somewhere else. I …

The conversation around the pros and cons of hustle culture has many threads and many perceptions. I’ve fallen into the trap of taking a side myself but in recent months I’ve reflected and come to a core POV that has …

We often equate the way we speak with the confidence and quality of our ideas and our own perception of them. Adam grant has an amazing pov on this and I dig into it in today’s episode of “The Varun …

To equate human nature to an object often leads us to various realisations about ourselves. Shonda Rhimes in her book “year of yes” equates all of us to mirrors and I dig into it in today’s episode of “The Varun …

We all end up having to sell something in our lives. And often we equate selling to taking something away from the people we’re selling to. But, Daniel Pink in his book “to sell is human” talks about a better …

We all suffer from survivorship bias and it more often than not blinds us from the reality of the broader picture. I dig into how we can avoid its effects in today’s episode of “The Varun Duggi Show” Follow me …

We work to achieve goals we set for ourselves. And often these goals are to attain a life we all want. But there might be a better way to achieve your ideal life and I dig into that in today’s …

I create a lot of content on a consistent basis. And I’ve often been asked how I manage to do it!! I share my ( not so) secret method on today’s episode of “The Varun Duggi Show” You can Order …

Finding your authentic style of humour could start you off on a journey to building the muscle that is your sense of humour and making it a valuable tool in your life and career . The quiz to figure your …

Talking to yourself or self-talk can help and empower you in so many ways. I dig into these on today’s episode of “The Varun Duggi Show” Follow me across social media platforms @VarunDuggi And to be a part of my …

I’ve had a sporadic relationship with journalling and in recent months it’s become a lot more regular. In today’s episode I dig into my learnings from my journaling practise. Follow me across social media platforms @VarunDu...

This is the 50th episode of the Varun Duggi Show. So, I thought it was a good time to reflect on all the mistakes I’ve made and what I’ve learnt from them. More on today’s episode of the varun duggi …

"Authenticity" and "relatability" are two words that are pretty overused these days. But they remain the fundamental pillars of being a content creator who audiences gravitate towards. In this week's episode of the Varun Dug...

There is an old saying that “we need to think before we act” and while that may always hold true, who we think as might actually hold the key and I dig into that on today’s episode of the varun …

I’m re-reading “The psychology of money” and a line popped out at me which made me rethink about how we need to look at our goals and the expectations we set for ourselves. I tap into the insight I got …

What if there was a way to tap into your inner genius? Wouldn’t you ( like me) want to dig into your “Zone of genius” and truly let it bloom? Gay Hendricks in his book “ The Big Leap” talks …

How many times have you embarked on a fitness journey only to lose motivation after a while? Have you every wondered why? Most of us get into fitness due to external drivers. But these are just temporary and fleeting. It's …

Have you struggled with remembering things and often look for ways to improve your memory? Then four time US memory champ Nelson Dellis might have some tips for you. More on this weekstarter episode of the varun duggi show ...

This week on “The Varun Duggi Show” I speak to Ma Anand Sheela & try to understand her mindset, her beliefs, the lessons she has drawn from them and understand her better through the rules that have defined her life …

Have you ever walked into a room and felt like everyone is judging your every move? And has this led to you feeling a sense of anxiety and a severe lowering of your confidence levels? This feeling is what many …

Is hard work the surest route to success? Or is there a way to strategically mix in slacking off with deep focus on the stuff you love to do. That’s where strategic laziness comes in and I dig into that …

We often struggle to keep the evolving nature of our careers, life and the world around us in constant sync with our goals. And while systems serve us well we can’t not set goals for ourselves. Today on the Varun …

Many of us dream of achieving peak human performance and Stephen Kotler ( who I referenced in an earlier episode on achieving a state of flow) has a 4 stage process through which we can actually achieve it and I …

Most of us walk into meetings expecting to win, lose or compromise. But the answer to the best outcome from any meeting might just lie in interdependence. I dig into this in today’s week starter episode of the Varun duggi …