Podcast appearances and mentions of Karan Bajaj

In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack India's latest semiconductor push as the Cabinet clears HCL-Foxconn's Rs 3,706-crore chip plant in UP. Plus, India's first indigenous GPU prototype is almost here. Also in this episode—Karan Bajaj returns with a healthtech venture, Razorpay builds conversational payments in 72 hours, and MakeMyTrip sees a sharp rise in trip cancellations to Turkey and Azerbaijan amid boycott calls.

ఉన్నతమైన చదువు, ప్రతిష్టాత్మక సంస్థల్లో ఉద్యోగం. ఇదీ కరణ్ బజాజ్ నేపధ్యం. అయినా తను ఎందుకో తృప్తిపడలేదు. అందరికీ సాంకేతిక విద్య అందాలనే ఆలోచనను, ఓ వ్యాపారసూత్రంగా మార్చాడు. వైట్ హ్యాట్ జూనియర్ ద్వారా కోడింగ్ శిక్షణ అందరికీ అందేలా సంస్థను ఏర్పాటు చేశాడు. అప్పట్లో అదో సంచలనం. స్టార్టప్స్ రూపొందించడంలో ఆయన చెప్పే సులువులు ఎంతోమందికి విజయాన్ని పరిచయం చేశాయి. ఈ అరుదైన కథ మీకోసం. Prestigious degree from IIM, a lucrative job thereafter… these didn't stop the ambitions of Karan Bajaj to do something different and achieve something higher. He has started an Edtech called WhiteHat Jr which was a sensation in online technical education. His extensive knowledge about startups has helped many to be successful. Here is his inspiring story. Script & Voice: Geetha #TALRadioTelugu #LifeMantra #KaranBajaj #WhiteHatJr #touchalife #TALPodcasts #TALRadio

In this episode, Varun & Suchita start by talking about the ongoing Women's IPL, F1 streaming which was on Hotstar but this season, it will be on the independent app; What is an overpaid CEO, Razorpay's profits, Ashneer Grover's CricPe, Blinkit's new venture, and more. They deep dive into the Indus Valley Report by Blume Ventures, YouTube's agenda for 2023, and Curated Marketplaces.  The articles referred were as follows: Blume Ventures' Indus Valley reportYouTube's 2023 Agenda  Suchita Recommends an Article written by her on Medium. Varun Recommends a food item: Delight Food's Gongura Pickle Varun & Suchita also answer a few listener questions on the show. Do share yours on the below-mentioned handles. You can follow Varun Duggirala on Twitter & Instagram You can follow Suchita Salwan on Twitter & Instagram  Check out video episodes on the Think Fast YouTube Channel. Find the show across audio streaming apps:Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | JioSaavn | Gaana | Amazon Music Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media.We are @ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcasts App on Android or iOS.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the podcast, Karan shares his life experiences and startup journey building WhiteHat Jr.

What happens when a guy who wears many hats finally builds his personal thesis on “ownership”? He creates WhiteHat Jr, the coding platform empowering the next generation to be creators versus consumers of technology.An engineer, an MBA graduate, a brand manager, a successful novelist, a yoga instructor, a backpacker, and an entrepreneur- he's done it all. From quitting Boston Consulting Group owing to the feeling of being “too much of an owner to enjoy consulting” to building a business that became one of the biggest cash deals in the startup world- Karan Bajaj recounts his fascinating journey in a candid conversation with Akshay Datt.Don't miss:-The Four Percent RuleMagnitude X Impact3 essential elements to scale a businessWhiteHat Jr's acquisition by Byju's-----If you want to be a podcaster, then check out Zencastr.com which is also the generous sponsor for this episode. Zencastr is like a Shopify for podcasters taking care of all your needs from recording to editing to hosting. Show your love for this show by using this link to sign up: https://zen.ai/founderthesis

How has your life changed direction from traveling?  This week I am joined by Poet, Entrepreneur, and retired Stockbroker, James C. Hopkins, to learn all about how he made the transition from a hectic life on Wall Street to living a simple Buddist life in Kathmandu.  If you are a dreamer at heart then you will not want to miss this episode. We discuss why every experience has value, what compassion in action looks like, how to spend money wisely while traveling, why you should “shut up and do something” today and so much more. What moments in your life have caused you to make big changes? I'd love to hear what they are and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message. Don't forget that if you want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more. Click Here To Try Premium Passport For Only $1 and get: Access To The Zero To Travel Podcast Archives (300+ amazing episodes and growing)  One Bonus Episode Per Month (Decided By YOU) + Exclusive Content You Can't Hear Anywhere Else  Ask Me (Jason) Your Burning Questions, and Get A Personal Answer!  All Episodes Ad-Free (From April 2021 Onward) Today's episode is brought to you by Rumpl, makers of sustainable and travel-friendly blankets and towels. With over 135 prints to choose from you will be sure to find a design that fits your style, use the code Zero at checkout to get 15% off your purchase. This episode is also brought to you by the US Bank Cash Plus Visa Signature Card, earn 5% cashback for doing what you love, and visit their website to discover how you can get a $200 cashback bonus. Tune In To Learn: Why the physical presence of books had a big influence on James' early life The books James finds himself reading over and over again What it was like growing up in the small town of Lynchburg Virginia How James managed life as a stockbroker by day and poet by night Why traveling to India inspired James to reconsider his conception of happiness The decision that caused James to retire at 45 Lessons James learned as a stockbroker that carried into his new life How James' relationship with money and possessions changed over time The power of saying “yes” to help others Where James learned to transform cynicism into action Why James was drawn to Buddhism and what it has taught him Advice for navigating new beginnings The difference between detachment and non-attachment Ways that fear has transformed over the years How to make the most out of your money when traveling  And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Rumpl & US Bank Cash Plus Visa Signature Card - Today's Sponsor Support Quilts for Kids Check out the Himalayan Writers Workshop Learn More about James' Collection of Poetry Location Indie Want More? Getting Free Through Travel with Mike Clarity Immersion Travel: Becoming A Porter In Nepal w/ Nate Menninger The Spiritual Journey + Travel and Creativity with Karan Bajaj

In today's video, we talk about the top 10 biggest Indian startup acquisitions. #10 TaxiForSure: Founded by Aprameya Radhakrishna and Raghunandan G in 2011, TaxiForSure was one of the earliest players in the online cab aggregation space in India, apart from Ola. To compete with Uber in India, Ola had acquired TaxiForSure in a deal worth $200 million. #9 Simplilearn: Started by Krishna Kumar in 2007 as a blog, Simplilearn was turned into a startup in 2010. Today, Simplilearn is a profitable edtech startup offering more than 40 courses on its platform and has trained over 2 million professionals. Earlier in 2021, Blackstone acquired a majority stake in Smiplilearn in a deal worth $250 million. #8 Myntra: Founded by Ashutosh Lawania, Mukesh Bansal, Raveen Sastry, Sankar Bora and Vineet Saxena in 2007, Myntra was just an online platform selling personalised gift items which ventured into fashion products in 2011. After witnessing rapid growth, Myntra was acquired by Flipkart in a deal worth $280 million in 2014. #7 WhiteHat Jr: Founded by Karan Bajaj in 2018, WhiteHat Jr offers live one-on-one online personalised coding classes to its students. Their unique teaching approach, combined with their aggressive marketing helped them reach a revenue runrate of $150 million in just 18 months. In 2020, Byju's acquired WhiteHat Jr in an all-cash deal worth $300 million. #6 PlaySimple Games: Founded by Preeti Reddy, Siddhanth Jain, Siddharth Jain, and Suraj Nalin in 2014, PlaySimple Games makes simple word games like Word Trip, Crossword Jam, Word Bingo and Word Bliss. After building a profitable gaming business with just $4.5 million in investment, PlaySimple Games was acquired by Modern Times Group (MTG) in a deal worth $360 million. #5 FreeCharge: Founded by Kunal Shah and Sandeep Tandon in 2010, FreeCharge offered an online platform for users to recharge their phones. By 2015, FreeCharge was doing more than 1 million transactions every month. That is when Snapdeal had acquired FreeCharge for $400 million – making it one of India's largest acquisitions at the time. #4 Great Learning: Founded by Arjun Nair, Hari Nair and Mohan Lakhamraju in 2013, Great Learning offers upskilling courses to help working professionals accelerate their career growth. The founders bootstrapped their startup to profitability and reached a revenue runrate of $100 million before it was acquired by India's most valuable edtech startup Byju's in a deal worth $600 million in 2021. #3 BigBasket: Founded by Abhinay Choudhari, Hari Menon, Vipul Parekh, VS Ramesh and VS Sudhakar in 2011, BigBasket is India's most valuable online grocery delivery startup serving millions of users across more than 30 cities. Earlier this year in 2021, Tata Digital acquired a 64% stake in the startup for $1.3 billion. #2 GoIbibo: Founded by Ashish Kashyap in 2007, GoIbibo started as a social networking platform before pivoting to an online travel booking platform in 2009. By 2015, GoIbibo was ranked among the top 3 online travel platforms in the country. Then in 2016, MakeMyTrip acquired GoIbibo in a deal worth $1.8 billion. #1 Flipkart: Founded by Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal in 2007, Flipkart started its journey as a small online bookstore before becoming India's e-commerce behemoth. By 2018, Flipkart was raking in $4.5 billion in revenue. In Flipkart, Walmart found a perfect opportunity to enter India's booming e-commerce market and acquired them in a massive deal worth $16 billion.

