The Last 7 Days #85 (18.10 – 24.10)

October 25, 2021October 24, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 85th edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

Everything you have been told about stopping climate change is wrong. A Twitter thread by Xavier Helgesen. Check it out here.
Inside Kunal Shah’s unique angel investing frenzy. Read more here.
Netflix to Change How It Measures a Title’s Viewers Post-‘Squid Game’. Read about it here.
Everyone You Need To Remember Before Seeing ‘No Time to Die‘. Check it out here.
Manchester United owners are getting drawn to the world’s biggest cricket league – here’s why.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

On the Vergecast, Dieter Bohn sits down with Google CEO Sundar Pichai and SVP of Devices and Services at Google Rick Osterloh to discuss the launch of the Pixel 6 — including its tensor processing chip, the Android ecosystem, and what makes this Pixel launch different from the rest. Listen to it here.
On Masters of Scale with Reid Hoffman, Indra Nooyi, former CEO of PepsiCo, on how to unlock your team’s creative potential. Check it out here.
On Gita for the Young and Restless, find out how to ensure you never lack real motivation. Listen here.
Podcast Recommendation of the Week – Only Murders in the Building Podcast (Sneak behind-the-scenes of Only Murders in the Building as Elizabeth Keener and Kevin Lawn talk to the cast and crew and scramble to get clues on the murder within the show – listen alongside every episode of the show if you’re watching it). Check it out here.
On F1 Beyond the Grid, Daniel Ricciardo relives the ‘relief and happiness’ brought by his Monza victory and explains why it meant so much to him and his McLaren teammates, how his mindset has shifted and so much more. Listen to it here.

What To Watch:

On ‘My First Million’, Andrew Wilkinson, Co-Founder of Tiny, joins Sam Parr and Shaan Puri to talk about how he found joy through a four-week dopamine fast, why it can be better to make safer “cruise ship investments” rather than startup investments, how Andrew’s last appearance led him to start a D2C maternal healthy company, and much more. Watch it here or listen to the episode on Spotify here.
A look behind the scenes and hear from the cast and crew of NO TIME TO DIE. Check it out here.
Nico Rosberg chats with Jenson Button about interesting insights and behind the scenes from the F1 paddock, difficult challenges and how to deal with the high pressure in F1, and more. Watch here.
TV Show Recommendation of the Week – Only Murders in the Building (Three strangers share an obsession with true crime and suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one. When a grisly death occurs inside their exclusive Upper West Side apartment building, the trio suspects murder and employs their precise knowledge of true crime to investigate the truth.) Now streaming on Hotstar here.
Movie Recommendation of the Week – No Time to Die (James Bond has left active service. His peace is short-lived when Felix Leiter, an old friend from the CIA, turns up asking for help, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology.) Now running in theatres.

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #84 (11.10 – 17.10)

October 17, 2021October 17, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 84th edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

What is the gut-brain axis? An exploration of the communication pathways between the brain, the gut, and the microbiota. Read more here.
‘Squid Game‘ and the ‘untranslatable’: The debate around subtitles explained here.
6 microaggressions to avoid around women. Check it out here.
How to Stay on Schedule Even When You Go Off Track? Read here.
The growing pains of Apple’s subscription addiction. Read more here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella joins Kara Swisher for a discussion on ransomware, remote work, and dealing with the Trump administration. Listen on the Pivot podcast here.
On Blockchain and Booze, Alon Goren chats with Noah Davis of Christie’s, Gary Vaynerchuk of VaynerX, and Joe Vezzani of LunarCRUSH about building and empowering your community with NFTs. Check it out here.
On Today, Explained podcast, how Squid Game won Netflix and whether the show’s message is being lost in the shuffle. Listen here.
Melissa McCarthy [Bridesmaids, Mike & Molly, Saturday Night Live] talks with Brie Larson and Jessie Ennis on Learning Lots about regret, the things we regret, and why. Listen to it here.
On Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, Jake Gyllenhaal sits down with Conan to talk about kindness in entertainment, shooting his new film The Guilty on a contained set, and why performance is so integral in maintaining mental health. Check it out here.

What To Watch:

Taapsee Pannu talks on online trolling and how she deals with it, the business mindset & her unstoppable drive to make it on her own, on The Ranveer Show. Watch it here.
On the Yes Theory channel, Eric and Thomas head to a country in Eastern Europe that doesn’t exist that calls itself Transnistria.. Considered dangerous to travel to by some familiar with the region.. They decided to travel there without any itinerary and see what they find. Watch here.
Why people are reviving 3000-year-old cacao traditions in Guatemala? Check it out here.
Former FBI Agent and body language expert Joe Navarro breaks down body language pet peeves. Watch it here.
TV Show Recommendation of the Week – Marvel’s What If (Reimagining noteworthy events in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and creating a multiverse of infinite possibilities.) Now streaming on Hotstar here.

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #83 (04.10 – 10.10)

October 10, 2021October 9, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 83rd edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

In Real Life, Not All Interruptions Are Rude. Read the entire article here.
Why do we work so hard? Read it here.
A Harvard nutritionist and brain expert shares the 5 foods she eats every day to sharpen her memory and focus. Check it out here.
What makes a good cup of coffee? Read here.
Why is Sendha Namak consumed during Navratri fasts? Read more here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

On Pivot, Kara Swisher sits down with SpaceX CEO/Tesla Technoking Elon Musk for a discussion on China, rockets, Mars colonization, and more. Listen to it here.
Rob Dyrdek, Founder & CEO of venture studio Dyrdek Machine, former professional skateboarder, and star of hit shows like Rob & Big and Ridiculousness, joins Sam and Shaan on My First Million Podcast to discuss how he transitioned from acting and athletics to venture capital and how he structures his many business interests and more. Check it out here.
In this episode of On Purpose, Jay Shetty discusses the three personality types that are common in most relationships and how to create a powerful relationship. Listen to what those types are here.
On Awards Chatter, Nicolas Cage reflects on growing up Coppola, following ‘Leaving Las Vegas’ by going full Bruckheimer, why he now works constantly and what it’s like being “rediscovered” at 57. Listen here.
Rahul Kohli discusses working with the writer and director Mike Flanagan, developing his character Sheriff Hassan and his iconic look and stance, the responsibility of playing that character, and his interpretation of that ending of Midnight Mass, on Just the Facts with Alex Zane. Check it out here, only if you’ve watched Midnight Mass.

What To Watch:

Aston Martin Chief Creative Officer Marek Reichman talks about all the Aston Martin cars that appear in the James Bond movies. Marek talks about the popularity brought to the DB5 after Goldfinger, all the awesome gadgets they’ve fit into the cars throughout the years, and how the Aston Martin has grown with the Bond series. Check it out here.
What happened in the first minutes after the dinosaurs disappeared? Watch it here.
On Film Companion, Prajakta Koli discusses the craft of content creation, the responsibility of having that kind of influence, and navigating her new life as an actor. Watch here.
TV Show Recommendation of the Week – Squid Game (Hundreds of cash-strapped contestants accept an invitation to compete in children’s games for a tempting prize, but the stakes are deadly.) Now streaming on Netflix here.
Movie Recommendation of the Week – Kaanekkaane (Dpt. Tahsildar Paul Mathai arrives in town for some court matters. He is welcomed by his son-in-law Allen. But when Paul is leaving Allen’s home, something catches his eye. There comes the shift in their lives…) Now streaming on SonyLIV here.

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #82 (27.09 – 03.10)

October 3, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 82nd edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

Facebook’s report on what their research really says about teen well-being and Instagram. Check it out here.
A Twitter thread on the conspiracy theory behind social media applications listening to everything we say. Check out the thread here.
Timeboxing: The Most Powerful Time Management Technique You’re Probably Not Using. Read here.
The 2 biggest mental traps that hold us back from becoming more resilient and confident in life. Read it here.
20 really good things that happened in 2020. Check it out here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

In this episode of Life Kit, Devon Price, author of Laziness Does Not Exist, shares tips for rethinking the concept of laziness and how feeling “lazy” is actually a useful signal from our bodies and our deepest selves. Listen here.
Wolfgang Puck on defining success and maintaining ownership of your businesses, on Just B with Bethenny Frankel. Listen to it here.
Anne Helen Peterson, author of Can’t Even: How Millennials Became The Burnout Generation, joins Matt in this episode of The Yes Theory Podcast to talk about the costs of living in an achievement-obsessed culture, how monetizing what you love can get in the way of building a life, and the systemic issues that have perpetuated a system of workaholism. Check it out here.
On Naan Curry with Sadaf and Archit, Nandita Iyer, doctor, food writer, and author discusses healthy food, and specifically what qualifies as a superfood, how do you decide what to eat, what is mindful eating, and more. Listen to it here.
Alicia Vikander joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how her ballet training translated to her film career, moving to Stockholm at 15 from a small town, about the difference between Swedish and American cultures, and more. Listen here.

What To Watch:

Paul Conti, MD, on how trauma works and how to heal from it, on The Tim Ferriss Show. Watch it here.
On Film Companion, Sneha Menon Desai deep dives into the business of comedy with Danish Sait and Kusha Kapila. Check it out here.
What happens to your body when you eat 2 bananas every day? Watch here.
TV Show Recommendation of the Week – Midnight Mass (The arrival of a charismatic priest brings miracles, mysteries and renewed religious fervor to a dying town.) Now streaming on Netflix here.
Movie Recommendation of the Week – Free Guy (A bank teller discovers that he’s actually an NPC inside a brutal, open-world video game.)

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #81 (20.09 – 26.09)

September 26, 2021September 26, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 81st edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

Putting time in perspective, from today to the Big Bang. Definitely check it out here.
The Perfectionism Trap. Read more here.
Know what Ayurveda says about (over)exercising. Read it here.
Invisible labor is real, and it hurts: What you need to know. Check it out here.
Why a dash of sugar in dals and sabzis goes a long way? Read here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Social Media isn’t the problem, we are… An audio article from Mark Manson. Listen to it here.
Andrew Huberman joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how testosterone treatment affects the development of the brain and body, what it means to have “roid rage”, the connection between blinking and our concept of time, and much more. Check it out here.
The iPhone created entirely new industries, wiped out giant competitors, and changed the way all of us live. Here’s how Apple did it, on Land of the Giants podcast. Listen here.
On Cyrus Says, Jatin Sapru talks about joining ESPN in 2008, becoming a commentator as a fan and not as an ex-cricketer, his early life of shifting from Kashmir to Delhi, how he got into sports journalism, going from news channel to news channel with his CV, and how he became a cricket commentator, and lots more. Check it out here.
Actor Sayani Gupta on becoming the face of the OTT industry, on Stars se Baatein with Salil. Listen here.

What To Watch:

With consumers being more health conscious than ever, they’re willing to pay more for what they perceive as better. But, what exactly does “organic” mean and is it worth it? Watch it here.
In this Bombay Journey, Aparshakti Khurana shares his career paths, some of the moments that he will never forget, and much much more. Check it out here.
Short Film Recommendation of the Week – Shimmy (Raima (Chahat Tewani), a nervous 11 year old, has a secret that she desperately needs to get off her chest. When her father, Amol (Pratik Gandhi) finally realizes what’s troubling her, they both set out on a mission to save the day) Now streaming on Amazon MiniTV here.
Movie Recommendation of the Week – CODA (a 2021 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film that follows a hearing teenage girl who is a child of deaf adults (CODA for short)) Now streaming on Apple TV+ here.

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #80 (13.09 – 19.09)

September 19, 2021September 26, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 80th edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

How to grow the fuck up : a guide to Humans. Read it here.
Facebook Knows Instagram Is Toxic for Teen Girls, Company Documents Show. Check it out here.
A psychotherapist shares 24 conversation starters he uses to ‘build deeper, more interesting relationships’ with anyone. Read here.
The network effect is anticompetitive. Read more here.
Shows that heal (literally), a piece by Kareem Abdul Jabbar. Check it out here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Roshan Abbas joins Amit Varma in episode 239 of The Seen and the Unseen to describe his remarkable journey as a creator — and to explain why the best is yet to come. Listen to it here.
In this conversation on Sway, Kara Swisher and Jeffrey Katzenberg delve into Quibi’s demise, the shifting power dynamics in Hollywood and his pivot to Silicon Valley. Listen here.
Robin Uthappa opens up about being plagued by suicidal thoughts during the 2009 IPL, how he almost walked away from the game because of his depression and what his comeback journey looked like, on 22 Yarns with Gaurav Kapur. Check it out here.
In this episode of My First Million, Sam Parr and Shaan Puri talk about what Shaan has learned over the last week by taking a Bill Gates-inspired week off to dive deep into crypto. They also talk about Wilbur Wright, identifying stories from your work experiences, and who they follow in real estate Twitter. Listen here.
From “3rd Rock From the Sun” to “The Dark Knight Rises” to his own series he created, “Mr. Corman”, Joseph Gordon-Levitt deep dives into his journey on the Happy SAD Confused podcast. Listen to it here.

What To Watch:

Sadaf and Archit explore the origin, history and cultural references of turmeric, how is the best turmeric produced and what are the best ways to consume it, the science and economics behind turmeric and more, on The Naan Curry podcast. Watch here.
How to optimize your gut and brain bacteria? Check it out here.
Salim Merchant breaks down his most iconic songs, how did he come up with the ideas and the process behind them, feat Yashraj Mukhate. Watch it here.
Documentary Recommendation of the Week – Schumacher (The life and career of seven-time Formula 1 world champion race car driver Michael Schumacher.) Now streaming on Netflix here.
TV Show Recommendation of the Week – Mumbai Diaries 26/11 (Doctors, nurses, first responders, and other hospital personnel deal with a crisis of immense magnitude in Mumbai.) Now streaming on Amazon Prime here.