This week in Indian Startup News, Karan Bajaj quits WhiteHat Jr, e-RUPI explained, Food delivery partners protest against exploitation from Zomato and Swiggy on Twitter, Zomato's grocery delivery and Zomato Pro Plus, CarTrade IPO date, Policybazaar files for IPO, Nykaa files for IPO and UpGrad acquires KnowledgeHut. In funding news, Unacademy raises $440 million, BharatPe raises $370 million to become a unicorn, OfBusiness raises $160 million to become a unicorn, Infra.Market raises $125 million and MindTickle raises $100 million to become a unicorn. Karan Bajaj quits WhiteHat Jr: After selling WhiteHat Jr to Byju's in a massive $300 million all-cash deal last year, Karan Bajaj has decided to quit the startup as he plans on taking a sabbatical before starting some public service work. e-RUPI explained: e-RUPI is a digital prepaid voucher that can be used by the beneficiary to avail a specific service without the need of an app, internet connection or even a bank account. This is going to be primarily be used by the government to ensure that the money allocated to a beneficiary not only reaches them but is also used for the purpose it was intended. Food delivery partners protest against exploitation from Zomato and Swiggy on Twitter: According to the latest report by ET, food delivery partners have taken to Twitter to raise their voices against the exploitation by Swiggy and Zomato. Their complaints include lack of compensation for rising petrol prices, absence of first-mile pay, lack of long-distance return bonus and daily earnings cap. Zomato's grocery delivery and Zomato Pro Plus: After stopping grocery delivery services, Zomato has restarted grocery delivery on their platform after their investment in Grofers and they have also introduced Zomato Pro Plus - offering services like free delivery to their customers. CarTrade IPO date: Online marketplace for used cars CarTrade's IPO is all set to go live on 9th August. This profitable startup is planning to raise $400 million during the IPO. Policybazaar files for IPO: PB Fintech, the parent company of Policybazaar and Paisabazaar, has filed their DRHP and are planning to raise $800 million through the IPO. Nykaa files for IPO: Nykaa has filed for an IPO and they are planning to be the first profitable unicorn to go public. They are looking to raise $540 million at an expected valuation of $5-$5.5 billion. UpGrad acquires KnowledgeHut: Professional upskilling platform UpGrad has acquired another professional certification course provider KnowledgeHut to strengthen their upskilling and reskilling portfolio. Unacademy raises $440 million: Edtech unicorn Unacademy has raised $440 million in a round led by Temasek Holdings. BharatPe raises $370 million to become a unicorn: Digital payments and lending startup BharatPe has raised $370 million in a round led by Tiger Global – turning them into a unicorn. OfBusiness raises $160 million to become a unicorn: B2B e-commerce and financing platform OfBusiness has raised $160 million in a round led by SoftBank – turning them into a unicorn. Infra.Market raises $125 million: B2B marketplace for construction materials Infra.Market has raised $125 million as its valuation climbs to $2.5 billion. MindTickle raises $100 million to become a unicorn: SaaS startup MindTickle has raised $100 million to be the third Indian startup to turn unicorn this week.

“The act of creation will transform you completely - even if it doesn't achieve success.” Karan Bajaj is the CEO & Founder of WhiteHat Junior - and the first of many Alumni leader that is an “accomplished entrepreneur” - going beyond the “big brand” path to success - where there are many equally valuable learnings. Karan leads WhiteHat Junior, which is a leading edtech and coding platform for kids - which he founded 2 years ago - and was sold to Byju's for $300 Million after just 18 months. Karan was previously the CEO of Discovery Networks in South Asia - overseeing popular channels like the Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, and Discovery Kids. Karan was a senior marketing director over Kraft's $3 Billion Dollar global gum business, and a Management Consultant for the Boston Consulting Group. Karan got his start at P&G, where he spent 6 years on Ariel across Southeast Asia and Herbal Essences in the US Karan's been awarded to AdAge's 40 Under 40, has hiked every tough mountain from Kilimanjaro to Dianali, and also a best-selling fiction author of books like Keep Off the Grass, Johnny Gone Down, and the Yoga of Max's Discontent. He's a yoga practitioner and teacher, as well as a husband and a father of two. You'll enjoy this conversation with an accomplished Alumni entrepreneur - about the act of creation, and the perseverance to do so...

In this episode, we chat with Karan Bajaj, Founder, WhiteHat Jr. From being the CEO at Discovery, to being an author with Penguin Random House & HarperCollins Publishers, to curating his Edtech venture Karan has donned many hats.Founded in November 2018, WhiteHat Jr is focused on helping children between 6 to 14 years in developing commercial-ready games, animations, and apps online using the fundamentals of coding. In August 2020, Whitehat Jr was sold to Byju's in a $300 million all-cash deal. During the podcast, Karan talks about how he took 3 breaks in his professional career and how they impacted him as a person, he also talks about what roles should a founder play at various growth stages in a startup's journey.For anyone looking to make a planned approach & setting outcomes for sabbaticals, or for any founder confused with prioritizing the impactful things in their journey at various stages, this conversation can be of great value.Notes - 01:03 - Early childhood & career prior to WhiteHat Jr03:49 - Taking breaks in a professional career04:10 - Becoming consistent with writing - “Natural consequence of living what I thought was a very interesting adventure, an experience that I thought that many people should do.”07:04 - Major career sabbaticals throughout his journey14:24 - Impact of 1st Sabbatical: Understanding that the world is very boundary-less15:06 - Impact of 2nd Sabbatical: Productivity as an individual 15:41 - Impact of 3rd Sabbatical: “If I pick up something, I just have to keep at it every day.”17:00 - Growing leaps and bounds in corporate career after 2nd sabbatical 18:30 - Self-doubts while writing and publishing his books22:04 - Accepting and realising that growth isn't linear28:43 - Ideating and pursuing WhiteHat Jr34:46 - Initial scale, revenue, and metrics tracked at WhiteHat Jr38:17 - Top mistakes at WhiteHat Jr while blitzscaling41:45 - Being mindful as a founder while facing criticism 43:15 - “The founder in a blitzscaling phase has to let some fires burn.”45:41 - Byju's & WhiteHat Jr deal: Startup economics for Acquirer, Acquired & Investors51:19 - Enabling 11000+ women teachers on the platform52:07 - Karan's perspective on the Wolf Gupta's Ad1:00:14 - WhiteHat Jr's journey in a book & chapter names for each phase1:04:32 - One major personality change while building WhiteHat Jr

Pradeep Poonia is a software developer, who was sued by WhiteHat Jr for Rs 20 crore ($2.7 million) for defamation and copyright infringement. He is the guy who created the YouTube channel called ‘WhiteHat Sr' and started questioning WhiteHat Jr's marketing tactics and business model when no one was listening. After speaking out against WhiteHat Jr, his 16 videos, two YouTube channels, two Reddit accounts, one Twitter handle, three articles on LinkedIn and Quora accounts were either removed or temporarily disabled. In this video, Pradeep Poonia talks about his journey in fighting the Rs 20 crore ($2.7 million) lawsuit filed by WhiteHat Jr and Karan Bajaj against him, how it bought a positive change, India's edtech space and his plans for the future. WhiteHat Jr withdraws the lawsuit against Pradeep: It came as a surprise to Pradeep and his team but he is glad that some sense prevailed in the end and WhiteHat Jr decided to withdraw the lawsuit. He is also grateful to everyone who supported him in his journey, especially everyone on Reddit, Telegram and LinkedIn. Impact of Pradeep's fight against WhiteHat Jr: At the time when Pradeep was the only one criticizing WhiteHat Jr and didn't have a lot of support but now a lot of people are not just supporting him but also coming out and sharing their own stories and feedback on WhiteHat Jr's business and marketing practices openly. The company has also stopped using FOMO to drive growth, due to which their sales have also gone down significantly. Benefits of Pradeep speaking out against WhiteHat Jr: Initially, the company was aggressively quashing dissenting views and taking down posts and accounts across social media platforms. Now, however, parents, students and even their employees are able to openly share their views without the fear of their account being suspended. Talking about India's edtech space: The pandemic has been a perfect opportunity for edtech startups to grow rapidly and because they have been so focused on growth that a number of problems have cropped up like in the case of Vedantu, their own sales team had been taking advantage of the ‘any time refund' policy to get more people to sign up to grow the numbers and claiming the refund later. This means their growth isn't what it looks like from the outside and that is the case with most edtech startups that are too focused on growth at all costs. Possible solutions to edtech problems: Some suggestions from Pradeep include opening a dialogue with all the involved stakeholders like parents, students, entrepreneurs, teachers and startups to better understand the needs of each other. He also believes that it is time for the government to step in and create their own edtech platforms that can help reach the sections of society that are not served by these startups and also there needs to be a balanced approach when regulating the industry in order to leave room for innovation while keeping things in check. Focus on the solution, not the problem: More and more edtech startups are trying to get into the coaching market but the problem is that we still have more students that want to get into premier colleges like IITs and IIMs but there aren't enough good colleges. So, rather than preparing everyone for IITs and IIMs, it's time to create better schools and colleges. What's next for Pradeep Poonia: While Pradeep is still preparing for his UPSC exams, he is also working on some ideas on how to teach computer science concepts to kids in a more effective manner. Now that he is free of the lawsuit, he will be focusing on a bunch of ideas that come his way.

Karan Bajaj discusses his life in the Indian Himalayas and how very different the “east” is from the “west” in our world. He talks about living your Dharma, keeping community alive in a world that's continuously connected but increasingly isolated, a little bit of mysticism, and much more.Karan Bajaj is a novelist and striving Yogi. Born and raised in the Indian Himalayas, he now lives in Brooklyn, New York. He's also the author of The Yoga of Max's Discontent. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.

Karan Bajaj discusses his life in the Indian Himalayas and how very different the “east” is from the “west” in our world. He talks about living your Dharma, keeping community alive in a world that's continuously connected but increasingly isolated, a little bit of mysticism, and much more.Karan Bajaj is a novelist and striving Yogi. Born and raised in the Indian Himalayas, he now lives in Brooklyn, New York. He's also the author of The Yoga of Max's Discontent. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Karan Bajaj is a #1 bestselling Indian novelist with more than 200,000 copies of his novels in print, both optioned into major films. Karan's first worldwide novel, The Yoga of Max's Discontent was inspired by Karan's one year sabbatical traveling from Europe to India by road and learning yoga and meditation in the Himalayas. Karan has also worked in senior executive roles at companies like Procter & Gamble and the Boston Consulting Group and was named among Ad Age's "Top 40 Under 40 executives" in the US. In this episode, Karan discusses: -The "4, 1, 4" rule and how it helped him to thrive, not only in his career, but in his life. -His "conscious goal-lessness" during his time off, especially when he is so driven during his working years. -His advice for someone who struggles to get to the point of realizing that they are already equipped for life and don't need to concentrate so hard on improvement. -The idea of taking mind- or self-dissolving vacations, where you actually try to change and better yourself as a person as opposed to simply going to a new location. -How he kick-started my meditation practice with a 10 day silent vipassana retreat and how a vipassana retreat is actually quite accessible for anyone who is interested in trying it (it's free!) -How his 10-day silent retreat helped him to see that he had been in a constant mode of wanting, or feeling as if he was lacking something instead of living in the moment. -His one year sabbatical and how he spent the time. -How living extremely simply for a long period of time helps you to realize that you really don't need much in your everyday life to survive and it helps to make you stronger when facing tough situations. -The benefits that his retreat gave to his creativity. -His suggestion to always start with concentration-based meditation approaches. -What to do when other thoughts begin to creep into your consciousness while you are meditating. -The joy and inspiration that comes from seeing yourself on a hero's journey. Even if you don't reach the goal, the act of trying is a success. -How art fixes the world for him. Karan's Final Push will inspire you to SHUN COMFORT for a period of time in order to be a happier and more creative person in the long term.   Quotes: "What I have learned through this period is that my sabbatical year has to be almost the complete antithesis of my working years." "I'm always shunning this idea that I have to constantly be better than who I am." "I just try to operate with this idea that I am complete and I have enough depth to tap into, versus wanting to be more than I am." "You can't help but to be different after those ten days." "It's not like some instant moment of enlightenment. You start understanding the endlessness of our thought waves." "I almost feel that every artist is creating out of a sense that this world is incomplete and they need to create a more complete and idealized version. Art fixes the world for me." Links mentioned: The Yoga of Max's Discontent by Karan Bajaj "My 4,1,4 rule, or why you shouldn't feel the pressure to become an entrepreneur" (From Karan's blog) Your Creative Push Ep. 2: Approach the first brush stroke with ENERGY (w/ Karl Mårtens) Connect with Karan: Website / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter

So much of our life is going from Point A to Point B, and it is about execution, deliverables, and responsibilities. And there is an absolutely a place for that. However for our sanity, and our success, it is also important that we take breaks. And these breaks provide us with much more than just a rest - they are an opportunity to reboot and reset -  and they can dictate the quality of our work and our lives.   In our 50th episode (and the final episode of Season Two), we are joined by Karan Bajaj - best-selling author, marketing executive, and striving yogi, who has found a way to take yearlong sabbaticals on a semi-regular basis. We talk with Karan about the importance of extended breaks on our creativity, mindset, and identity. Plus a few “digs” for the road. Make sure to text “SMOKE” to 66866 or visit www.wheretheressmoke.co  to join our mailing list and get updated when season three gets started! * * * GUEST Karan Bajaj Twitter: @RealKaranBajaj To order a copy of Karan Bajaj’s new book, The Yoga of Max’s Discontent (and get some FREE gifts!), go to www.KaranBajaj.com/yogamax * * * This was originally released on May 24, 2016 as an episode of Where There’s Smoke entitled, Plunge Into Nothing (Breaks). Follow Where There’s Smoke on Facebook at www.facebook.com/exploreWTS, or as @exploreWTS on Twitter and Instagram. The *new* season of Where There’s Smoke launching in the fall of 2018. For updates you can subscribe to the podcast and/or the newsletter HERE.

Karan Bajaj discusses his life in the Indian Himalayas and how very different the “east” is from the “west” in our world. He talks about living your Dharma, keeping community alive in a world that's continuously connected but more isolated, a little bit of mysticism, and much more.Karan Bajaj is a novelist and striving Yogi. Born and raised in the Indian Himalayas, he now lives in Brooklyn, New York. He's also the author of The Yoga of Max's Discontent. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.

Karan Bajaj discusses his life in the Indian Himalayas and how very different the “east” is from the “west” in our world. He talks about living your Dharma, keeping community alive in a world that's continuously connected but more isolated, a little bit of mysticism, and much more.Karan Bajaj is a novelist and striving Yogi. Born and raised in the Indian Himalayas, he now lives in Brooklyn, New York. He's also the author of The Yoga of Max's Discontent. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Karan Bajaj was born and raised in India, and trained as a Hatha Yoga teacher in the Sivananda ashram in South India. He learned meditation in the Himalayas. He's been named one of India Today's Top 35 Under 35. He lives in New York City but soon will be returning to India with his wife and young daughter. He is the author of several novels, including:  Johnny Gone Down (Harper Collins 2010), Keep off the Grass (Harper Collins, India 2008) and The Yoga of Max's Discontent (known in India as The Seeker) (Riverhead 2016).Tags:  Karan Bajaj, yoga, sabbatical, surrender, India, resilience, yoga retreat, cold showers, power of physical discomfort, Cambodia orphanage, Purusha, enlightenment, Work, Livelihood, Spirituality, Meditation

This is author Karan Bajaj - on the Finding Mastery podcast with Michael Gervais - explaining his view on spiritual materialism. Full podcast available at http://www.findingmastery.net/karan-bajaj

This is author Karan Bajaj - on the Finding Mastery podcast with Michael Gervais - sharing his 4-1-4 model of 4 years of work followed by a 1 year sabbatical. Full podcast available at http://hyperurl.co/53lzri

This is author Karan Bajaj - on the Finding Mastery podcast with Michael Gervais - explaining the misconception associated with creating "space” in the Western World. Full podcast available at http://www.findingmastery.net/karan-bajaj

This is author Karan Bajaj on the Finding Mastery podcast with Michael Gervais sharing how his 4-1-4 model of four years of work followed by a one year of sabbatical has helped him reveal the organic way of being. Full podcast available at http://www.findingmastery.net/karan-bajaj

Karan Bajaj is a #1 bestselling Indian novelist with more than 200,000 copies of his novels in print, both optioned into major films. Karan has also worked in senior executive roles at companies like Procter & Gamble and the Boston Consulting Group and was named among Ad Age's "Top 40 Under 40 executives" in the US. In This Episode: -Growing up in foothills of the Himalayas -Value of an individual vs. community in different cultures -The meaning of “Dharma” -The 4-1-4 model -Purpose behind taking a year long sabbatical -The misconception of space in the Western World -Why his employers have been ok with him taking a year long sabbatical -How to determine when the right time is for taking this journey -The tangible return of a sabbatical -Why he doesn’t feel a burden to be perfect -The difference between becoming better and revealing yourself

Karan Bajaj is a bestselling author and yogi who travelled half way around the world to find more meaning in his life. He left it all behind after his mother died. The twist in this episode is that he grew up in India and people from his village used to make fun of the kind of people he was becoming. Did he find that meaning he was hoping for? He did, but not in the ways he thought he would. I spoke with him from NYC a few months ago, while he was getting ready to leave everything behind for a second time...only this time he wasn’t headed for an ashram or spiritual journey the likes of which he will talk with us about in this episode. However, I warn you... he may tug at our wanderlust in an effort to find more meaning.  