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #79 (06.09 – 12.09)

September 12, 2021September 12, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 79th edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

The exact science of what happens to your brain when you meditate. Read more here.
A neuroscientist shares the 6 exercises she does every day to build resilience and mental strength. Read here.
Tackling a loss of trust during the pandemic. Read it here.
A guide to living off of the grid. Check it out here.
How the wizards behind Marvel’s What If…? give the hit animated series its prestige look, signature thrills, and “Kirby crackle”. Read here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Seth Godin on how advertising built the world, on his podcast Akimbo. Listen here.
On Naan Curry with Sadaf and Archit, Ashdin Doctor discusses the mental and physical benefits of intermittent fasting, the origin of breakfasts, how to break your fasts, the rationale behind the existence of religious fasts like Shravan and Ramazan, and more. Check it out here.
Brie Larson joins the Armchair Expert to discuss being home schooled as a child, how she knows her way around set from being an actor for over 20 years, trying to be people pleasers, learning how to accept success and failures. Listen to it here.
Sean Penn discusses his new film, his old films, and everything in between– like the world on SmartLess. Listen here.
Podcast Recommendation of the Week – Southern Slurp, a podcast that features recipes, ingredients, stories, voices, and cultural history giving the audience a transcendent gastronomic experience. Check it out here.

What To Watch:

In this episode of My First Million, Gary Vaynerchuk joins Sam Parr and Shaan Puri to give a master class on NFTs. Gary shares his predictions on the future of NFTs and how they’ll be (eventually) used by everyone. Watch it here.
Rohit Sharma discusses his first selection, his upbringing, dealing with pressure and much more, with Dinesh Karthik on Sky Sports. Watch here.
Actor Gajraj Rao joins Kunal Vijayakar on Khaane Mein Kya Hai discussing their love for biryani and his favourite food items from all over the country, a video to watch when you’re seeking fun and food. Check it out here.
YouTube Recommendation of the Week – McLaren Unboxed (a behind the scenes look at the team, reliving the highs and lows of every race) Watch it on YouTube here.
Movie Recommendation of the Week – Thimmarusu (Eight years after a young man is framed for murder, an up-and-coming lawyer re-opens the case, beginning a tricky mission to find the real culprit) Now streaming on Netflix here.

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #78 (30.08 – 05.09)

September 5, 2021September 5, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 78th edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

Digital Addictions Are Drowning Us in Dopamine. Read more here.
How are McDonald’s hamburgers really made, as seen at a McDonald’s meat-processing factory? Check it out here.
Mickey Mouse will be public domain soon—here’s what that means.
The crises won’t stop coming. Radical acceptance is the key to coping. Read here.
When big influencers steal content, small original creators lose out. Read more here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Satya Nadella discusses how, as Chairman and CEO, he has transformed Microsoft from a cutthroat culture towards embracing social networks, collaboration, and cloud, on Masters of Scale with Reid Hoffman. Listen here.
Each episode of ‘We Are Supported By‘ deep dives with a woman who has put a crack in the glass ceiling, and this time hosts Kristen Bell and Monica Padman deep dive into the life of Sheryl Sandberg. Check it out here.
4 Tips for cleaning up your social media diet on the Life Kit podcast. Listen to it here.
On F1 Beyond the Grid podcast, Mick Schumacher talks improving as a driver, duelling with Verstappen, and his F1 mentors. Listen here.
On The Director’s Cut, director Tom McCarthy discusses his new film, Stillwater, with fellow director Scott Cooper in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. Check it out here.

What To Watch:

How do tech companies manipulate the media? Watch here.
Mr. Rajiv Malhotra, a renowned computer scientist, also an Indian-American activist, author, and speaker who raises voices on issues for the nation, talks on topics like Artificial Intelligence, Indian politics, Geopolitics, & Future Technologies on The Ranveer Show. Check it out here.
Watch all of Cristiano Ronaldo’s goals scored for Manchester United here.
Show Recommendation of the Week – Down To Earth with Zac Efron (Actor Zac Efron travels around the world with wellness expert Darin Olien to find healthy, sustainable ways to live.) Now streaming on Netflix here.
Movie Recommendation of the Week – Vivo (A music-loving kinkajou embarks on the journey of a lifetime to fulfill his destiny and deliver a love song for an old friend.) Now streaming on Netflix here.

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #77 (23.08 – 29.08)

August 30, 2021August 30, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 77th edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

‘I eat almost 3 kilos of fruits; do 60 push-ups in a minute’: Milind Soman on diet, fitness, and more. Read here.
How Learning Happens? Check it out here.
A Twitter thread on how to not f*ck up relationships (in business & life), by Shaan Puri. Check out the thread here.
Buy Now, Pay Later Is an Innovation That’s 200 Years Old. Read more here.
The Ascent of the Anti-Antihero: How ‘Ted Lasso’ and More Emmy Nominees Embrace Likability and Kindness. Read here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

On The School of Greatness, Lewis and Katy Milkman, who is an award-winning behavioral scientist and Professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, discuss the biggest internal barriers holding you back from changing your life, how our sense of identity helps and hurts us, what science says about how to believe in yourself more, why setting big goals is actually hurting your ability to succeed, and more. Listen here.
How Ben Chestnut built MailChimp, an email subscription service company, on How I Built This with Guy Raz. Listen to it here.
Andrew Wilson CEO of Electronic Arts on how the company grows a metaverse, on Masters of Scale with Reid Hoffman. Check it out here.
Neuroscientist Sandrine Thuret on how we can grow new brain cells, on Ted Talks Daily podcast. Listen here.
On Sway, Kara Swisher and Joseph Gordon-Levitt discuss what the trend of tech companies taking over Hollywood means for the entertainment industry and how he thinks about social media. Listen more here.

What To Watch:

Michael Pollan, the author of “This is your Mind on Plants”, goes into the history of coffee drinking, breaking down its origins, and how humans are addicted to caffeine. Watch it here.
Gastroenterologists Dr. Fola May and Dr. Austin Chiang debunk 12 myths about indigestion. They explain how spicy food doesn’t cause ulcers, why you don’t need to poop every day, and how long it really takes to pass gum. They also talk about probiotics and why they might not be the cure-all you think it is. Watch more here.
Rocky and Mayur are back with a Season 5 of Roadtrippin with Rocky and Mayur. Check it out here.
Show Recommendation of the Week – Nine Perfect Strangers (Based on The New York Times best-selling book by author Liane Moriarty, “Nine Perfect Strangers” takes place at a boutique health-and-wellness resort that promises healing and transformation as nine stressed city dwellers try to get on a path to a better way of living.) Now streaming on Amazon Prime here.
Movie Recommendation of the Week – The Green Knight (King Arthur’s headstrong nephew embarks on a daring quest to confront the Green Knight, a mysterious giant who appears at Camelot. Risking his head, he sets off on an epic adventure to prove himself before his family and court.) Check more details here.

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #76 (16.08 – 22.08)

August 22, 2021August 22, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 76th edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

How to find ‘flow’ while working from home, according to a peak performance expert? Read here.
Why is a minute divided into 60 seconds, an hour into 60 minutes, yet there are only 24 hours in a day? Read it here.
In Charts: How India Is Ageing. Check it out here.
How to Avoid the ‘Kick the Cat’ Effect? Read here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra talks about what’s holding back our track and field athletes from beating world class international athletes, his diet and love for shopping, the biggest change in the minds of Indian athletes going to the Olympics and more, on Stars se Baatein with Salil. Listen here.
Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki discusses the brain-changing benefits of exercise on the Ted Talks Daily podcast. Check it out here.
Harsh Jain, Co-Founder, and CEO of Dream Sports speaks about what inspired him to start Dream11, choosing the right investors to partner with, building the right company culture, and setting audacious goals for yourself, on The Kalaari Podcast. Listen to it here.
Formula One driver Daniel Ricciardo cruises through on The SmartLess podcast, discussing everything from his early days to his journey in F1 and tid-bits about the sport. Check it out here.
Actor David Harbour discusses the powerful ending to Season 3 of “Stranger Things”, auditioning for the role, the evolution of his character, and exciting things to expect in Season 4, on That Scene with Dan Patrick. Listen here.

What To Watch:

Marc Fagelson travels into the auditory system to explore the constant ringing sensation of tinnitus, why it happens, and how to treat it. Watch here.
Grant Cardone talks about the benefits of having an American mindset, the Secret to his SALES skills, Billionaire Mindset & so much more, on The Ranveer Show. Watch it here.
Impromptu Antakshari, the sets of Sholay, winning a national award at the age of 5 and driving through the lanes of Bandra, is what this episode of The Bombay Journey with Sachin & Shriya Pilgaonkar has in store. Check it out here.
Show Recommendation of the Week – The White Lotus (A social satire set at an exclusive Hawaiian resort follows the vacations of various hotel guests over the span of a week as they relax and rejuvenate in paradise) Now streaming on Hotstar here.
Movie Recommendation of the Week – Kuruthi (Kuruthi is about how enduring human relations that transcends boundaries struggle to survive trials of hatred.) Now streaming on Amazon Prime here.

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #75 (09.08 – 15.08)

August 15, 2021August 15, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 75th edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

There is more to generational analysis than the pseudo-science that plagues it. Read here.
Is anything cool anymore? Read more here.
How does the world’s fastest man Usain Bolt mentally prepare for a race? Check it out here.
HBO’s ‘The White Lotus‘ Elevates Tension To An Art Form (Read this only if you’ve watched The White Lotus) Read here.
When Writers Cave to Social Media Scolds, by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Read it here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

On The Decoder with Nilay Patel, Nilay and Jack Conte, co-founder, and CEO of Patreon, talk about how Patreon’s model as “membership” works, what Patreon’s relationship is to Apple and the app store, and where the overall creator economy is going on the internet. Listen here.
HubSpot co-founder and CTO Dharmesh Shah shares his thought process behind buying the Hustle, how he thinks about time & money, and how HubSpot came to be, and more on the My First Million podcast. Check it out here.
On the Fittr podcast, Jitendra Chouksey examines the practice of eating breakfast down the ages. Listen to it here.
On 22 Yarns with Gaurav Kapur, Dinesh Karthik chat about his foray into commentary, rooming with Shikhar Dhawan in his U-19 days, his trip to Belgrade with Sunil Gavaskar, the captaincy handover at KKR in 2020, his relationship with Shah Rukh Khan, and the Mushtaq Ali wins with Tamil Nadu. Listen here.
Matt Damon joins the Armchair Expert to talk about his experience writing Good Will Hunting with Ben Affleck, how your subjective experience changes when you become famous, how easy it is to be generous when things are going your way, and more. Check it out here.

What To Watch:

Effects Different Foods Have on Your Brain. Watch here.
Fitness experts debunk 17 exercise myths. Watch it here.
Show Recommendation of the Week – Dave (“Dave” centers on a neurotic man in his late 20s who has convinced himself that he’s destined to be one of the best rappers of all time. Now he must convince his closest friends because, with their help, he actually might convince the world. Simultaneously exasperating and inspiring to his friends, he vows to leave no stone unturned on his quest to become the next superstar.) Now streaming on Hotstar here.
Movie Recommendation of the Week – Kumbalangi Nights (Saji, Bonny, Bobby and Franky are siblings who mostly do not get along. However, a series of events forces them to keep their animosity aside and support each other.) Now streaming on Amazon Prime here.

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #74 (02.08 – 08.08)

August 8, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 74th edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

Has the pandemic aggravated cyberchondria? Read here.
Cracking the science of coconut. Check it out here.
Scientists spot light behind a black hole for the first time. Read more here.
If We All Bought Less Stuff, We Could Be Happier and Work Fewer Hours. Read here to know what it means.
A Harvard-trained sports medicine doctor shares the ‘super easy’ stretch she does every day to relieve lower back pain. Read here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

In this episode of The Varun Duggi Show, CEO & Co-Founder of Under25 Anto Philip talks about what keeps us going as creators and how focusing on content that serves a purpose over just the numbers drives so much more value. Listen here.
On this episode of The Wire Talks, host Sidharth Bhatia talks to director Hansal Mehta about how the lockdowns have affected the film industry, the closure of cinemas, and the future of films and the way films will be made in the coming months and years. Check it out here.
Suchita Salwan (Founder and CEO – LBB) on this episode of the Pepper Spotlight podcast talks about how LBB looks at content and the impact it drives as a marketing strategy. Listen to it here.
On the Happy Sad Confused podcast, James Gunn reflects on the low-point of his career, his resurrection thanks to THE SUICIDE SQUAD, and more. Check it here.
Kate Winslet joins The Awardist to talk about her hit HBO limited series Mare of Easttown — why audiences connected to much with her grieving mother character, getting the look just right (that’s a wig!), caring for Jean Smart after an on-set injury, SNL’s Murdur Durdur sketch, and much more. Listen here.

What To Watch:

Sandeep Nailwal, the co-founder of Polygon, talks about the myths and assumptions around how crypto works, the future of cryptocurrency and blockchain, and more, on The Ranveer Show. Watch here.
On the Naan-Curry Podcast, Sadaf and Archit talk about the global history of chocolate, the economics of growing and consuming chocolate in India, and more. Watch it here.
Business Insider breaks down how USA Olympians make money, and why the system left many of America’s top athletes broke. Check it out here.
Show Recommendation of the Week – Marvel Studios Assembled (A behind-the-scenes look at the series and movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including “WandaVision,” The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” and “Loki.”) Now streaming on Hotstar here.
Movie Recommendation of the Week – The Suicide Squad (The government sends the most dangerous supervillains in the world — Bloodsport, Peacemaker, King Shark, Harley Quinn and others — to the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese. Armed with high-tech weapons, they trek through the dangerous jungle on a search-and-destroy mission, with only Col. Rick Flag on the ground to make them behave.)