A look at the life adventures of a father, husband, writer, corporate marketer, world traveler, and meditation and yoga teacher. We explore the question of whether our search for spiritual fulfillment and creativity has to take a back seat to our livelihood. Bajaj takes a year sabbatical from corporate work every four years and suggests how we can, too.Tags: Karan Bajaj, habits, routines, yoga, bodhisattva, belief, Buddha, enlightenment, venture capitalist monk, flow, sabbaticals

A look at the life adventures of a father, husband, writer, corporate marketer, world traveler, and meditation and yoga teacher. We explore the question of whether our search for spiritual fulfillment and creativity has to take a back seat to our livelihood. Bajaj takes a year sabbatical from corporate work every four years and suggests how we can, too.Tags: Karan Bajaj, habits, routines, yoga, bodhisattva, belief, Buddha, enlightenment, venture capitalist monk, flow, sabbaticals

"In my life I've done a lot of physical things like marathons, challenge races and weight training, but vipassana was one of the hardest things I've ever done because it was so dependent purely on the mind. When we work out and go through physical pain, you can push through it because there's a stimulus there. When you sit in silence, the hardest part about it is that's there is nothing else to do besides face your thoughts, face your feelings, and face what's going on inside." - Josh Trent   Vipassana Meditation - 10 Days In The Desert of Your Soul Today's show welcomes fitness and wellness celebrity Scott Colby as our guest host interviewing Wellness Force Founder, Josh Trent, on his 10 day Vipassana meditation experience in Joshua Tree, CA at the Dhamma Southern California Vipassana Center . This episode is for you if you've never meditated in your life and it has always been something you've wanted to try, or even if you're a seasoned meditator looking for that next step on how to grow your life's practice. We're also going to discuss Scott Colby's partnership with Pencils of Promise and his incredible service to Guatemalan children schools through the "say it with gratitude stationary sets" fund raiser towards the end of the episode which Wellness Force is honored to support.   Why do hundreds of thousands of people globally complete an annual vipassana? Most students embark on a vipassana with the intention to achieve greater inner peace and harmony through the mental training of "thought purification" which allows one to face life's tensions and problems in a calm, balanced way. Vipassana meditation, essentially, is a practice of what founder Mr. S.N. Goenka calls "The Art of Living" that one can use to get out of their own way to begin making greater positive contributions in society. This may sound empowering and healing, which many studies report to be true, but be warned: this practice is not for everyone, rather it is only for the one who feels called to it at the right time in their life. As Yogi & Best-selling Author Karan Bajaj says: "Just sitting with your spine erect for eleven hours a day can be a challenge, now add complete silence and two sparse meals a day to it, and you’re guaranteed some level of physical and emotional agony."   Why You Get To Do A Vipassana Meditation is a essentially a practice that teaches focusing attention inwards. This could be done with a mantra, breathing techniques, or by using visualizations. There are numerous ways to practice meditation, and all of them center around becoming more self aware. The main difference of vipassana however is found in its technique of "body scanning" that students learn through a process of relaxation without the normal stimuli of instant gratification it has become so accustomed to and even in some cases, addicted to. In an era filled with the weapons of mass distraction, vipassana arms students with the tools they can use to rise above mindless actions in our modern world. Because of the long durations of sittings in the training, vipassana allows the student to discover powerful insights about the subconscious roots of their unresolved anger, discontent, and other emotional issues. Once these issues can be seen, felt, and worked through in silence, a new mental narrative can be spoken which helps to lower overall stress and anger while boosting future emotional balance and mental health. Vipassana training is also helpful in maintaining emotional balance, treating neurosis, and other unhealthy emotional conditions. The foundation of the vipassana practice is sīla — moral conduct. Sīla provides a basis for the development of samādhi — concentration of mind; and purification of the mind is achieved through paññā — the wisdom of insight.   Benefits of vipassana include: Lowered blood pressure Reduced cortisol levels Corrected circadian rhythm Increased body awareness leading to lifestyle change Increased mental faculties for memory, cognition, and decision making Insights on how to let go of existential stressors The formations of new healthy habits Increased patience and persistence in the tasks of everyday life   "I became interested in this vipassana journey about 4 months ago after interviewing Karan Bajaj on the podcast and felt the pull to go to the desert for the 10 days of silent meditation. When I arrived and sat for the first night, I quickly felt just how intense and demanding these 10 days would be." - Josh Trent   The Benefits of Delayed Gratification In our current society, where smart phones and calendars rule, if we're not paying attention, it is far too easy to become a slave to the mind. By intentionally practicing the art of delayed gratification with Vipassana, students begin noticing the difference in thought processes where they can consciously control the directions of which the Amygdala sends its impulses. Beyond just the physical challenges of sitting in silence for 100+ hours in 10 days on the body, the long stillness and silence also supports the growth of new synapses where increased mental toughness, patience, and delayed gratification can further develop.   Benefits of practicing delayed gratification include: Increased happiness Improvements in practicing gratitude Greater financial habits and health Improved physical health Higher levels of appreciation   “One can have no smaller or greater mastery than mastery of oneself.” — Leonardo da Vinci   A Spartan Race For The Mind For the 10 days of the course, all students agree to maintain "noble silence" which includes refraining from talking, exercising, looking at other students, and communicating by hand gestures with other students. With the removal of all stimuli, the metaphor of vipassana is like "a spartan race for the mind."   As Josh Trent says: "By day 7 - I had had enough.  7 grueling days of going through what felt like excruciating pain with a numbness in my butt and a stabbing in my hips I'd never experienced before. The 4am wake up gong at my window. Two hours of meditation before a breakfast of oatmeal. The strict daily routine in the confined environments. No writing, reading, or exercise. There were around 100+ of us sitting in a dimly lit meditation hall sun up to sun down. The distractions of modern life—phones, work, movies, music, — all gone. All that is left do do is sit for 7-10 hours a day in total silence and breathe. I glanced around and could see I wasn't the only one struggling. I had a few really bad days on 3 and 5, and on day 7 my only solace was living hour by hour. Among the pain, there were moments, sometimes even a 30 minute blocks where I felt waves of compassion and love so profoundly, that I almost didn't know how to deal with them. But I did. And when I emerged on the other side after the 10 days, I left the center with a clean mind, immense gratitude for life, and love and compassion for family, friends, an colleagues like never before." - Josh Trent     Links From Today's Show Southern California Vipassana Center Vipassana Meditation - Dhamma.org Scott Colby's "Say It With Gratitude Stationary Sets" Scott Colby's Ultimate Gratitude Summit Dr. John Gray's Interview With Josh Dr. John Gray's Work With Meditation Karan Bajaj's Interview With Josh Trent Karan Bajaj's Vipassana Blog Sarah Maxwell - San Diego Mindfulness Meditation Teacher   Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout.   Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live! Get Your Free Audio Book http://www.wellnessforce.com/FreeBook  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life: Download Your Free Wellness Technology Guide: wellnessforce.com/radio Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes So nice! You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! I do the same thing for the people, things, and movements I care about as well. PS: Looks like you and I share the same passion. I'm grateful for you and want to extend you my email address. 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New York Times best selling author Karan Bajaj talks about his new novel, The Yoga of Max's Discontent.  Karan takes the reader on a vivid journey to India to unlock many of the ancient mysteries hidden in plain sight. Resources Purchase The Yoga of Max's Discontent Karan's website  

Dawna Jones talks to best-selling author, Karan Bajaj, about his new book, The Yoga of Max's Discontent, and what it tells us about the leadership challenges executives face today.