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #73 (26.07 – 01.08)

August 1, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 73rd edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

How Nothing designed its Ear 1 earphones to beat Apple’s AirPods? Read here.
Simone Biles withdrew from final ‘to focus on my mental health’ — here’s how to tell if you need a break. Read more here.
Avoid these 24 overused words and phrases that make you sound ‘pretentious,’ say grammar experts. Check it out here.
What Makes Music Universal? Read here.
Eternal Change for No Energy: A Time Crystal Finally Made Real. Read here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Dr. Andrew Huberman on Optimizing Sleep, Enhancing Performance, Reducing Anxiety, Increasing Testosterone, and Using the Body to Control the Mind, on The Tim Ferriss Show. Listen here.
In this episode of Life Kit, a culinary historian, a professor, and a nutritionist share their advice on how to carry on culinary traditions. Listen to it here.
Sarvesh Shashi on his journey to building SARVA Yoga, on the AngelList India Radio podcast. Check it out here.
On Cyrus Says, F2 Racing car driver Jehan Daruvala talks about starting out in racing so young, Parsis and their love for cars, how he started karting at a very young age, how it all works – Formula 1, 2 & 3, how it all starts from Go-karting, how Jehan moved up the ranks to be in Formula 2 right now, and tons more. Listen here.
Matt Damon joins the Happy Sad Confused podcast to chat about his new film, STILLWATER, his choice of films, Good Will Hunting, and much more! Listen to it here.

What To Watch:

Dr. Baland Jalal talks about Lucid Dreaming, Spiritualism, the Occult to the Human Mind, explained from a neuroscience perspective, on The Ranveer Show. Watch here.
Co-CEO and Chief Content Officer of Netflix, Ted Sarandos talks about his impeccable storytelling instincts, the art of dealing with artists, and the future of entertainment on Film Companion. Check it out here.
Sadhguru on how to overcome compulsive emotional patterns? Watch here.
Short Film Recommendation of the Week – Natkhat (It stars Vidya Balan as a mother educating her young son about gender equality) Now streaming on Voot here.
Movie Recommendation of the Week – Sarpatta Parambarai (A young man from the Black Town of 1970s segregated Madras finds an opportunity to redeem his boxing clan and himself from years of defeat.) Now streaming on Amazon Prime here.

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #72 (19.07 – 25.07)

July 25, 2021July 25, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 72nd edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

What if everyone’s nutrition was personalized? Read more here.
Why does Mitochondrial health affect aging? 4 science-backed ways to rejuvenate mitochondria. Read here.
5 ways ‘Ted Lasso’ shows how effective leadership can be achieved through kindness. Check it here.
From clip art to Comic Sans: These screenshots from 25 years ago show just how much the internet has changed. Check it out here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

In this episode of The School of Greatness, Lewis and Dr. Emeran Mayer discuss the biggest triggers for inflammation, the foods we should eat & avoid to improve our gut health, why we’ve become so addicted to sugar & the effects it has on our body, whether our brain or gut health affects our body more, how our digestive system functions, and so much more! Listen here. (There’s a part two to this episode, where they discuss what the mind actually is, finding a higher purpose have on your mind, the key changes to make today to improve your health, and more)
On The Daily Stoic, Ryan Holiday talks to Dave Asprey about the benefits of intermittent fasting, how to optimize your life to maximize both physical and mental performance, and more. Listen to it here.
Facebook COO, Sheryl Sandberg on changing culture and lessons from loss, on Just B with Bethenny Frankel. Check it out here.
In this week’s episode of 22 Yarns, Suresh Raina joins Gaurav Kapur to discuss his newly released autobiography, Believe. They talk about the story behind the book’s name, the 2011 World Cup triumph, Greg Chappell’s impact on his career, his learnings under Dravid’s captaincy, his time as Gujarat Lions captain & his special relationship with MS Dhoni. Listen here.
On Happy Sad Confused Podcast, Tom Hiddleston deep dives into his beloved Marvel character, plus some geeking out about one of his favorite comfort movies, “Cast Away”. Listen to it here.

What To Watch:

Jack Dorsey, Cathie Wood, Elon Musk discuss Bitcoin as a tool for economic empowerment. Watch it here.
Sadhguru sits down to discuss identity, consciousness, inner freedom, human evolution, and his book Karma, A Yogi’s Guide to Crafting Your Destiny, on The Tony Robbins Podcast. Watch here.
On this episode of Cyrus Says, he is joined by Pratik Gandhi to talk about his critically acclaimed series ‘Scam 1992’, his love for the theatre, performing a monologue in three different languages on the same day that got him into the Limca Book of Records, and tons more. Check it out here.
Series Recommendation of the Week – Kevin Can F**k Himself (A dark comedy that alternates between traditional multi-camera sitcom and single-camera drama. Set in Worcester, Mass., the series follows the journey of Allison McRoberts, a stereotypically smart and beautiful sitcom wife, who is married to Kevin, a husky, self-centered man-child who is clearly punching above his weight. After making a dark discovery, Allison teams up with neighbor Patty O’Connor as she attempts to escape the confines of her life and take control of her fate.)
Movie Recommendation of the Week – Black Widow (Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy, and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger.)

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #71 (12.07 – 18.07)

July 18, 2021July 18, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 71st edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

Matthew McConaughey explains how time off actually helped relaunch his career. Read it here.
The Rebirth Of NFTs: Moving Beyond The Initial Hype. Check more here.
Why Stores Place Candy by the Checkout Counter (And Why New Habits Fail)? Read here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

On the SmartLess podcast, Sean, Jason, and Will chat with LeBron James about his upbringing, career, foundation, and giving back to the community. Listen to it here.
Steve Madden chats on finding success in your thirties and going where the fish are, on Just B with Bethenny Frankel. Check it out here.
On Stupid No Mor by Anshu Mor, co-founder of The Glitch & podcast host of ‘Advertising Is Dead’, Varun Duggirala discusses ‘creator economy’ & go through his process & learnings in creating a diverse content portfolio. Listen here.
On What’s Life without Cricket, Gaurav Kapur took us through his journey from starting out as a Radio Jockey to being a top TV presenter to now being a budding entrepreneur. Listen more here.
Arjun Kanungo opens up about his humble beginnings, his rise to fame, how it’s getting harder to tell what a “hit song” is, and more on Stars se Baatein with Salil. Check it out here.

What To Watch:

10 years later, Team ZNMD reunites for a virtual table read, reminiscing the best moments from a journey close to our hearts. Watch it here.
World’s worst diet vs healthiest diet for 7 days, by Yes Theory. Check it out here.
On The Ranveer Show, Farhan Akhtar opens up on creativity, fitness and the warrior mindset. Watch here.
Series Recommendation of the Week – Shadow and Bone (Sinister forces plot against a young soldier after she reveals a magical power that may unite her world.) Now streaming on Netflix here.
Movie Recommendation of the Week – Malik (A young man rises to prominence through his unswerving fight against political and police corruption in his village.) Now streaming on Amazon Prime here.

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #70 (05.07 – 11.07)

July 11, 2021July 11, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 70th edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

Instagram’s Evolution. Read in detail here.
Virtual Currencies and India’s Golden Moment. Read more here.
How stadiums can have different ads depending on channel and country? Read here.
Why Facebook’s Substack Competitor Will Do Just Fine? Check it out here.
TikTok’s AI is now available to other companies. Read here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Robert Downey Jr.’s embarking on a new career: venture capitalist and green business champion and he joins LinkedIn Editor-in-Chief Daniel Roth to lay out his vision for the same. Listen more here.
BuzzFeed co-founder and CEO Jonah Peretti deep-dives into how the company bounced back during the pandemic, on Masters of Scale with Reid Hoffman. Listen here.
In this episode of Life Kit, NPR producer Lauren Migaki guides us through the steps to making a podcast, with advice from folks at Code Switch, Throughline, Planet Money and more. Check it out here.
On Variety Award Circuit Podcast, “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” star Anthony Mackie discusses the Marvel universe and his journey to becoming the new Captain America. Listen to it here.
On F1 Beyond the Grid, Christian Horner talks on Verstappen’s evolution, Red Bull’s bold ambitions and Vettel vs Webber. Listen here.

What To Watch:

Joe Rogan takes a deep-dive with Quentin Tarantino into his filmography, his craft of making films, the decade of 80s and 90s and much more on The Joe Rogan Podcast. Watch here.
Rocky and Mayur are back with #RoadTrippinWithRockyAndMayur Season 4. Check out the videos here.
John Krasinski breaks down the opening scene of ‘A Quiet Place 2’. Watch it here.
Series Recommendation of the Week – The Flight Attendant (A flight attendant’s life gets turned upside down after she wakes up in a hotel room with a dead man but with no memory of what happened.)
Movie Recommendation of the Week – A Quiet Place 2 (Following the deadly events at home, the Abbott family must now face the terrors of the outside world as they continue their fight for survival in silence. Forced to venture into the unknown, they quickly realize that the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats that lurk beyond the sand path.)

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #68 (21.06 – 27.06)

June 27, 2021June 27, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 68th edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

David Perell’s mind-boggling piece on ‘Don’t Kill Time’. Check it out here.
The Art and Science of getting to the very top of Crowded Creator Markets. Read here.
NFTs and Copyrights. Read about this in-depth here.
Is a Famous Face a Form of Intellectual Property? Read more here.
Working all the time isn’t the same thing as productivity. Read here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

On The Decoder with Nilay Patel, he asks Satya Nadella about how he thinks about Windows as a platform, what Microsoft’s responsibilities are, and how he thinks the various antitrust bills in Congress will affect Microsoft’s plans for the future. Listen here.
In this episode of The School of Greatness, Lewis and Dr. Daniel Amen discuss why the brain has more control over your body than your heart and your mind, the four big circles of the human experience the negative effects that alcohol has on the brain, the five foods that we should eat for better brain health, the biggest benefits of intermittent fasting and the science behind why it works, and so much more. Listen more here.
On The Wim Hof Podcast, Russell Brand talks about Wim Hof breathing, family, communal wellness , our connection to nature, Russell’s new book, Revelation, and more. Check it out here.
On Story Tellers and Story Sellers, Vineet sits down to talk about making music with indie sensation Kamakshi Khanna. Conversation ranges from Kamakshi’s experiences as a woman in the scene, self-marketing as an artist and the way ahead in her promising career on stage. Listen here.
Kaley Cuoco talks to The Awardist co-host Kristen Baldwin about coping with a lot of “up and down emotions” as star and exec producer of the HBO Max comedy-thriller The Flight Attendant. Listen more here.

What To Watch:

In this episode of The Ranveer Show, Sahil Lavingia, the founder of Gumroad, talks about the ups and downs of heading a start-up and never giving up. Watch here.
Why are some people left-handed? Watch it here.
Series Recommendation of the Week – Ray (From a satire to a psychological thriller, four short stories from filmmaker Satyajit Ray are adapted for the screen.) Now streaming on Netflix here.
Movie Recommendation of the Week – Sherni (Nature and man fight against a forest officer as she and her team of locals and trackers attempt to capture a disturbed tigress.) Now streaming on Amazon Prime here.

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #67 (14.06 – 20.06)

June 20, 2021June 20, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 67th edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

Emotions are Lighthouses. Read here.
Five Tempting Things You Should Avoid (a Twitter thread by Mark Manson). Check it out here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

On Masters of Scale with Reid Hoffman, J.J. Abrams explains how creativity and collaboration are things you cultivate, not conjure; and that making room for magic isn’t a luxury, it’s an essential part of entrepreneurship. Listen here.
Grant Cardone on making million-dollar bets and why humility is overrated, on Just B with Bethenny Frankel. Check it out here.
From being one of the best chess players to marriage to talking about his opponents to traveling around the world for various games, legendary chess grandmaster Viswanathan Anand shares all aspects of his life on The Ranveer Show. Listen to it here.
In this episode of Naan Curry with Sadaf and Archit, the hosts talk about mangoes, the king of all fruits in India and the subcontinent. Listen here.
On the Humans of Cinema podcast, Sumeet Vyas talks at length about his artistic inspirations as well as his insights on writing and acting. Check it out here.

What To Watch:

Dr. Mark Plotkin on the mysterious Amazonian forest, mind blow facts about Psychedelics, LSD, and a lot more only on The Ranveer Show. Watch here.
Tom Hiddleston breaks down his most iconic characters. Check it out here.
On Film Companion, Saif Ali Khan talks about how does he play thorny antagonists with such aplomb. Watch it here.
TV Show Recommendation of the Week – The Serpent (The twisting, real-life story of Charles Sobhraj, a murderer, thief and seductive master of disguise, who was a hidden darkness in the mid-70’s on Asia’s hippie trail.) Now streaming on Netflix here.
Movie Recommendation of the Week – Jagame Thandhiram (When a clever, carefree gangster is recruited to help an overseas crime lord take down a rival, he is caught off guard by the moral dilemmas that follow.) Now streaming on Netflix here.

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #66 (07.06 – 13.06)

June 13, 2021June 13, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 66th edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

The Inconvenient Truth about Your “Authentic” Self. Read here.
How Philosophers Think? Read more here.
Shedding More Light on How Instagram Works. Check it out here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, host, and lecturer Matt Abrahams interviews Jeffrey Pfeffer, author of Dying for a Paycheck, about the verbal and nonverbal ways we can harness, or give away, our authority in communication. Listen here.
On Creator Economics, Marques Brownlee aka MKBHD discusses how he runs his channel, the evolution of tech reviewers, and future technologies he’s most excited about. Listen more here.
On ‘Stars se baatein with Salil‘, Chef Ranveer Brar lets us in on insider secrets of the trade- how chefs became influencers in India, what he learnt from his failures, learning to adapt and why there aren’t more new names in the celebrity chef world. Check it out here.
How do we know whom to trust? on the podcast, Philosophy for our Times. Listen here.
On 22 Yarns with Gaurav Kapur, Yuvraj Singh discusses the 2007 and 2011 World Cup triumphs, the unfair criticism he had to face at various times, grooming the next generation of Indian cricketers, his 1000-bed hospital initiative, and more. Listen more here.

What To Watch:

Why iPhone’s features are always “late”? Watch here.
How are KitKats made in the factory? Check it out here.
Raj and DK, along with Manoj Bajpayee do a post-mortem of The Family Man S2 on Film Companion. Watch it here.
TV Show Recommendation of the Week – Schitt’s Creek (A married couple suddenly go bankrupt and the only remaining asset they have is an ugly small town named Schitt’s Creek.) Now streaming on Netflix here.
Movie Recommendation of the Week – Milestone (Recently marking 500,000 kilometers on the road, a newly bereaved trucker faces the threat of losing the job that has come to define him to a new intern.) Now streaming on Netflix here.

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #65 (31.05 – 06.06)

June 6, 2021June 6, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 65th edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

How (not) to miss a deadline? Read here.
What If You Could Do It All Over?The uncanny allure of our unlived lives. Read more here.
Shaan Puri’s opinion piece on why he thinks Clubhouse will fail? Check it out here.
Everything’s becoming a subscription, and the pandemic is partly to blame. Read here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Joe Rogan in conversation with Neil DeGrasse Tyson on the universe, UFOs, aliens, and more on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast. Listen here.
In this episode of The School of Greatness, Lewis and Sadhguru discuss karma and how it affects us everyday, why we shouldn’t be worried about getting rid of waste in our life, the evil of limited identity, why we need to redefine abundance in our lives, the problem with “being in the moment.”, and so much more. Listen more here.
On Just B with Bethenny Frankel, Matthew McConaughey talks about being discovered in a bar and staying true to your word. Check it out here.
On Origin Stories, Dr. Horacio de la Iglesia, a neurobiologist, talks about an unexpected connection between sleep and the moon’s cycles. Listen to it here.
Podcast Recommendation: EW’s Binge: The Fast Saga (Entertainment Weekly’s BINGE Podcast is taking you through The Fast & Furious films a quarter-mile at a time, with the stars who brought them to life). Check it out here.

What To Watch:

On Superpumped, Tanmay Bhat and Akshay BD in conversation with the founders of India’s first unicorn protocol ‘Matic’ aka Polygon, Sandeep Nailwal and Jaynti Kanani. Watch it here.
On The Overlap, Harry Maguire reveals to Gary Neville why he chose United over City, EURO hopes & more. Watch here.
On the Lightcast Podcast, Zack Snyder talks Suck It Warner Bros, Army Of The Dead, Zack Snyder’s Justice League, Superman, Batman, Green Lantern and more! Check it out here.
TV Show Recommendation of the Week – The Family Man 2 (A working man from the National Investigation Agency tries to protect the nation from terrorism, but he also needs to keep his family safe from his secret job) Now streaming on Amazon Prime here.
Movie Recommendation of the Week – Kala (The death of a beloved dog hurls two men into a violent and bloody conflict on a sprawling estate in Kerala.) Now streaming on Amazon Prime here.

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #64 (24.05 – 30.05)

May 30, 2021May 30, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 64th edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

On the Link Between Great Thinking and Obsessive Walking. Read here.
An Instagram Engagement Report 2021 by HubSpot. Check it out here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Brian Muraresku explores the role of psychedelics and the birth of philosophy, on Philosophy for our Times podcast. Listen here.
On The Business Side with Ian Borthwick, Colin and Samir talk about the creator economy, the present and future of influencers, and more. Check it out here.
Jay Shetty on his journey from his college days to becoming a monk to running a wellness business, on ‘How I Built This with Guy Raz.’ Listen more here.
On the Happy Sad Confused Podcast, Zack Snyder takes a deep dive into his action film loves and pet peeves, his dream DC and Star Wars projects, and much more. Listen here.

What To Watch:

Neuroendocrinologist Robert Sapolsky, author Dan Shapiro, and others explore the science behind ‘us vs. them’. Watch it here.
In ‘Snyder School,’ Zack Snyder takes us on a four episode journey into his groundbreaking creative process as a filmmaker. In Episode 1, Zack discusses his approach to creating a title sequence, from storyboard sketches to special effects, in Army of the Dead, as well as 300, Watchmen, and Justice League. Check it out here.
In this episode of ‘Notes On A Scene,’ Director Zack Snyder breaks down a zombie heist scene from ‘Army of the Dead.’ Zack guides us through the nuances and challenges of working with CGI zombies, and explains how he was able to edit Tig Notaro into his ‘Army of the Dead’. Watch it here.
Documentary of the Week – Friends: The Reunion (“Friends: The Reunion”, also known as “The One Where They Get Back Together”, is a 2021 reunion special of the American television sitcom Friends.) Now streaming on Zee5.
Movie Recommendation of the Week – Cruella (an all-new live-action feature film about the rebellious early days of one of cinemas most notorious – and notoriously fashionable – villains, the legendary Cruella de Vil.) Now streaming on Disney+

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #63 (17.05 – 23.05)

May 23, 2021May 23, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 63rd edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

Elon Musk: Memelord or Meme Lifter? Read here.
Google revives RSS. Read more here.
The Power of Small Wins. Read here.
‘Why Is My Data Important? How Much Is It Worth?’ Check it out here.
10 powerful lessons from the best commencement speeches of all time (a Twitter thread). Check it out here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

On the Sway podcast, Kara Swisher interviews Evan Spiegel on how he will compete with augmented-reality technology from Apple and Amazon, and whether glasses and creator gifting will help him win a war with TikTok or Instagram. Listen here.
On this episode of Advertising Is Dead, Varun speaks to Harsh Lal, Co-Founder at The Souled Store about how he’s built the company on a foundation of fandom, but also how he’s been able to diversify his product range beyond it to truly expand his business. Listen to it here.
Leslie John, associate professor at Harvard Business School, on how to talk yourself up (without turning people off), on the HBR Ideacast podcast. Check it out here.
On Recode Media, Bloomberg’s Brad Stone and Recode’s Jason Del Rey report on all things Amazon and Jeff Bezos. They discuss how Bezos built his global empire and Stone’s new book ‘Amazon Unbound.’ Listen here.
Sam Neill talks with Dan Patrick about the iconic scene in ‘Jurassic Park’ where Dr. Alan Grant sees a dinosaur for the first time and teases some special effects from ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’, on That Scene with Dan Patrick. Check it out here.

What To Watch:

MKBHD talks Tech and AI with Google CEO Sundar Pichai. Watch it here.
Why the world’s most famous car race is in Monaco? Check it out here.
Gary Neville interviews Harry Kane about his Tottenham career, his time with England team, the World Cup, and his hopes for the EUROs, and more. Watch here.
Movie Recommendation of the Week – Army of the Dead (After a zombie outbreak in Las Vegas, a group of mercenaries takes the ultimate gamble by venturing into the quarantine zone for the greatest heist ever.) Now streaming on Netflix here.
Netflix Special of the Week – Creating an Army of the Dead (Zack Snyder and his “Army of the Dead” team dive into the film’s wild stunts, groundbreaking effects and the evolution of the zombie genre.) Watch it here.

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #62 (10.05 – 16.05)

May 16, 2021May 16, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 62nd edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

A Playbook for Negotiators in the Social Media Era. Read more here.
Déjà vu is a neurological phenomenon. Read here.
Just How Big Is The Universe? Check it out here.
Why the Blockchain matters, by Seth Godin. Read here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

President Barack Obama sits down with Reid Hoffman in Part 1 of their two-part episode on finding the right moment to act, and when the moment chooses you, on Masters of Scale with Reid Hoffman podcast. Check it out here.
On ‘What I’ve Learned, with Ariana Huffington‘, Laurie Santos, cognitive scientist at Stanford, talks about happiness, resilience and the power of social connection. Listen here.
Prince Harry joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how to approach mental health issues, growing up with privilege, and how healing it is to perform a service for someone, and much more. Listen to it here.
Paul Davison and Rohan Seth on how they built Clubhouse, on ‘How I Built This with Guy Raz.’ Check it out here.
On Good One: A Podcast about Jokes, Vir Das discusses his series, Ten on Ten and takes a deep dive into religion vs comedy. Listen here.

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What To Watch:

Elon Musk hosted Saturday Night Live and whether you like it or hate it, you have to give it a watch. Check it out here.
On Wild Ride with Steve-O, Casey Neistat talks about his move from NYC to LA, surfing, and an exclusive insight into his social media app Beme which he sold to CNN, and more. Watch here.
Director Zack Snyder breaks down his illustrious career, including the music video for Lizzy Borden’s “Love is a Crime,” ‘Dawn of the Dead,’ ‘300,’ ‘Watchmen,’ ‘Sucker Punch,’ ‘Man of Steel,’ ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,’ ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ and ‘Army of the Dead.’ Watch it here.
Documentary Recommendation of the Week – Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In (A look at the life and legend of Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson.)
Movie Recommendation of the Week – The Mitchells v the Machines (A quirky, dysfunctional family’s road trip is upended when they find themselves in the middle of the robot apocalypse and suddenly become humanity’s unlikeliest last hope) Now streaming on Netflix here.

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

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The Last 7 Days #61 (03.05 – 09.05)

May 9, 2021May 9, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 61th edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

8 Reasons Why Rome Fell (Find out why one of history’s most legendary empires finally came crashing down) Check it out here.
What’s the difference between DApp, iDApp and DAO? And why they are the future of blockchain? Read more here.
The Main Reason for Your Pandemic Boredom. Read here.
Transforming Tata (India’s largest conglomerate needs to reimagine itself). Check it out here.
There are 5 eras in the universe’s lifecycle. Right now, we’re in the second era. Read more here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Mark Manson on why you should look for sh@t sandwiches, how people can give a f*ck about only two to four things, how actions create passion, not vice versa and more, on Guy Kawasaki’s Remarkable People podcast. Listen here.
In this episode of WorkLife with Adam Grant, author and activist Glennon Doyle sits down with Adam to discuss letting go of past identities — and rethinking the idea of identity as a whole. Listen more here.
On ‘What I’ve Learned, with Arianna Huffington’, Tim Ferriss speaks about gratitude, sleep, meditation and self-care, and giving up control. Check it out here.
On The Information’s 411 podcast, Alex Heath and Mathew Olson interview Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg about the promise of augmented and virtual reality. They discuss why he’s investing so much time and money on the technology, how it could forever change entertainment and the workplace and what technical hurdles still need to be overcome for the technology to reach its potential. Listen here.
Kevin Rose sits down with Gary Vaynerchuck to discuss his new NFT project, VeeFriends, on the Modern Finance podcast. Check it out here.

What To Watch:

In this episode of The School of Greatness, Lewis Howes and Tony Robbins discuss three habits Tony wishes he knew in his twenties and thirties, why loving yourself is not the secret to success, the key to “stacking the positives” in your life, why you’re raising your kids to be more insecure and unsafe and how you can change it, why millennials could be the best generation if they play their cards right, and so much more. Watch here.
Balaji Srinivasan on how to fix the media, cloud communities and crypto, on the My First Million Podcast with Shaan Puri & Sam Parr. Check it out here.
Short Film Recommendation of the Week – The Letter Room (An empathetic corrections officer gets transferred to the prison’s letter room, where he finds escape in the deeply personal letters written to an inmate on death row.)
Movie Recommendation of the Week – Maharshi (A rich businessman returns to India to mend ways with his ex-classmate. However, when he learns about his friend’s plight, he tries to help him and becomes a saviour for the villagers in the process.) Now streaming on Amazon Prime here.

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #60 (26.04 – 02.05)

May 2, 2021May 2, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 60th edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

There’s a Name for the Blah You’re Feeling: It’s Called Languishing. Read more here.
The psychology behind ‘revenge bedtime procrastination‘. Read here.
Why has the Ethereum price gone parabolic? Check it out here.
German soccer rules: 50+1 explained. Read here.
The Super League is the grim end game of the attention economy. Read more here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Will Smith sits down with Jay Shetty to talk about his commitment to family, straying away from his father’s military mindset in search of true happiness, and how to live the golden rule – to treat others how you want to be treated, on On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Listen more here.
On the Psychology Podcast with Scott Barry Kaufman, Dave Asprey talks rules of fasting, cravings vs hunger, the impact of fasting and more. Check it out here.
On TED Talks Daily, neuroscientist Lisa Genova on how your memory works and why forgetting is totally ok. Listen here.
Vlad Tenev on how he built Robinhood, on ‘How I Built This with Guy Raz‘ podcast. Listen to it here.
A dive deep into the rise and fall of Boosted Boards, possibly the most famous electric skateboard brand of all time, on Waveform: the MKBHD podcast. Listen here.