On this week’s podcast, New York Times Best-selling author and striving Yogi, Karan Bajaj, shares how sabbaticals, vipassana meditation, and living in his dharma has helped him create more power, clarity, and purpose in his life and for millions of readers. The Purpose Driven Life The sad reality is that only one out of every three Americans are now reported to be very happy. It's no surprise that on the wrong road, we can find ourselves feeling disconnected from our passion, discontent with where we are, and craving a shift towards a more purpose driven life. In our journey, we may do many things to find purpose again including changing jobs or in finding temporary satisfactions through "weapons of mass distractions," like alcohol, food, and even the wrong relationships. To find a purpose driven life however, Karan plants the seed of thought that what we may need to do is simply create the time to focus on what we truly desire through yoga, meditation, and sabbaticals. To be able to feel more content with yourself and where you are in life, Karan guides us to the focus of stripping away your emotional materialism. How to Strip Yourself of Emotional Materialism Emotional materialism is defined by Karan as “constantly wanting to become something or someone better.” A person who focuses on emotional materialism is someone who is incessantly looking for growth within jobs, social circles, and experiences in order to become “someone better,” all without ever feeling good about where they are. They believe that once they have become that "better person" or achieved something bigger, only then will they be truly happy.  This however is the exact opposite of how to become content with who we truly are. After we strip ourselves of emotional materialism, we become more selfless. After we become more selfless, we can see ourselves as the best medium for carrying out our work; the magic of contentment is that it doesn’t even matter if that work fails. To a Yogi, the most important thing is that they are a vessel that carries out their work. But how do we begin this process of changing our mindset and not focus on becoming something else, but on who we are right now? How can we truly strip ourselves of emotional materialism and become selfless? Karan suggests three powerful steps: Learn, Reflect, and Meditate. To be content, you must do all three consistently over time. In order to allow ourselves to simply just “be,” we get to learn through secondary resources such as books and people, reflect on those learnings, and finally experience what we have learned through meditation. Finding Contentment in Your Life It is obvious that if you are consumed with negative thoughts about where you are, then you won't be able to lead a life of happiness. Many people believe that true contentment is found in reaching the "moment" from when they get from Point A to Point B. Ironically, their current purpose might just be where they currently are right now; between Point A and Point B. "Instead of focusing on how to get from Point A to Point B, you must pause for a moment to give yourself the space to help you feel content with yourself, which will lead you to find your purpose." - Karan Bajaj If you rush yourself and forget to learn, reflect, and meditate, you won’t be able to take the powerful moment to pause for thoughts such as, “I am what I am. I’m where I’m currently at in life, and I’m going to be the best me that I can be.” Karan teaches to not rush life, and rather take it one day at a time to see where it can lead you. How To Prepare For A Sabbatical or Meditation Retreat In the process of Karan living out his dharma, he realized that he didn’t need to spend time following radical goals, but rather to enjoy "being" and discovering his true path through meditation. To help do this, Karan has taken two, one year long sabbaticals. He calls this the 4-1-4 rule.  Work for 4 years diligently, take one year off, then return for 4 more years. However, not everyone can take an entire year away from their work, family, and life to spend on reflecting and meditating. Some people follow a 7 -1-7 rule by working 7 weeks and then taking a week off. Karan also suggests taking short, meaningful vacations by spending time in new environment or doing a 10-day meditation retreat. By letting everything familiar go on a sabbatical, you get to dissolve your habits and cyclical thinking so that you can start anew again on your return. The only true prerequisite for a meditation retreat is that you welcome it with an open mind and have an acceptance for you and those around you. You may be thinking that doing a sabbatical or meditation retreat such as Vipassana can be a scary experience. You may even question whether or not it will be easy for you to let go of society's conditioning and commit yourself to focusing on meditation for so many days. These worries are very common for people who are new to meditation retreats, but embracing this fear and going through the threshold can be a life-changing experience. About Karan Bajaj Karan Bajaj is a #1 bestselling Indian novelist with more than 200,000 copies of his novels in print, both optioned into major films. Karan's first worldwide novel, The Yoga of Max's Discontent, will be published by Random House on May 3rd' 2016. The book, called "The greatest adventure of our Generation" by The Daily Telegraph was inspired by Karan's one year sabbatical traveling from Europe to India by road and learning yoga and meditation in the Himalayas. For the 1st week of launch, you can get a free meditation course, a Quit Sugar in 7 days nutrition guide, a yoga flow video course and other transformational gifts worth $299 when you order your book (150 Spots Only)! Details at http://www.karanbajaj.com/yogamax Karan has also worked in senior executive roles at companies like Procter & Gamble and the Boston Consulting Group and was named among Ad Age's "Top 40 Under 40 executives" in the US. Pre-Order Offer: http://www.karanbajaj.com/yogamax   More About "The Yoga of Max's Discontent" The book is about a Wall Street investment banker who becomes a yogi in the Himalayas and is both a page turning adventure through the hidden underbelly of India and a contemporary take on man’s classic quest for transcendence. The book is receiving excellent advance reviews with The Daily Telegraph calling it “The greatest adventure of our generation” and Sharon Gannon saying it’s “A superb meditation on effort and grace, on the level of Herman Hesse and Victor Frankl,” Resources Mentioned In The Show The Yoga of Max’s Discontent by Karan Bajaj Johnny Gone Down by Karan Bajaj The Seeker by Karan Bajaj Karan Bajaj website-Learn How to Meditate Keep Off the Grass by Karan Bajaj Vipassana Meditation: why you should spend ten days in silence NY Times article with Karan-A Hard-Driving Executive’s Year of Learning to Let Go NY Times article with Karan-Looking for Enlightenment in the Himalayas Self-Realization Fellowship in San Francisco Karan Bajaj on Facebook Karan Bajaj on Twitter Karan Bajaj on Instagram Listen To Karan Share What it takes and what it means to become a modern yogi. How can you do a sabbatical with a family? The story behind writing his book, the Yoga of Max’s Discontent The definition of emotional materialism and how to strip it from your life. The difference between Americans and Indians with finding a passion in their careers. How can we allow ourselves to just “be” instead of trying to become something. How does the degree of inner work we do help grow our financial wealth? What is the 4-1-4 year model and how can people use it in their life? How can we constructively take time off from work to begin anew? How can we improve our own intuition? How to know if you’re ready for a 10-day meditation retreat or Vipassana meditation. His experience working for American corporations such as Procter & Gamble and Kraft Foods. What inspired him to take a third sabbatical after the untimely death of his mother. What life was like growing up and seeing people come to his village to practice yoga in ashrams and caves. Why people leave for sabbaticals and other personal quests at some point in their life. Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout. Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live! Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard! I thrive to serve better based on your words, feedback, and requests for the Wellness Force Community. (including breaking bad habits) Get Your Free Audio Book http://www.wellnessforce.com/FreeBook You May Also Like These Episodes Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life: Download your free Digital Health Transformation Guide: wellnessforce.com/radio Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes So nice! You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! I do the same thing for the people, things, and movements I care about as well. PS: Looks like you and I share the same passion. I'm grateful for you and want to extend you my email address. 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Karan Bajaj is a #1 best-selling Indian novelist with more than 200,000 copies of his novels in print, both optioned into major films. He has also worked in senior executive roles at companies like Procter & Gamble and the Boston Consulting Group and was named among Ad Age’s “Top 40 Under 40 executives” in the US before he started his own online business. In this episode, Karan and Stacy discuss the benefits of having a creatively rich career and how to make the most of it. Some highlights include: Karan’s new novel, “The Yoga of Max’s Discontent,” was published in May. At minute 1:00, Karan discusses his background as a fiction writer. Karan has developed what he calls the “4-1-4” principle. At minute 4:00, he tells me all about this technique for balancing his time. “I’m very left brain logical/analytical.” At minute 12:00, Karan talks about his strength that can sometimes be a weakness. A job helps with stability. At minute 15:00, Karan talks about why he likes having a job and why he doesn’t want to become a full-time writer. “I’m creating for the joy of creation.” At minute 19:00, Karan talks about what he loves about the varied directions his career has taken him. Ways to contact Karan: Website: www.karanbajaj.com Twitter: @realkaranbajaj Facebook: www.facebook.com/author.karanbajaj Karan’s books: “Johnny Gone Down” “The Yoga of Max’s Discontent” *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