What To Watch:

Apple vs the Paradox of Choice: how Apple kills entire companies with the flip of 1 switch? Watch here.
Anupama Chopra on being a film critic, the future of Indian Cinema, and building content around content, on The Varun Duggi Show. Watch it here.
Filmmaker Danfung Dennis, Bill Nye, and actor Alan Alda discuss the science of empathy and the ways that the ability can be cultivated and practiced to affect meaningful change, both on a personal and community level. Check it out here.
TV Show Recommendation of the Week – TVF Aspirants (a web series that depicts the life of UPSC aspirants who are living in Rajender Nagar, Delhi.) Now streaming on YouTube here.
Movie Recommendation of the Week – Ramprasad ki Tehrvi (Bauji’s entire family comes under one roof for 13 days after he passes away. We get a glimpse of their dynamics, politics and insecurities as each one of them is on their journey to discover their own selves and truth.) Now streaming on Netflix here.

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #59 (19.04 – 25.04)

April 27, 2021April 27, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 59th edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

“Bitcoin’s Whitepaper” by Satoshi Nakamoto. Read here.
An interesting read on ‘Blame Games’. Read more here.
Coordination, Good and Bad. Read here.
EulerBeats and The Future of NFTs. Check it out here.
The Neuroscience of Trust (Management behaviors that foster employee engagement). Read more here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Platformer’s Casey Newton on the Big Technology Podcast to discuss the intensifying battle among Facebook, Clubhouse, Spotify, Apple, and Twitter in the new, social audio space. Listen here.
On this episode of #NoSugarCoat, Pooja Dhingra talks to Nikhil Taneja on ‘hustle culture’ and coping with its mental health repercussions. Listen more here.
Bryan Cranston breaks down the iconic final scene in the series finale of ‘Breaking Bad’, on That Scene with Dan Patrick. Check it out here.
On this episode of Origin Stories, learn about the powerful instincts that cause us to avoid exercise even though we know it’s good for us. Listen here.
On Variety’s Awards Circuit podcast, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” star Viola Davis discuss working on another August Wilson play following her Oscar-winning role in “Fences.” She also talks race and representation issues that still plague Hollywood. Check it out here.

What To Watch:

How filmmakers make cameras disappear? (Mirrors in Movies) Watch here.
A deep-dive into Zack Snyder’s Justice League with Zack Snyder himself, on JusticeCon. Watch here.
AR Rahman on his passion for music, how he created a song like Kun Faya Kun, his journey in the west, and much more on The Ranveer Show. Check it out here.
TV Show Recommendation of the Week – The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (Falcon and the Winter Soldier are a mismatched duo who team up for a global adventure that will test their survival skills — as well as their patience.) Now streaming on Hotstar here.
Movie Recommendation of the Week – The Father (A man refuses all assistance from his daughter as he ages. As he tries to make sense of his changing circumstances, he begins to doubt his loved ones, his own mind and even the fabric of his reality.)

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #58 (12.04 – 18.04)

April 18, 2021April 18, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 58th edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

Can digital currencies and crypto investors help close India’s SME financing gap? Read here.
Balaji Srinivasan’s piece on adding crypto to IndiaStack. Check it out here.
Non-Fungible Tokens And Copyright Law: A ‘Nifty’ Dilemma. Read more here.
India Has a Double Mutant Virus Variant. Should We Worry? Read here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

New York Times CEO Meredith Levien on the future of news and of NYT, on the Recode Media podcast. Listen here.
Alex Lieberman, co-founder & CEO of Morning Brew, on building a digital media empire, growth playbooks, and the $75M sale, on the Creator Lab podcast. Listen more here.
On Modern Finance, Kevin talks to Matt Hall and John Watkinson of Larva Labs about the CryptoPunks origin story, their current chapter, and what we can expect from them in the future. Check it out here.
In this episode of The Ranveer Show, Abhishek Bachchan talks about being called an underrated actor, his journey in Bollywood, time when his father almost lost everything, his life after marrying Aishwarya, turning into an investor, and much more. Listen here.
Podcast Recommendation of the Week – 7.31 AM (a daily podcast with the major happenings and headlines around gaming, NFT, fashion, sports, pop culture and more) Check it out here.

What To Watch:

Why you should not start your day with seeds, spices, and shots? Watch it here.
Prajakta Koli talks about her YouTube journey, her content creation process, college life, and more, on The Bombay Journey ft Siddhaarth Aalambayan. Watch here.
What your BMI doesn’t tell about your health? Check it out here.
TV Show Recommendation of the Week – Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted (Gordon Ramsay travels around the world to immerse himself into different cultures and cuisines. He then interacts with local chefs to learn and compete with them.) Now streaming on Hotstar here.
Movie Recommendation of the Week – Joji (An engineering dropout and the youngest son of a rich family lives with his aspirations of becoming super wealthy. Driven by greed and blind ambition, he decides to execute his plans following an unexpected event in the family.) Now Streaming on Amazon Prime here.

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #57 (05.04 – 11.04)

April 11, 2021April 11, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 57th edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

Is cancel culture a mob mentality, or a long-overdue way of speaking truth to power? Read here.
The theory of multiple intelligences. Read more here.
The concept of slippery slopes and Schelling fences. Read it here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

In this episode of “Sway,” Tim Cook on the motivations behind Apple’s privacy push, the power the company has over app developers, and potential future Apple innovations, from augmented-reality headsets to autonomous cars. Listen to it here.
Nikhil Kamath talks Zerodha, investment opportunities in India vs US, cryptocurrencies, and more, on Guy Kawasaki’s Remarkable People podcast. Listen here.
Sahil Vaidya talks about starting The Minimalist, his journey as an entrepreneur, practicing his creativity, book recommendations, and more on the Pepper Spotlight podcast. Check it out here.
Kunal Kemmu talks about his love for everyone from Kamal Hassan to Steve Carell as well as The Matrix, as well as his reflections on acting, on the Humans of Cinema podcast. Listen here.
On 9XM Song Secret podcast, Amit Trivedi shares the secret behind his mad hits from Dev D. Listen to it here.

What To Watch:

What happens to your body when you fast? Watch here.
Rahul Subramanian and Kenny Sebastian talk about personal worth, their insecurities, their path to comedy and more, on the Simple Ken Podcast. Check it out here.
In this episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus is joined by Ratna Pathak Shah, actress and theatre director, to talk about her love for the theatre, growing up in green rooms of theatres and rehearsal spaces in Mumbai, her mother being a theatre and film actress as well, English theatre and plays in Mumbai back in the day and even now, and lots more. Watch it here.
TV Show Recommendation of the Week – Invincible (Seventeen-year-old Mark Grayson is just like every guy his age, except that his father is Omni-Man, the most powerful superhero on the planet. As Mark develops powers of his own, he discovers his father’s legacy may not be as heroic as it seems.) Now streaming on Amazon Prime here.
Movie Recommendation of the Week – Palm Springs (Stuck in a time loop, two wedding guests develop a budding romance while living the same day over and over again.)

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #56 (29.03 – 04.04)

April 4, 2021April 4, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 56th edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

The Mighty Mouse: The Impact of Rodents on Advances in Biomedical Research. Read more here.
Psychoneuroimmunology: the mind’s impact on health. Check it out here.
Chingari’s Deceptive Video View Count – Bug Or Feature To Woo New Creators? Read it here.
The Truth About Blockchain | Harvard Business Review. Read here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

On The Tim Ferriss Show, this was the episode of Everything: Balaji Srinivasan on Bitcoin and Ethereum, Media Self-Defense, Drone Warfare, Crypto Oracles, India as Dark Horse, The Pseudonymous Economy, Beautiful Trouble, Ramanujan, Life Extension, and More. Listen to it here.
OpenSea founders Devin Finzer and Alex Atallah join Katie Haun to talk about the emergence of NFTs, what it means for crypto marketplaces, and how the creator economy will continue to evolve, on a16z Live podcast. Listen here.
How foods and nutrients control our moods? on the Huberman Lab podcast. Listen more here.
Daniel Kaluuya takes us into the depths of his subconsciousness, describing the process that goes into building his characters in Get Out, Judas and the Black Messiah, on ‘In The Envelope: Actor’s Podcast’. Listen here.
Podcast Recommendation of the Week – My First Million (a podcast where Sam Parr and Shaan Puri brainstorm new business ideas based on trends & opportunities they see in the market) Check it out here.

What To Watch:

Bill Nye, Steven Pinker, Daniel Dennett, Michio Kaku, Robert Sapolsky, and others approach the topic of ‘free will‘ from their unique fields and illustrate how complex and layered the free will debate is. Watch here.
On Variety’s Actors on Actors series, Tom Holland & Daniel Kaluuya talk about Auditioning For Marvel, The Oscars, And London. Watch it here.
On The Slow Interview with Neelesh Misra, he chats with Ali Fazal about his life’s unheard stories and journey. Check it out here.
TV Show Recommendation of the Week – History 101 (Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.) Now streaming on Netflix here.
Movie Recommendation of the Week – Another Round (Four high school teachers consume alcohol on a daily basis to see how it affects their social and professional lives)

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #55 (22.03 – 28.03)

March 28, 2021March 28, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 55th edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

On the Blockchain and Booze podcast, Mark Cuban talks $DOGE, Bitcoin as an inflationary hedge, DeFi, NFTs and more. Check it out here.
On the Sway podcast, Sacha Baron Cohen calls out the social media companies who profit off trends such as racism, misogyny and autocratic propaganda. Listen to it here.
On The Hollywood Reporter’s Behind the Screen podcast, Zack Snyder, and the visual effects supervisors from Weta Digital, Kevin Smith and Anders Langlands talk about how this version of the Justice League movie came to be and what went into making it a reality for the fans. Listen here.
WhatsApp Head Will Cathcart joins Big Technology Podcast to discuss Facebook’s feud with Apple, its battle with Signal, its bungled privacy update, new laws in India that might force it to break encryption, the way it thinks about content moderation and advertising, and plenty more. Check it out here.
Podcast Recommendation of the Week – Screenplayed Breakdown (Learning from cinema’s most gifted actors, directors and writers. Hosted by The Kinnane Brothers) Check out the podcast here.

What To Watch:

Skepticism : Why critical thinking makes you smarter, according to Bill Nye, Derren Brown, Lawrence Krauss and more. Watch here.
A Justice League Spoiler-Filled Deep-Dive With Zack Snyder on the ReelBlend Podcast. Watch it here.
Steven Yeun & Riz Ahmed chat about ‘Minari’ and ‘Sound of Metal’, on Variety’s Actors on Actors series. Check it out here.
TV Series Recommendation of the Week – Calls (Told through a series of interconnected phone conversations, these conversations chronicle the mysterious story of a group of strangers whose lives are thrown into disarray in the lead-up to an apocalyptic event.) Now streaming on AppleTV+ here.
Movie Recommendation of the Week – Judas and the Black Messiah (Offered a plea deal by the FBI, William O’Neal infiltrates the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party to gather intelligence on Chairman Fred Hampton.) Currently streaming in theatres.

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #54 (15.03 – 21.03)

March 21, 2021March 21, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 54th edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

The Virtue of Delayed Gratification. Read more here.
4 ways to fight imposter syndrome. Read here.
The Non-Fungible Token Bible: Everything you need to know about NFTs (by Devin Finzer, the co-founder of OpenSea). Check it out here.
Zack Snyder breaks down the ending of Justice League. Read it here.
Getting All 7.8 Billion Humans Online: What Will It Take? Read here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

The Business Wars podcast takes a deep dive into SpaceX versus Blue Origin, their start, their history, their vision, and the competition between them. Check out the series here.
Erika Nardini, CEO of Barstool Sports, on what most media companies get wrong, on The Business Side with Ian Borthwick podcast. Listen here.
Aftab Hossain (DCinvestor) talks about what makes NFTs so appealing, how they have infiltrated the mainstream, and much more, on the Modern Finance podcast. Listen to it here.
On Screenplayed Breakdown, Emerald Fennell and Carey Mulligan talk about their new film, ‘Promising Young Woman.’ Emerald explains how she blends comedy with a serious issue, and Carey tells us about working with a first-time director on a big production. Listen here.
Podcast Recommendation of the Week – Big Money Energy (where host, Ryan Serhant sits down with some of the most interesting entrepreneurs and self-made people to learn the stories behind their biggest accomplishments, their paths to success, and how they overcome obstacles that stand in the way.) Check out the podcast here.