  Karan is a #1 bestselling Indian novelist with more than 200,000 copies of his novels in print, both optioned into major films. Karan’s first worldwide novel, The Yoga of Max’s Discontent, will be be published by Random House on May 3rd, 2016.   The book, called “The greatest adventure of our Generation” by The Daily Telegraph and was inspired by Karan’s one year sabbatical traveling from Europe to India by road and learning yoga and meditation in the Himalayas. He has also worked in senior executive roles at companies like Procter & Gamble and the Boston Consulting Group and was named among Ad Age’s “Top 40 Under 40 Executives” in the US.    I'll be honest, this episode blew my mind and will be absolutely change your view on spirituality, sabbaticals, travel and taking some time "off" goal setting, personal development and always looking to achieve and be more.   Karan defines "emotional materialism" as a key virtue in the West, how to create uncomfortable practices for disciplining the mind and spirit and how sleeping on cold ashram floors creates a mind shifting perspective on everyday life in New York City.   If you enjoyed this episode, I would absolutely appreciate you sharing it with your friends, subscribing and reviewing as well. This is so crucial to the long-term growth and exposure to the Podcast and would mean the world! We also recently launched the Resist Average Blueprint, a 10 page PDF document designed to help you achieve clarity, massive results and next level focus on what is important to you. Grab your free, printable and actionable copy here!     LISTEN HERE:   iTunes  Android Stitcher   Resist Average,   Tommy    www.ResistAverageAcademy.com

This week, my special guest is Karan Bajaj. Karan is a #1 bestselling Indian novelist with a full-time corporate job and a rather unique approach to life, fulfillment, and personal happiness. His novels have sold more than 200,000 copies worldwide and both are being turned into major films.One thing that really jumped out at me about Karan and got me excited about having him on the show is his ability to write captivating novels with an underlying lesson while working a full-time job AND taking an entire year off every four years.Join us on this episode to hear about Karan’s childhood, growing up in the foothills of the Himalayan mountains in northern India, how his Indian upbringing and culture have influenced his decisions along the way, and the incredible story of his journey from small mountain town boy to bestselling author.In This Episode, You'll Learn:How the official divorce rate for arranged marriages is 1%, and why Karan says this can be misleading.What it’s like to be a child in India trying to become a doctor or an engineer (and the insane levels of competition to make a life for yourself).Karan’s 4-1-4 method of taking a year off for every four years of work, and what he’s learned in the processHow Karan builds his “intuitive” muscle and develops his ability to switch from intense working and focus to his “off” years.How you can actually make more progress (and money) in a year off as a byproduct than in a year of intensely focused workThe difference between gradual uncovering to drive change and dramatic movementsThe combination great pieces of art are able to master and how it will make you a better artistMentioned in This Episode:Karan's Website: KaranBajaj.comKaran's Books: The Yoga of Max's Discontent, The Seeker, Johnny Gone Down, Keep Off The GrassStefan Sagmeister

I absolutely loved interviewing bestselling Indian author (& striving yogi!) Karan Bajaj, whose new book, The Yoga of Max's Discontent, hit bookstores earier this month. Join us as we talk about the burden and freedom of a creative habit, the power of a journey, and so much more.

Today’s guest is author Karan Bajaj. He’s written three books while being employed by various large companies and is currently the CMO of a startup. When he reached out to me, I immediately knew he needed to come on the show because he’s been able to pursue both corporate work and his worked as a published author by taking sabbaticals. I was incredibly curious to see how he's made it all work. In the episode we chat about his 4-1-4 rule (4 years working, 1 year off, 4 years working, etc.), which he uses to plan out his sabbaticals. We also dive in to the reason he feels compelled to pursue his parallel careers, his best advice to those considering a sabbatical, how his latest break inspired and allowed him to write his latest novel, why he thinks career pressure stifles creativity and much more. You can find the full episode and show notes at creatingyourownpath.com.

“That whole yoga sutras idea, the fact that the eagle spreads its wings, then brings its wings down, the cycle of life almost. You have to experience growth in its fullest form, keep pushing yourself and your boundaries of growth, and there comes a point when you want nothing more in the world and you want to bring it down, that you want bring the wings down and spend an inordinate amount of time in silence and contemplation. I don't think that's ever seeped into the west. No matter what you do you want more and more. Not just materially, but emotionally you want to keep growing, keep doing more things, keep stretching yourself. There is never that time for you to think “I've experienced everything in the world there is to experience, now I just have to bring it down” – Karan BajajKaran Bajaj is a novelist and striving Yogi. Born and raised in the Indian Himalayas, he now lives in Brooklyn, New York. He's also the author of The Yoga of Max's Discontent See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

So much of our life is going from Point A to Point B, and it is about execution, deliverables, and responsibilities. And there is an absolutely a place for that. However for our sanity, and our success, it is also important that we take breaks. And these breaks provide us with much more than just a rest - they are an opportunity to reboot and reset -  and they can dictate the quality of our work and our lives. In our 50th episode (and the final episode of Season Two), we are joined by Karan Bajaj - best-selling author, marketing executive, and striving yogi, who has found a way to take yearlong sabbaticals on a semi-regular basis. We talk with Karan about the importance of extended breaks on our creativity, mindset, and identity. Plus a few “digs” for the road. Make sure to text “SMOKE” to 66866 or visit www.wheretheressmoke.co to join our mailing list and get updated when season three gets started! * * * GUESTKaran Bajaj Twitter: @RealKaranBajaj To order a copy of Karan Bajaj’s new book, The Yoga of Max’s Discontent (and get some FREE gifts!), go to www.KaranBajaj.com/yogamax * * *If want to support the show and help keep it going, please check out Support WTS.com for our Patreon campaign. Also, help others discover the show by LEAVING AN ITUNES REVIEW! Thx. Connect with the show on Facebook: www.facebook.com/wtspod and Twitter: @exploreWTS. * * * WTS Digs! Brett: Campari & Soda (beverage) Nick: Lady Dynamite on Netflix & www.thebeatlesneverbrokeup.com. * * * DOWNLOAD & LISTEN directly from iTunes: http://tinyurl.com/wts-itunes. If you dig the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunesFind us on Pocket Casts here: http://pca.st/smoke, and also on Spotify and Google Play. You can also go to www.wheretheressmoke.co for links to Stitcher, SoundCloud, and/or to stream online  

Welcome to How I Meditate from the Meditate This! Podcast.  This series is intended reveal personal experiences with meditation and mindfulness as a way to help others refine, rejuvenate, or even just begin a practice.  Meditation can seem weird, creepy, and meaningless.  But maybe it helps to hear how it's different for someone else...or how it's not. Each episode answers 4 basic questions: 1.  How do you meditate? 2.  What was is like the very first time you meditated? 3.  An example of when you noticed meditation made a difference in your life. 4.  What other activities help you stay mindful on a regular basis? Please visit the How I Meditate page at www.MeditateThisPodcast.com to learn more and submit your own How I Meditate story. Thanks! Pete and Jay

Best selling author Karan Bajaj joins KYD to share how a sabbatical can remove the pressure of life, bring you more creativity and shift your perspective toward your work and life. Learn about Karan’s 4,1,4 rule of working four years and then taking one year off. Check out the full description, pictures and show notes on Karan's show notes page. Join the KYD email list for travel ideas and even more inspiring stories. How about sharing KYD with your friends! Copy the iTunes or Android link below and text the link to a friend so they can Subscribe! If you’re already exploring the outdoors in an RV or thinking about buying an RV, protect your dream with Wholesale Warranties. You can learn everything you need to know about RV warranties and lot more information to help you get started. iTunes: http://bit.ly/kydit 
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All of us talk about it. There's something else we feel like we should be doing—if only we knew what. Or how. Or where. Karan Bajaj was born and raised in the Indian Himalayas, but it was only when he became a successful marketer—earning the title of "top 40 under 40" by Advertising Age in 2007—that he started to feel the call toward a more spiritual path. But that didn't mean abandoning his life and accomplishments completely. Instead, Bajaj embarked on a rather inventive system of working 4 years on and 1 year off. In the "unscripted" periods, he travels the world, writes, and deepens his exploration of Eastern mysticism. Bajaj's books include Johnny Gone Down (a #1 bestseller in India) and his latest novel,The Yoga of Max's Discontent. A beloved blogger who offers regular tips on writing andmeditation, Bajaj has been published in the New York Times, Washington Post, and more. Hear his highly accessible perspectives on living mindfully in a fairly mindless world, the many questions raised when discussing the afterlife, and the art of honoring your inclinations while making your sure always leave that window open for the next adventure. Please... Visit our website:  www.MeditateThisPodcast.com Follow us on Twitter: @MeditateThis Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/MeditateThis

As creative warriors, every day we are integrating our creativity with the busyness and the stress of everyday life. Not an easy thing to do. Today, Karan Bajaj is sharing lessons he's learned seeking a creative life and striving to be a yogi in the real world. From living in NYC to a cave (yes a real one), we unpack a 4/1/4 life model that is sure to intrigue the seeker in you! Karan is a #1 bestselling Indian novelist whose first worldwide novel, THE YOGA OF MAX'S DISCONTENT, was just released by Random House. The book was inspired by Karan's one-year sabbatical traveling from NYC to Europe and then by road to India. Where he spent time in the Himalayas learning yoga and meditation. Before this sabbatical, he worked in senior executive roles at companies like Procter & Gamble and the Boston Consulting Group and was named one of Ad Age's "Top 40 Under 40 executives" in the US. Highlights - Creating a 4/1/4 life model Slowing down to speed up Value of mediation and why we struggle The importance of learning - reflecting - experiencing

My guest today is Indian-American author Karan Bajaj, who is known for the 3 bestselling novels he has written. In fact, Karan is here to tell us about the incredible journey he embarked on a few years ago, after attaining his success. It was a journey of spiritual awakening, detachment from the world of work, and of discovery. My goal for this episode is to help discover how my guest went from being “stuck” in a rut to discovering meditation, and how he used a year away from work to actually advance his career and find greater satisfaction in his life. In it, we'll talk about the idea of using a sabbatical or a year off to find purpose and meaning in your life, we talk about the power of meditation, the virtues of practicing poverty, and so, so much more. I really, really enjoyed this conversation and took away a lot of meaningful life tips - and I know you will, too.