What To Watch:

Mark Cuban and the CEO of Binance, CZ in a fireside chat on NFTs, DeFi, Bitcoin, and more. Watch here.
Why vaccine side effects are a good thing? Watch it here.
IGN sat down with Zack Snyder to go deep on the Justice League Snyder Cut, with new details on what the four-hour long DC movie means for Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Cyborg and the Batman. Check it out here.
TV Show Recommendation of the Week – Drive To Survive (a documentary series produced in a collaboration between Netflix and Formula One to give a behind-the-scenes look at the drivers and races of the Formula One World Championship) Now streaming on Netflix here.
Movie Recommendation of the Week – Zack Snyder’s Justice League (now streaming on BookMyShow Stream here)

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #53 (08.03 – 14.03)

March 14, 2021March 14, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 53rd edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

A Handy Glossary of NFT Terms for Newbie Crypto-Art Converts. Check it out here.
20 Industries Disrupted by NFTs. Find out here.
Why ‘I’m too busy’ isn’t an acceptable excuse? Read more here.
A 30-year Harvard study reveals the 5 simple habits that may prolong your life by 10 years or more. Read here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

On Stanford’s Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders podcast, Balaji Srinivasan speaks on building the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Listen to it here.
Aarthi Ramamurthy and Sriram Krishnan welcome Marc Andreessen, Chris Dixon, Mike Winkelmann (aka Beeple), Roham Gharegozlou of Dapper Labs, Kayvon Tehranian of Foundation, and other experts and early adopters to discuss all things NFT (non-fungible tokens) on the Good Time Show. Check it out on the a16z Live podcast here.
Nike’s Phil Knight on how to sell without selling, on the Masters of Scale with Reid Hoffman podcast. Listen here.
Ryan Holiday talks with author James Clear about practical ways to shift your internal narrative, how to begin and maintain productive habitual action, being flexible with your goals as you set and achieve them, and more, on The Daily Stoic podcast here.
Following her journey from a shy kid to a breakout star, and what’s next for her, Zendaya on the OTHERtone with Pharrell, Scott, and Fam-Lay. Listen here.
- Follow Up: Zendaya reflects on the roots of her love for acting, navigating child stardom and why she and the writer/director Sam Levinson bring out the best in each other, on the Awards Chatter podcast. Listen to it here.

What To Watch:

On Bold Conjectures with Paras Chopra, Kunal Shah talks about status-seeking and its many interesting consequences for society, economy, and individual satisfaction. Watch here.
Luke Coutinho on how to activate and regenerate stem cells through your food and lifestyle, and why this is needed for prevention and handling the most diseases. Watch it here.
How much does it cost to mine cryptocurrency? Check it out here.
Series Recommendation of the Week – Zindagi inShort (an anthology of short films that portray ordinary life. Every story depicts different stages of life and bittersweet moments that accompany them) Now Streaming on Netflix here.
Movie Recommendation of the Week – The Mauritanian (A defense attorney, her associate and a military prosecutor uncover a far-reaching conspiracy while investigating the case of a suspected 9/11 terrorist imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, for six years.)

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #52 (01.03 – 07.03)

March 7, 2021March 7, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 52nd edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

The explosive (and inclusive) potential of NFTs in the creative world. Read more here.
An opinion piece on NFTs and a Thousand True Fans. Check it out here.
Amygdala Hijack: When Emotion Takes Over. Read about it here.
Why you may feel guilty resting, even during a pandemic? Read here.
4 tips for talking to people you disagree with. Read more here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Mike “Beeple” Winkelmann speaks on the rise of crypto art, the world of NFTs, his artwork selling for $3.5M, and what the future of the space holds, on the School of Motion podcast. Listen here.
Co-Founder of Coinbase Fred Ehrsam joins Creator Economics to discuss the future of Cryptocurrency, NFTs, and what the future for these technologies look like. Listen to it here.
Gary Vaynerchuk deep-dives into the NFT space, discussing everything from crypto punks, wrapped tokens, NBA Top Shot, and much more. Check it out here.
On The Tim Ferriss Show, Katie Haun speaks on Dark Web, Gangs, Investigating Bitcoin, and The New Magic of “Nifties” (NFTs). Listen here.
Gary Oldman on the personal things that have shaped his professional journey (from alcoholism to single fatherhood) and the challenges and rewards of playing people who actually lived, from Sid Vicious to Herman J. Mankiewicz, on the Awards Chatter podcast. Listen here.

What To Watch:

On Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Dr. Alan Goldhamer, founder of TrueNorth Health Center, explores the incredible healing benefits of fasting and how your diet is playing a pivotal role in determining your health. They discuss the problems with modern medicine, the key benefits to fasting, how to do a water-only fast, the key changes fasting can make to your health, what organic foods you should be eating, what fruits are safe to eat, how salt can negatively impact your health, meat-based vs vegan diets, how oils affect your health, and much more. Watch it here.
Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning, the founders of Tesla, talk about the idea for Tesla Motors, the battery, Elon Musk, and building its first car, the all-electric Roadster. Check it out here.
Ben Affleck, Delroy Lindo, Gary Oldman, John David Washington, Sacha Baron Cohen, and Steven Yeun join Close Up With The Hollywood Reporter for the Actors Roundtable. Watch it here.
Series Recommendation of the Week – WandaVision (Living idealized suburban lives, super-powered beings Wanda and Vision begin to suspect that everything is not as it seems.) Now streaming on Hotstar here.
Movie Recommendation of the Week – Nomadland (A woman in her sixties who, after losing everything in the Great Recession, embarks on a journey through the American West, living as a van-dwelling modern-day nomad.)

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #51 (22.02 – 28.02)

February 28, 2021February 28, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 51st edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

Gaurav Munjal (co-founder of Unacademy) has an insightful newsletter called Mischief Managed, with topics on books, entrepreneurship, leadership, productivity, experiences, and more. Check it out here.
Netflix and it’s battle for India. Read more here.
The most mentally tough people apply the 1% ‘marginal gains’ rule, says performance expert—here’s how it works… Read here.
How to get exposure to NFTs? Check it out here.
Adam Grant’s take on the lost art of listening. Read more here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Renegades: Born in the USA is a series of conversations between President Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen about their lives, music, and enduring love of America—despite all its challenges. Check out the podcast here.
Sir Richard Branson on his secret to taking big leaps, on the Masters of Scale with Reid Hoffman podcast. Listen to it here.
In this episode of the Screenplayed Breakdown, Pixar writer, Mike Jones talks about life, death, and digging deep within ourselves. Mike tells us about the Pixar process, what the “brain trust” is, and his collaboration with Pete Docter and Kemp Powers on their latest film, ‘Soul’. Listen here.
An entrepreneur’s guide to trademarks, patents, and copyrights on the Akimbo podcast. Check it out here.
On The Decoder with Nilay Patel, he talks with the CEO of Evil Geniuses, Nicole LaPointe Jameson about how an esports team makes money, where the industry is headed, and where she sees growth. Listen to it here.

What To Watch:

Mark Cuban on why DeFi is the future? Watch it here.
Rocky and Mayur are back with a Season 3 of #RoadTrippinWithRnM. Check it out here.
On The School of Greatness, how food can heal or harm our bodies, how we can live longer, and how we can improve mental health with Dr. Mark Hyman. Watch here.
Series Recommendation of the Week – Retro Tech (a Youtube Original Series where Marques Brownlee uncovers the origin and nostalgia of iconic tech) Now streaming on YouTube here.
Movie Recommendation of the Week – Drishyam 2 (a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language drama thriller film written and directed by Jeethu Joseph, sequel to their 2013 film, Drishyam) Now streaming on Amazon Prime here.

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #50 (15.02 – 21.02)

February 21, 2021February 21, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 50th edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

A Guide to NFTs, and How They Are About to Revolutionize Pretty Much Everything. Read more here.
Why New Research Says It’s OK to Stay Single (and Die Alone)? Read it here.
You’re not lazy — Why you need to stop feeling guilty in lockdown, according to an expert? Read here.
Author who studies millionaires: 240 minutes a day separates the rich from everyone else. Check it out here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz talk about tech trends, company-building, and more in the first episode of their new Clubhouse show, One on One with A and Z. Listen to it on the podcast a16z Live here.
On ‘Not Just Cricket with Mark Nicholas‘, Virat Kohli opens up about his journey to becoming a professional cricketer, including the impact of the loss of his father, as well as shares his mental health challenges later in his career. Check it out here.
“An Oral History of The Office” pulls back the curtain on what went into creating this unstoppable force in American popular culture and why it continues to resonate with new audiences today. Check out the podcast here.
Pooja Dhingra, the founder of Le15 Patisserie talks about her journey from a young 22 year old freshly back from Paris to the sought after businesswoman she is, today, on ‘This Round is on Me‘ podcast. Listen here.
From his early days of playing chess, the feeling to prove himself after dropping out of school, to becoming a billionaire without any school or college degree, hear Nikhil Kamath, the co-founder of Zerodha, in a heart to heart conversation with Ranveer Allahbadia on The Ranveer Show. Listen to it here.

What To Watch:

We have been hearing about Dogecoin all over the internet. MKBHD (Marques Brownlee) explains it in detail here.
Kunal Kemmu gets candid in this episode of The Bombay Journey with Siddharth, as we learn about his early Mumbai life, crazy train journeys, obsession with vada pav and everything in between! Watch it here.
How to be a nice person online? A much-needed video essential in today’s times by MostlySane. Check it out here.
TV Show Recommendation of the Week – Made in a Day (A behind the scenes look and deep dive into the production and history behind iconic consumer products.) Streaming on Hotstar here.
Movie Recommendation of the Week – Tenet (A secret agent is given a single word as his weapon and sent to prevent the onset of World War III. He must travel through time and bend the laws of nature in order to be successful in his mission.) Streaming on YouTube here.

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #49 (08.02 – 14.02)

February 14, 2021February 14, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 49th edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

The secrets of successful listening (Lessons from a hostage negotiator) Read more here.
What you ate as a child has a lifelong impact on your health. Read here.
Brain’s Dopamine: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. Read more here.
Neuroscience of the Covid-19 Crisis. Read here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

On Advertising is Dead, Viraj Sheth talks about the influencer ecosystem, his journey so far, helping creators scale and much more. Listen here.
Mr Beast talks about his love of YouTube, the creation of his massively complex videos, and more, on the Waveform podcast. Check it out here.
Spark & Fire Podcast follows Kemp Powers on his own hero’s journey of co-writing and co-directing Soul, from his first trip to the Pixar campus to his development of the main character – and his passionate pitch for the beloved barbershop scene that nearly got cut from the film. Listen here.
Anthony Mackie talks with Dan Patrick about his role as Sam “The Falcon” Wilson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and whether or not Sam wants to be the next Captain America, on the podcast That Scene with Dan Patrick here.
Nir Eyal on the Hindsight Bias and why we make terrible life choices, on his podcast, Nir and Far : Business, Behaviour and the Brain. Listen to it here.

What To Watch:

A third appearance on the podcast! Elon Musk talks about Space X, Tesla, the realities of climate change and all sorts of other cool shit on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast. Check it out here.
How Disney+ became a streaming service heavyweight? Watch here.
TV Show Recommendation of the Week: Restaurants on the Edge (A team of three experts — a restaurateur, a designer and a chef — tap into a restaurant’s surroundings and community to remodel each business in a way that is uplifting, inspirational, and positive.) Check it out on Netflix here.
Movie Recommendation of the Week: News of the World (Five years after the end of the Civil War, Capt. Jefferson Kyle Kidd crosses paths with a 10-year-old girl taken by the Kiowa people. Forced to return to her aunt and uncle, Kidd agrees to escort the child across the harsh and unforgiving plains of Texas. However, the long journey soon turns into a fight for survival as the traveling companions encounter danger at every turn — both human and natural.) Streaming on Netflix here.

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #48 (01.02 – 07.02)

February 7, 2021February 7, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 48th edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

The High Cost of Chasing Netflix. Read more about it here.
Social Media And The De-Platforming Dilemma. Read more here.
The Science of Reasoning With Unreasonable People. Check it out here.
Worker, Interrupted: The Cost of Task Switching. Read about it here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Elon Musk and Vlad Tenev (of Robinhood) join hosts of The Good Time Show on Clubhouse, Sriram Krishnan & Aarthi Ramamurthy, Marc Andreessen, Steven Sinofsky, Garry Tan, and others. Listen to it on the a16z Live podcast here.
Mark Cuban on why the GameStop stock reminds him of the 90s and the first dot-com boom, on the Sway Podcast. Listen here.
On The School of Greatness podcast, Priyanka Chopra dives deep into how she became one of the biggest actors both in the US and in India, the actions she’s taking to change the stigma against women in the world, how to deal with failure and vulnerability, and so much more. Listen to it here.
The Nature of Reality, a Clubhouse conversation by Kamal Ravikant with a group of interesting people. Listen to it on his podcast, Curious Kamal here.
On the Akimbo podcast, Seth Godin riffs on direct advertising and its shift in the digital ecosystem. Listen here.

What To Watch:

On Off the Cuff with Shekhar Gupta, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala shares valuable tips for investors and gave insights into his style of investment. Watch it here.
On Film Companion’s new show Creators Crossing, Suchin talks to combinations of artists and creators to break down their unique journeys. On the first episode, he speaks to Mithila Palkar and Prajakta Koli about taking over Netflix, Prajakta’s Bollywood debut with Jug Jug Jeeyo and what lies ahead. Check it out here.
Siddharth Warrier in conversation with Kunal Shah on life, neuroscience and more. Watch here
MKBHD (Tech YouTuber) explores the Sony Walkman, this iconic piece of tech—from the inspiration behind its compact design to how it changed portable audio forever. Watch it here.
Movie Recommendation of the Week – Maara (When Paaru sees a fairy tale she heard from a stranger as a child painted across the walls of a coastal town, she goes in search of the man who painted it.) Check it out on Amazon Prime here.

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #47 (25.01 – 31.01)

January 31, 2021January 31, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 47th edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

The psychology of the GameStop phenomenon, explained. Check it out here.
Talking out loud to yourself is a technology for thinking. Find out more here.
How To Stop Wasting Time Scrolling And Start Finding Joy In Play? Read here.
The Omnipresence of Work. This was an interesting read, check it out here.
Why Older People Lose Motivation to Learn? Read more here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

On the CultureYouth podcast, Zoya Akhtar talks to me about the themes in her works, her writing process, her time as an assistant director and at film school and much more. Listen here.
On The Decoder with Nilay Patel, Marques Brownlee (MKBHD on YouTube) talks about building a business as a YouTuber, how content creators make money, and how to scale when you are the brand. Listen more here.
On the Game Changers podcast, Amit Trivedi talks on his journey with music and Bollywood and becoming a game changer in the field. Check it out here.
On this episode of “Sway,” Kara Swisher speaks to Chris Best, the chief executive and a co-founder of Substack, about content moderation on his platform and asks whether Substack is going to destroy media gatekeepers or just turn into one of them. Listen here.
Aswath Damodaran, a professor of finance at NYU Stern, joins Scott on The Prof G Show with Scott Galloway to discuss the news surrounding GameStop and the short squeeze. Aswath also shares his thoughts on SPACs, the markets more broadly, and the importance of diversifying your portfolio. Listen to it here.

What To Watch:

Renowned Ayurveda physician Dr. Vasant Lad and Sadhguru have a discussion about the various intrinsic aspects of Ayurveda. Watch it here.
On Health Theory, Tom Bilyeu is joined by Dr. Alan Goldhamer, founder of TrueNorth Health Center, to discuss such matters and more as they explore the incredible healing benefits of fasting and how your diet is playing a pivotal role in determining your health. Check it out here.
TV Show Recommendation of the Week – Jeet ki Zid (streaming on Zee5) Inspired from a true story, Zidd is a tale of conviction, persuasion and commitment. Check it out here.
Movie Recommendation of the Week – One Night in Miami (streaming on Amazon Prime) On the night of Feb. 25, 1964, in Miami, Cassius Clay joins Jim Brown, Sam Cooke and Malcom X, and they discuss the responsibility of being successful black men during the civil rights movement. Check it out here.

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #46 (18.01 – 24.01)

January 24, 2021January 24, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 45th edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

On the Unmistakable Creative Podcast, Ramit Sethi talks the psychology of money and how to design a rich life. Listen here.
Salil sits down with Chef Vikas Khanna, founder of the Michelin starred restaurant Junoon and one of the hosts of Masterchef India. They talk about what goes on behind the scenes in the restaurant industry, his interactions with Gordon Ramsay, and his humanitarian side, on Off Script with Salil. Check it out here.
Casey Neistat converses about the creative process and how filmmakers can create their own signature style, on The Videomaker Podcast. Listen to it here.
On The Decoder with Nilay Patel, Instagram’s Adam Mosseri talks about the future of Reels, moderation, and the responsibility of social media platforms. Listen here.
On the Awards Chatter podcast, Ben Affleck reflects on a rollercoaster career, from highs like his breakthrough with Matt Damon and two Oscar wins to lows like the ‘Bennifer’ period and his struggles with alcoholism, and why he considers his latest role “the crowning achievement of my life as an actor.” Listen to it here.

What To Watch:

History of Swear Words – An education in expletives: the history lesson you didn’t know you needed hosted by Nicolas Cage. A loud and proudly profane series that explores the origins, pop culture-usage, science and cultural impact of curse words. Watch it on Netflix here.
Sleep experts debunk 15 Sleep Myths. Check it out here.
Osho on risking everything for awareness. Watch here.
How Porsche’s first electric car, the Taycan is made? Watch it here.
George Clooney (‘Midnight Sky’), Spike Lee (‘Da 5 Bloods’), Regina King (‘One Night in Miami’), Paul Greengrass (‘News of the World’), Chloé Zhao (‘Nomadland’), George C. Wolfe (‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom) and Lee Isaac Chung (‘Minari’) join Close Up With The Hollywood Reporter for the Directors Roundtable. Watch here.

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #45 (11.01 – 17.01)

January 17, 2021January 16, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 45th edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

The Surprising Science of Goal Setting (And Why You’re Probably Doing It Wrong). Read about it here.
Kunal Shah on the Big Tech getting India wrong, his early life, CRED, and why he drives a Vespa. Read here.
Apologizing All the Time Could Be a Sign of Anxiety. Read more here.
A read on Twitter’s decentralized future. Read here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Everything you need to know about Section 230 – tweets, free speech and beyond, on the a16z podcast. Listen to it here.
Nas talks with Sadhguru, the meaning of life, happiness and money and more, on the Nas Talks podcast. Listen more here.
Sometimes we are excessively rude, perhaps even without realising it. How do we recognise this behaviour in ourselves and others and the underlying reasons for it? How can we let go of anger, frustration, and ego to live harmoniously with people around us? Listen to it here on the Gita for the Young and Restless podcast.
Tanmay Bhat talks creator economy, new platforms, tools and mediums on the LBB Open House podcast. Listen here.
How Filter Copy, Gobble and Dice Media were built ft Aditi Shrivastava, on The Ranveer Show. Listen to it here.

What To Watch:

How do psychedelics work? Watch here.
How virtual reality tricks your brain? Watch it here.
Is a capitalist – socialist economy inevitable? To understand more, watch here.
3 ways to express your thoughts so that everyone will understand. Watch it here.

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #44 (04.01 – 10.01)

January 10, 2021January 10, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 44th edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

A Data-Driven End to Capitalism as We Know It. Read more here.
What the myth of Faust can teach us? Check it out here.
A former monk on the simple mindfulness exercise that can help you combat negative thoughts and feel calmer in times of stress. Read here.
Is Social Media Addiction actually a coping mechanism? Read more here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

On the Pivot podcast, Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway look ahead at what to expect in markets, acquisitions, automation, work culture, healthcare, and media in 2021. Listen to it here.
The growing influence of podcasts ft Amit Doshi, head of IVM Podcasts, on the Pepper Spotlight podcast. Check it out here.
Dr Mark Hyman on how the healthiest people make smart choices about their food, well-being and medicine, on On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Listen to it here.
On Story Tellers and Story Sellers, Vineet talks to Sameeksha Uniyal, Consumer Marketing Lead at Bacardi, and Gunjan Arya, CEO at OML about 10 years of India’s Happiest festival weekend, being at the forefront of youth experiences, about supporting India’s independent music scene and taking the festival digital in 2020. Listen here.
Mentalist and illusionist, Derren Brown talks Happiness with Simon Sinek on his podcast, A Bit of Optimism. Check it out here.

What To Watch:

On Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Dave Asprey on the hidden benefits of fasting, different types and how you can begin in an easy, effective way. Watch it here.
Wim Hof in conversation with Sadhguru, on exploring life and understanding the deeper aspect of it. Watch here.
Anil Kapoor, Anurag Kashyap, and Vikramaditya Motwane in conversation with Danny Boyle. Check it out here.
The history of consumerism, on The School of Life. Watch it here.
Why movies went from 15 minutes to 2 hours? Watch here.

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #43 (28.12 – 03.01)

January 3, 2021January 2, 2021 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 43rd edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

Part human, part machine: is Apple turning us all into cyborgs? Read more here.
The Age of Infinite Leverage. Check it out here.
There’s a Scientific Reason Why Indian Food Is So Delicious. Read about it here.
Netflix explains how it uses AI to sell you on a show. Read more here.
This Japanese 80% diet rule can help you live a longer life, says longevity researcher. Read here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

On Guy Kawasaki’s Remarkable People podcast, Melanie Perkins on how Canva got its humble beginnings and how she handled all the no’s that they heard over the years.
Check it out here.
Ajay Banga, the CEO of Mastercard, on whether the company he’s helped build can keep up with Silicon Valley — and with the social consciousness of the next consumer generation, on the Sway Podcast.
Listen here.
Check out the podcast, Mafialand, where they explore the world of India’s mini-mafias with us, as we blow wide open the corruption and crime that lies at the heart of our daily lives. Check out the podcase here.
Cyrus Broacha and Sanjay Jha get into a frank discussion about the new political reality in India, the Indian National Congress party’s pitfalls and what he feels they need to do to fix them, the ideological contrasts that are the BJP and the Congress parties, Rahul Gandhi, Narendra Modi, the power of good Hindi to be a politician in India, future possible leaders for the Congress, and lots lots more, on the Cyrus Says podcast.
Listen to it here.
On F1: Beyond the Grid podcast, George Russell talks racing against close friends, getting Toto Wolff’s attention and more. Listen here.

What To Watch:

How Chocolate is made inside Cadbury’s chocolate factory? Watch it here.
The history of the idea of Capitalism. Watch here.
Watch the Tamil film, Soorarai Pottru here, what an inspiring and uplifting film. Highly recommended.
The composer of the theme song of tv show, Succession breaks down the creation and the thought process behind creating it. Check it out here.

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #42 (21.12 – 27.12)

December 27, 2020December 26, 2020 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 42nd edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

2020 Was The Year We Redefined ‘Essential’

Read more here.
Burnout vs Productivity: Truth of WFH

Read it here.
The 9 biggest ‘Cancels’ of 2020

Check it out here.
Are Texas and Florida the new California and New York?

Read more here.
How to skip the small talk and build genuine relationships with 3 simple questions?

Read here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

On ‘A Bit of Optimism with Simon Sinek’, Gucci CEO, Marco Bizzarri, on finding joy in the little things.
Listen here.
On The Daily Stoic podcast, Ryan Holiday talks with Camila Cabello on training your mind to work for you, finding courage and happiness in your career, how she values stillness and the idea of memento mori, and more.

Listen to it here.
Does Advertising actually work? Listen to it on the Freakonomics Podcast here.
Pink for Girls and Blue for Boys – why? Listen to it on the ‘Every Little Thing‘ podcast here.
Marcus Rashford sits down with the UTD Podcast at the end of an incredible year both on and off the pitch, talking about his upbringing and how it shaped the man he is today.

Check it out here.

What To Watch:

John Krasinski is back with a Holiday Special episode of Some Good News, featuring George Clooney and Dwayne Johnson.
Watch here.
How Apple and Google formed one of tech’s most powerful partnerships?
Watch it here.
The technology that’s replacing the green screen.
Check it out here.
Elon Musk on Tesla, SpaceX and why he left Silicon Valley
Watch here.
On Film Companion, watch ‘The Breakout Streaming Stars of 2020‘, ft Abhishek Banerjee, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Saiyami Kher, Harshvardhan Rane and Priyanshu Painyuli.
Watch it here.

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #41 (14.12 – 20.12)

December 20, 2020December 19, 2020 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the 41st edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

Barack Obama shares his favorite books, TV shows and movies of 2020.

Check it out here.
More Indians now hiding real identities on Facebook, YouTube.

Read more here.
Billionaire Ray Dalio: Quit these 4 bad habits to start actually achieving your goals

Read it here.
What a Crisis Teaches Us About Innovation

Read here.
Free advice: Turn your phone’s damn battery percentage off.
Read here to know what it means.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

On the School of Greatness, Rhonda Byrne (author of The Secret) discusses life, the universe, the power of thought, the Law of Attraction, and so much more.

Listen to it here.
Check out this podcast, The Big Shots – Dosa King. An epic drama about the exponential rise of P Rajagopal, the founder of Saravana Bhavan, and the shocking scandal that led to his fall.

Check it out here.
On the Akimbo podcast, Seth Godin talks the persistence of technology. What will fade next?

Listen here.
In this conversation with Outside Podcast host Michael Roberts, Tim Cook talks about both the incredible promise of technology to enhance our well-being and Apple’s duty to help us use our devices more wisely.

Listen to it here.
Shawn Mendes joins the Armchair Expert to discuss the results of finding success at such an early age, where the main source of his fears and anxieties stem from, and how lockdown has forced him to figure out his own identity. The two explore the ways society is conditioning people to want more and more, how social media has made everything need to be quantified, and the isolation of a musician.

Check it out here.

What To Watch:

How does the Internet work?

Check it out here.
Virat Kohli & Steve Smith talk cricket – about their love for the game, batting techniques & having more to life than just cricket.

Watch here.
World’s first lightsaber build (this was so amazing to watch)
Watch it here.

If you do watch it, then watch this as a follow-up.
Mukesh Ambani and Mark Zuckerberg share their excitement about India, and how digital can accelerate economic progress.

Watch it here.
The Actor’s Roundtable 2020 ft Saif Ali Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Rajkummar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi, Jaideep Ahlawat, Kunal Kemmu, Divyenndu Sharma, and Pratik Gandhi.

Watch here.

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

#40 of The Last 7 Days (07.12 – 13.12)

December 13, 2020December 13, 2020 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the fortieth edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

The psychology behind a new iPhone release—and why it’s so hard to resist.
Read more here.
Want to Win Someone Over? Talk Like They Do.
Read here.
9 food rules from the world’s longest-living people.
Check it out here.
The rise of Gen-Z
Read about it here.
Humanity Dumped 37 Billion Tons Of CO2 Into The Atmosphere In 2020.

Read here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

On ‘The Tim Ferriss Show‘, Daniel Ek (CEO, Spotify) talks about habits, systems, and mental models for top performance.

Check it out here.
On ‘Bill Gates and Rashida Jones Ask Big Questions‘, they join Yuval Noah Harari to talk about why we’re so willing to believe falsehoods and what these lies tell us about ourselves—both as individuals and as a society.

Listen here.
Check out Anupam Kher’s podcast, Anupam Cares – where he shares his stories that happened off-screen and what we can learn from them.

Check out the podcast here.
In this episode of “Sway,” Kara Swisher questions Jason Kilar (CEO, Warner Media) on whether he just delivered the final death blow to struggling theaters, how he’ll make good with Hollywood’s top talent, and what films will look like when — as Kilar predicts — blockbuster budgets surpass a billion dollars.

Listen to it here.
On Happy Sad Confused, Christopher Nolan chats about the influence of Michael Mann and James Bond films on his work, the ambition of “Tenet”, the bold performances of Heath Ledger and Tom Hardy in the Batman films, and much more.