Karan Bajaj was born and raised in the Indian Himalayas and now lives in Brooklyn New York. This conversation reminded me in a big way of why I do this podcast. Immediately in this interview I’m inspired by Karan’s life and how he balances work and play. He does something he calls 4:1:4, which is […]

If you've ever felt a spiritual calling, and felt there was more to your life than just the day to day grind, then do we have the show for you. Today I'll be talking with Karan Bajaj, a #1 best-selling indian author about his brilliant new novel The Yoga of Max's Discontent, inspired by a one year sabbatical traveling from Europe to India by road and learning yoga and meditation in the Himalayas. Today I want to talk about taking a spiritual and creative sabbatical, literal or metaphorical to get in alignment, find our path, and find our deepest self. That plus we'll talk about going silent, riding a scooty, becoming vegetarian teetotalers, holding up your arm for 12 years straight, and how to hang with monkeys and snakes. Questions and Topics Include: Taking a creative or spiritual sabbatical, literally or metaphorically Why his story begins in a Bronx housing project Why the connection with suffering in the US isn't as real or visceral as it was in India How this book can change your psyche What was Karan's sabbatical year (from Europe to India by road) From Europe to India to Himalayas Why Karan has a pattern of taking time off to be and discover facets of himself. How he ended up hanging with homeless drug addicts in Bulgaria How did he get the idea to become successful, then leave it all behind How travelling got the creative juices flowing Why entertainment and meaning is his formula for success What were the 10 day vipassana retreats like? What Monkey's did to his wife's backpack. What the ashram was like with monkeys and cobras Why you'd need to step over cobra's if you go to the bathroom at night What does karma and past lives have to do with yoga Why the further you get away from sabbatical, the more you shift back to the way you were before What is dharma? How he's realizing it's all about the inner journey, even more than seeing outward beauty (for instance the Grand Canyon) What happened when he was hiking in the Himalayas (crossing a glacier barefoot!!!) How was hiking in the Himalayas and who were some of the ‘trippiest' people he met. What's a standing baba What enlightenment means and why you need to let go of the striving for enlightenment How he just started writing at 28 and already has multiple best-sellers at 36 Why it's so important to live your Dharma What has he learned about meditation and mindfulness Why there are basic steps to follow before moving to mindfulness What is concentration based meditation Go to Karanbajaj.com/yogamax Get book and free meditation course, yoga flow course and yoga guide Karan Bajaj Shares Valuable Lessons Learned from a Year's Travel on the Road to India & the Himalayas On Discovering Your Dharma or Life Purpose and Value of Meditation, Yoga, Austerity & Silence | Spiritual | Spirituality | Self-Help | Inspire For More Info visit: www.InspireNationShow.com

Today's interview is with the incredibly talented Karan Bajaj. Karan is a #1 bestselling Indian novelist with more than 200,000 copies of his novels in print, both optioned into major films. Karan's first worldwide novel, The Yoga of Max's Discontent, came out earlier this week. The book, called "The greatest adventure of our Generation" by The Daily Telegraph was inspired by Karan's one year sabbatical traveling from Europe to India by road and learning yoga and meditation in the Himalayas. It is about a Wall Street investment banker who becomes a yogi in the Himalayas and is both a page turning adventure through the hidden underbelly of India and a contemporary take on man’s classic quest for transcendence. Karan has also worked in senior executive roles at companies like Procter & Gamble and the Boston Consulting Group and was named among Ad Age's "Top 40 Under 40 executives" in the US. Website: www.karanbajaj.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/realkaranbajaj Instagram:... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's episode is a bit of a departure from our normal topic. Yes, we're still talking about what it takes to launch your ideas into the world, but today, we're talking to author Karan Bajaj about sabbaticals. The idea might seem romantic or somewhat like a glorified vacation, but as you'll discover, there's a lot of power in taking an intentional time away from the goals and busy-ness to make leaps of excellence. Karan shares some practical advice on: *Signs you need to schedule your first sabbatical now *How he took his first YEAR LONG sabbatical from a corporate job *Why he's kept doing these sabbaticals every 4 years (and how he'll keep them going even with two small children!) Plus, he shares some easy to implement ways for everyone to start building their own muscle for this type of break. Head over to here to purchase the book (which goes live TODAY, May 3rd, 2016: http://www.karanbajaj.com/yogamax/ Head over to the blog to read the full show notes: http://www.annesamoilov.com    

Today's episode is a bit of a departure from our normal topic. Yes, we're still talking about what it takes to launch your ideas into the world, but today, we're talking to author Karan Bajaj about sabbaticals. The idea might seem romantic or somewhat like a glorified vacation, but as you'll discover, there's a lot of power in taking an intentional time away from the goals and busy-ness to make leaps of excellence. Karan shares some practical advice on: *Signs you need to schedule your first sabbatical now *How he took his first YEAR LONG sabbatical from a corporate job *Why he's kept doing these sabbaticals every 4 years (and how he'll keep them going even with two small children!) Plus, he shares some easy to implement ways for everyone to start building their own muscle for this type of break. Head over to here to purchase the book (which goes live TODAY, May 3rd, 2016: http://www.karanbajaj.com/yogamax/ Head over to the blog to read the full show notes: http://www.annesamoilov.com    

Karan Bajaj joins guest host Kristin to talk about yoga, travel, and his new book, THE YOGA OF MAX'S DISCONTENT. Learn about the book here: http://bit.ly/1TkdBuh

Is travel the perfect way to embark on a spiritual journeyor quest?How can travel expand your creativity?Please welcome Karan Bajaj to the Zero To Travel Podcast. He's a#1 best-selling Indian novelist with more than 200,000 copies ofhis novels in print. He took a year off from his corporate job inNY to backpack from Europe to India- to learn yoga and meditationin the Himalayas.Check out his new book, The Yoga ofMax’s Discontent and learn more about Karan Bajaj here.Today You'll Learn:The deep story behind The Yoga of Max’s discontentHow travel can help you become more creativeHow travel can blend with spiritualityHow to define a YogiHow to be like a tree (and not 'become' all the time)The meaning of 414How to crack entertainment and meaning in your storyThe way to multiply your adventuresHow to feel truly connected to the world while traveling(without social media)The Yogis 4-2-1 ruleThe right way to approach meditationHow to take a year long sabbatical from workAnd much more!Resources:TheParadise PackThe Yoga of Max’s discontentKaranBajajSiddhartha by Hermann HesseAutobiography of a YogiThe Yoga Sutras of PatanjaliBuddha by Karen ArmstrongThe Power of Intention by Wayne DyerLooking for more Zero To Travel Podcasts? Head over to the archives now!