Listen here.

What To Watch:

What most of us gets wrong about Creativity?
Watch here.

(before you watch the above video, I’ll suggest you watch this one – The Gap by Daniel Sax and Ira Glass here: https://vimeo.com/85040589)
On The Ranveer Show (hindi), Yashraj Mukhate talks overnight success, fame and the music industry.
Watch it here.
A R Rahman talks about the Indian Art on the Global Stage, on Faye D’souza’s channel.
Check it out here.
The Actresses Roundtable 2020 ft Shabana Azmi, Tillotama Shome, Taapsee Pannu, Deepika Padukone, Rasika Dugal, Janhvi Kapoor, Kiara Advani, and Tripti Dimri.

Watch here.
The Obvious Problem – why most content doesn’t work?
Watch it here.

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

The Last 7 Days #39 (30.11 – 06.12)

December 6, 2020December 6, 2020 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the thirty-ninth edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

Beware the ‘lifestyle optimization’ trap. Read more here.
Exercise With A Mask On Can Be Really Good For You, Actually.

Read here.
What the hell is the Pomodoro Technique and why is it good for productivity?

Check it out here.
Building Emotional Safety Nets for Men. Read more here.
Video Games Can Actually Be Good for Your Mental Health.

Read here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Back with a Bang! Faye D’souza joins Varun Duggirala on Advertising is Dead, talking about her perspective on the state of journalism today, her career and journey so far, and most importantly, to help us understand what it means to be a journalist in today’s world.

Check it out here.
The battle of Instagram vs TikTok on the Business Wars podcast. Listen here.
Seth Godin on the game of life, the value of hacks, and overcoming anxiety, on The Tim Ferriss Show.

Listen to it here.
MKBHD (Marques Brownlee) on his expanding tech empire, 10 million subscribers, and are we at ‘Peak Smartphone’?, on That Creative Life podcast.

Check it out here.
Wayne Rooney joins the Manchester United Podcast to look back on his record-breaking years at Old Trafford.

Listen to it here.

What To Watch:

Kunal Shah is joined by Haresh Chawla, partner at TrueNorth, as they discuss the art of spotting trends for strategies that will outperform the competition in any industry.

Watch it here.
The Wild Power of Aggregation Theory.

Watch here.
Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, and Joe Pesci discuss their acting methods in Scorsese’s The Irishman

Check it out here.
I saw Jallikattu this week and it’s such a magnificent film. I absolutely recommend it. Check it out here.

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

A preview of what’s trending in the worlds of…

In the world of TECH:

In the world of MARKETING:

In the world of BUSINESS:

In the world of POP CULTURE:

#38 of The Last 7 Days (23.11 – 29.11)

November 29, 2020November 28, 2020 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the thirty-eighth edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

Dream Hacking: How To Use Your Brain’s Wildest And Weirdest State

Check it out here.
Ten Habits Of Incredibly Happy People

Read about them here.
Hollywood’s 20 Favorite Films of the Decade, ranked by 3,500 industry professionals.

Check out the list here.
A New Study Finds That the Human Brain and the Universe Look Weirdly Similar

Read here.
We’re all second-screening. Here’s how you’re doing it wrong.

Read more here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

The ancient philosophical debate of Being and Becoming, on the Philosophize This! podcast.

Listen here.
Check out this podcast, Naan Curry, where the hosts, Sadaf and Archit explore the rich heritage of food in India, one dish at a time.

Check it out here.
On When We Met, Pawan Rochwani was in conversation with Anirudh Singla, Co-Founder and CEO of Pepper Content, about the evolution of content and the freelance culture in India.

Listen to it here.
Why brands must take a stand? with Wieden+Kennedy’s Colleen DeCourcy on ‘Masters of Scale w Reid Hoffman‘.

Listen here.
Mark Cuban talks business, tech, policies, 5G, AI and so much more, on The Decoder with Nilay Patel.

Listen to it here.

What To Watch:

Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena Leader, Rajya Sabha Member, Executive Editor, Dainik Saamana, on Kunal Kamra’s podcast, Shut Up Ya Kunal

Watch it here.
In conversation with Jalak Rawal on The Ranveer Show (hindi), on start-ups, growth strategies, mindset, and much more.

Watch here.
Aaron Sorkin breaks down his career, from ‘The West Wing’ to ‘The Social Network’

Check it out here.
Rocky and Mayur are back with a season 2 of #RoadTrippinwithRnM.

Check out the videos here.
How YouTube became an Internet Video Giant?

Watch here.

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

#37 of The Last 7 Days (16.11 – 22.11)

November 22, 2020November 21, 2020 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the thirty-seventh edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

When Ryan Reynolds Buys a Soccer Team, Dollars Await

Read more here.
The Pandemic Is Making Us All Suckers for Nostalgia

Read here.
Social-media innovation is dead

Read more about this here.
Jack Dorsey says social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook can be addictive

Read here.
Nielsen will be rolling out a cookieless identity resolution system next year

Read about this here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

New Podcast Alert! Bill Gates and Rashida Jones are hosting it and it’s called, ‘Bill Gates and Rashida Jones Ask Big Questions‘

Check it out here.
On No Filter with Neha, Pankaj Tripathi talks about his life with his family, the choices he’s made in his career, and more.

Listen to it on Jio Saavn here.
Daniel Ricciardo joins the Armchair Expert to discuss getting into racing when he was 9 years old, how he stays fit during the race season, how he finds enjoyment before a race and just how important the first 45 seconds of a race is.

Listen to it here.
Chamath Palihapitiya joins Kara Swisher on the Sway podcast and talks about the powers of a tech billionaire.

Listen here.
How to remember anything? Listen to it on WorkLife with Adam Grant here.

BONUS: Have you checked out my podcast yet? ‘Mindset Marketing Movies – an RTH24 podcast‘ Check it out at – Spotify|| Apple Podcasts || Breaker|| JioSaavn || PocketCasts || Google Podcasts

What To Watch:

Pratik Gandhi and Jaideep Ahlawat chat on Film Companion’s Meeting Ground, on their so-called ‘overnight success’, the challenge to break into the scene and what it was like to finally taste mainstream success.

Watch here.
Wim Hof on the simple method to improve your focus, strength, and confidence, on ‘On Purpose with Jay Shetty‘

Check it out here.
In the aftermath of his historic seventh world championship win, Lewis Hamilton talks about the 2020 season, equalling Michael Schumacher’s record, his plans for the future and much more.

Watch this here.
The former president, Barack Obama, in the 2020 60 Minutes interview, shares the advice he would give President Trump, his thoughts on the killing of George Floyd, and what’s behind the divisions in Washington and across the U.S.

Check it out here.
Spam, a short film by Karan Bhatt, starring Bhamini Oza Gandhi and Pratik Gandhi

Watch it here.

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

#36 of The Last 7 Days (09.11 – 15.11)

November 15, 2020November 14, 2020 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the thirty-sixth edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

How to Wage Philosophical Warfare?

Read more here.
WhatsApp Pay Vs Google Pay Vs PhonePe: Who Has The Edge?

Read here.
Harvard psychologist on the toxic money mindset that even millionaires have and how to break out of it.

Read more here.
10 Questions You’ve Always Wanted to Ask a Kidnapper

Check this out here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

On the State of Mind podcast, Kickstarter’s co-founder Yancey Strickler on designing your life through role-play.

Listen here.
Satyajit Hange, co-founder, Two Brothers Organic Farms talks organic farming in India, his journey and more on the Dialogue Now podcast.

Listen to it here.
On ‘Lessons learnt with the Greats‘, Shane Watson talks to AB de Villiers on the secret to his batting success, the challenges in South Africa and dealing with pressure.

Check it out here.
Radhi Devlukia-Shetty on fueling and nourishing your body through ayurvedic practices for your best personal + professional self, on the BossBabe Podcast.

Listen here.
On Advertising is Dead, Cyrus Broacha talks about his unique artform of random but relevant conversations and more.

Check it out here.

What To Watch:

57 Years apart – a boy and a man talk about Life

Watch here.
The Creative Indians on Netflix, from chefs to comedians to filmmakers and fashion designers, India’s most notable imaginative minds share their artistic journeys.

Check it out here.
Phil Knight, co-founder & Chairman Emeritus of Nike on how the characteristics that make him an introvert have often made him a better leader, insights on sticking with your beliefs and more, at a Stanford talk.

Watch it here.
Why Big Tech wants you to ditch your password?

Watch here.
Why Socrates Hated Democracy?

Check it out here.

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

#35 of The Last 7 Days (02.11 – 08.11)

November 8, 2020November 7, 2020 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the thirty-fifth edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

Naval Ravikant answers questions on life, startup ideas, next big investment bets and more.

Check it out here.
Dark Side Of D2C: Ecommerce Frauds On The Rise As Shady Brands Take Over Social Media

Read here.
A Self-Help Guide To Self-Help Guides (an opinion piece)

Read more here.
How To Raise Boys So They’re Comfortable With Their Emotions?

Read here.
3 reforms social media platforms should make in light of ‘The Social Dilemma’

Check it out here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

On the podcast, Philosophy for our Times, Jan Westerhoff, a professor of Buddhist Philosophy at Oxford talks about a world of illusions.

Listen to it here.
Pooja Dhingra talks about her career highs and lows, founder fatigue, prioritizing mental wellness and much more on ‘Heart on my Sleeve‘ podcast.

Listen here.
On Oftenly Wicked Podcasts, Ashwini Kulkarni, Content Collaborations Lead at IMDb India, talks about how consumption drives content, the mindset of viewers and more.

Listen to it here.
Why isn’t Dream 11 categorized as a gambling app? Listen to it and similar episodes on the Finshots Daily podcast.

Check it out here.
Check out this podcast, Mumbai Local Lo Baat, revolving around interesting stories and experiences happening in a Mumbai local, hosted by Avishesh Jha

Check it out here.

What To Watch:

On The Ranveer Show, Nithin Kamath speaks about the bootstrapping journey of Zerodha, personal growth, self improvement and much more.

Watch here.
On the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Tristan Harris speaks in depth about the reality of social media platforms, their influence on our emotions, overall an eye-opening session.

Check it out here.
A spoiler-filled interview with the creators of Mirzapur 2 ft Puneet Krishna, Gurmmeet Singh and Mihir Desai, on Film Companion.

Watch it here.
Filmmaker Anand Gandhi joins Kunal Shah for a conversation on “The Biology of Money”, covering the evolution of money, throughout history, from the lens of biology.

Check it out here.
On Impaulsive, Casey Neistat joins the boys to discuss how he inspired Logan to daily vlog, his addiction to candy, the worst part about being famous & much more…

Watch it here.

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

#34 of The Last 7 Days (26.10 – 01.11)

November 1, 2020October 31, 2020 by Rohit M Thakur ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

With another Sunday, here’s the thirty-fourth edition of my weekly series, The Last 7 Days.

What’s it about?

It’s a weekly series where I talk about what I read, what I listened to, and what I saw in the last seven days.

Since the content I consume around the topics of mindset, marketing and movies brought me value, I decided to share that with you as well, through these weekly editions.

If any of the below-mentioned topics interest you, let’s chat – @rth24 on Instagram.

What To Read:

Running Late? Researchers Blame Aging Brain

This is a brilliant read. Check it out here.
Stop asking ‘how are you?’ Harvard researchers say this is what successful people do when making small talk

Read about it here.
The critical difference between mental strength and resilience, according to a psychotherapist

Read here.
A poker champion says negative thinking can actually fuel success when it comes to decision-making — here’s how.

Read more here.
A guide to platform fees – the hidden costs behind your favorite apps, games, and more.

Check it out here.

What To Listen:

*The links being attached redirect to Spotify, but you can search for these episode titles wherever you listen to your podcasts.

On ‘The Tim Ferriss Show‘, Matthew McConaughey on his success playbooks, the powerful philosophy of Greenlights, and choosing the paths less traveled.

Listen to it here.
On ‘Nas Talks‘, Yuval Noah Harari talks life, why the World’s the way it is today and what we can do to make it better.

Listen to it here.
On F1: Beyond the Grid podcast, Toto Wolff talks his love of F1, missing Niki Lauda and disinterest in chasing records.

Listen here.
On the Humans of Cinema podcast, Aparshakti Khurana chats about his love for Dev Anand, the challenges of comedy acting, and his advice for young actors.

Check it out here.
On Cyrus Says, Arjun Mathur talks about films, his journey and his Int’l Emmy nomination and more.

Listen to it here.

What To Watch:

On The Knowledge Project, Chamath Palihapitiya sits down with Shane Parrish to chat about what it means to be an observer of the present, how to think in first principles, the psychology of successful investing, his thoughts on the best public company CEO’s and much more.

Watch here.
Matthew McConaughey on the Joe Rogan Experience.
Watch here.
Nithin Kamath of Zerodha, joins Kunal Shah for a conversation on “bootstrapped versus funded startups”

Watch it here.
What does it take to be a Disruptor? Taapsee Pannu, Anna Ben, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Danish Sait get together on FC Disruptors Adda to chat about their choices, the challenges that accompany them and what their biggest learnings from being ‘disruptive’ are.

Check it out here.
The Intruder, a short film on Hotstar, directed by Paran Bawa, starring Karan Wahi, Kriti Vij

Watch it here.

There is a lot of insightful, engaging and entertaining content mixed in all of this.

If any of these topics interest you, then your time will be well-spent.

You can check out the previous editions of The Last 7 Days – here.

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