For Life on Purpose Episode #51, my guest is bestselling novelist and "striving yogi" Karan Bajaj. Born and raised in the Indian Himalayas, Karan now lives in Brooklyn, New York. Via his website and thriving online community, he shares his attempts to live a Yogic life in the heart of the material world. Karan joined me for a great conversation about his new book The Yoga of Max's Discontent, which was published by Random House on May 3rd 2016. The book, called "The greatest adventure of our Generation" by The Daily Telegraph was inspired by his one year sabbatical traveling from Europe to India by road and learning yoga and meditation in the Himalayas. "Growing up in the Indian Himalayas, I saw a steady stream of professionals — doctors, engineers, lawyers — leave their careers and live in ashrams and caves near my village. I never fully understood their motives. But 20 years later, I had the same strong urge to spend an extended time in silence and find a deep center of stillness within me after my mother’s untimely death from cancer." About: Karan Bajaj is a bestselling novelist and striving yogi. Born and raised in India, he has trained as a Hatha Yoga teacher in the Sivananda ashram in South India and learned meditation in the Himalayas. He is the author of the novels Johnny Gone Down and Keep off the Grass, both of which were No. 1 bestsellers in India. His first worldwide novel, The Yoga of Max's Discontent, was published by Random House on May 3rd 2016. The book, called "The greatest adventure of our Generation" by The Daily Telegraph was inspired by his one year sabbatical traveling from Europe to India by road and learning yoga and meditation in the Himalayas. He's has also worked in senior executive roles at companies like Procter & Gamble and the Boston Consulting Group and was named among Ad Age's "Top 40 Under 40 executives" in the US. About The Yoga of Max's Discontent: A violent encounter on the streets of Manhattan forces Wall Street banker Maximus Pzoras to confront questions about suffering and mortality that have dogged him since his mother’s death. His search for a mentor takes him to the farthest reaches of India, where he encounters a mysterious night market, almost freezes to death on a hike up the Himalayas and finally, finds himself in an ashram in a small drought stricken village in South India where strange things begin to happen to him. But are Yogis who walk on water, do impossible poses, and live agelessly for 200 years the stuff of fiction or fact? Can a flesh and blood man ever truly achieve nirvana? Max struggles to overcome his rational skepticism and the pull of family tugging him back home. In a final bid for answers, he embarks on dangerous solitary meditation in a freezing Himalayan cave. Will Max penetrate the truth of human suffering, or is enlightenment just a new age illusion? To learn more about Karan and his work, visit: http://www.karanbajaj.com/.

Karan Bajaj is a #1 bestselling Indiannovelist with more than 200,000 copies of his novels in print, bothoptioned into major films. Karan'sfirst worldwide novel, The Yoga of Max's Discontent, will be bepublished by Random House on May3rd' 2016. The book was inspired by Karan's one year sabbatical traveling from Europe toIndia by road and learning yoga and meditation in theHimalayas.  Karan hasalso worked in senior executive roles at companies like Procter& Gamble and the Boston Consulting Group and was named among AdAge's "Top 40 Under 40 executives" in the US. Fullshownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/karan In this episode, Karan discusses: -The "4, 1, 4" rule and how it helped him to thrive, not only inhis career, but in his life. -His "conscious goal-lessness" during his time off, especiallywhen he is so driven during his working years. -His advice for someone who struggles to get to the point ofrealizing that they are already equipped for life and don't need toconcentrate so hard on improvement. -The idea of taking mind- or self-dissolving vacations, whereyou actually try to change and better yourself as a person asopposed to simply going to a new location. -How he kick-started my meditation practice with a 10 day silentvipassana retreat and how a vipassana retreat is actually quiteaccessible for anyone who is interested in trying it (it'sfree!) -How his 10-day silent retreat helped him to see that he hadbeen in a constant mode of wanting, or feeling as if hewas lacking something instead of living in the moment. -His one year sabbatical and how he spent the time. -How living extremely simply for a long period of time helps youto realize that you really don't need much in your everyday life tosurvive and it helps to make you stronger when facing toughsituations. -The benefits that his retreat gave to his creativity. -His suggestion to always start with concentration-basedmeditation approaches. -What to do when other thoughts begin to creep into yourconsciousness while you are meditating. -The joy and inspiration that comes from seeing yourself on ahero's journey.  Even if you don't reach the goal, the act oftrying is a success. -How art fixes the world for him. Karan's Final Push will inspire you to SHUN COMFORTfor a period of time in order to be a happier and more creativeperson in the long term.   Quotes: "What I have learned through this period is that my sabbaticalyear has to be almost the complete antithesis of my workingyears." "I'm always shunning this idea that I have to constantly bebetter than who I am." "I just try to operate with this idea that I am complete and Ihave enough depth to tap into, versus wanting to be more than Iam." "You can't help but to be different after those ten days." "It's not like some instant moment of enlightenment.  Youstart understanding the endlessness of our thought waves." "I almost feel that every artist is creating out of a sense thatthis world is incomplete and they need to create a more completeand idealized version.  Art fixes the world for me." Links mentioned: TheYoga of Max's Discontent by Karan Bajaj "My 4,1,4 rule, or why you shouldn't feel thepressure to become an entrepreneur" (From Karan's blog) Your Creative Push Ep. 2: Approach the first brushstroke with ENERGY (w/ Karl Mårtens) Connect with Karan: Website/ Facebook / Instagram / Twitter

Guest: Karan Bajaj Rated: Clean This week we have a treat for you! Literary Roadhouse  Discussions in a new intermittent extra podcast where we discuss literature and writing with authors and other literary figures. Our first guest is Karan Bajaj. Karan Bajaj is a #1 bestselling Indian novelist with more than 200,000 copies of his... The post Literary Roadhouse Discussions with Karan Bajaj appeared first on Literary Roadhouse.

In today's microcast, Indian author Karan Bajaj reads an excerpt from his latest novel The Yoga of Max's Discontent, out this week from Riverhead Books. Bajaj is the author of a pair of bestsellers in India: Johnny Gone Down and Keep off the Grass.

I used to do bonus episodes of the show somewhat regularly called "Field Guides" where I'd talk to people about the actual steps they took to create a project or about a specific topic around the theme of creating things for a living. Like, I talked to Abbi and Ilana about how they actually made the Broad City webseries (back before it was even a TV show!) - and the idea is to try and demystify making TV, videos and other creative things on a professional level. Today on the show I talk to Indian American author Karan Bajaj about how he overcomes writer's block through world travel. Karan is the author of three contemporary Indian novels, Keep Off the Grass (a semi-finalist for the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award), Johnny Gone Down, and The Seeker, and a super-interesting guy. And we talk about everything from growing up in a small, remote village in India to what it was like to live on an ashram and meditate all day. This is the website for Beginnings, subscribe on iTunes, follow me on Twitter.

I’m speaking with Karan Bajaj, author and striving Yogi. He has written several novels. His newly released novel is called The Yoga of Max’s Discontent. We discuss taking a sabbatical, doing something different with your life and the benefits that come from such a change. He talks about how he integrates the corporate world, family life, travel and […] The post LG32 – Karan Bajaj – Radical Sabbatical appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.

Karan is a #1 bestselling Indian novelist with more than 200,000 copies of his novels in print, both optioned into major films.   Karan's first worldwide novel, The Yoga of Max's Discontent, will be published by Random House on May 3rd' 2016.   The book, called "The greatest adventure of our Generation" by The Daily Telegraph was inspired by Karan's one-year sabbatical traveling from Europe to India by road and learning yoga and meditation in the Himalayas.   In the interview, we do a deep dive into how Karan has managed to work with quite reputable companies and how he convinces them to take a year off every 4 years.   We also about the healing of traveling as well as his inspiration behind his adventures.   We also discuss his year of "unbecoming" and how you can execute on it too.    I want to tell you guys some AWESOME news!   If you have been following my journey for any part of it, you know that podcasting has literally changed my life.   It allowed me the ability to share my story with you guys every week, (some more than others)   It allowed the opportunities to interview my own heroes from Philip Mckernan to Bob Proctor and Yanik Silver.   It also brought me on a mini speaking tour to a few podcasting conference this year. Including podcast movement later this year.   So, I want to show you guys the behind the scenes of how I have been able to do this and help you launch your own top-rated show if that is what you want.   In short, I am going to be doing 2 masterclasses next week …and guess what, they are both going to be FREE!   In it, I will go through… A Detailed Case-Study On How I Launch A #1 Podcast (In Self-Help and Business) In less than 60 day Why podcasting is going through a resurgence and quickly becoming a legitimate and consistent lead-generation tool for ANY business The Inexpensive Gear And Software I Use (and my students use) To Be Podcasting On The Go aka Anywhere In This World (Hint: it's less than $200 or less) Discover The #1 Hack To Access Influencers And Industry Leaders So They Can Come On Your Podcast AND Promote You!  And So Much More!  If you are a messenger or creator and want to create your own podcast to get your message out to the world in a bigger way, this is not to be missed.   You can go to www.theinnerchangemaker.com/webinar   There are two times coming up. One is next Wednesday evening 8pm and the other one is Thursday afternoon at 2pm.   So once again, its www.theinnerchangemaker.com/webinar   LINKS --   Join the Legacy Driven Entrepreneurs Community (it's FREE): http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/tribe   Are you enjoying the podcast? Listen to the episode here and leave us a review:   Apple: http://apple.co/1JUHcG9 Android: http://bit.ly/2nuoGpl TuneIn: http://bit.ly/2BjY0gU Breaker: http://bit.ly/2BRwOCb iHeartRadio: http://bit.ly/2BhMr9L Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2BbuWEg   Want to grab my NEW audio training? Grab a FREE copy of "How To Be The Leader You Truly Are": http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/leadership   Launching a podcast? Grab my Podcast Creation Roadmap: http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/roadmap   LINKS -- Join the Legacy Driven Entrepreneurs Community (it's FREE): http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/tribe Are you enjoying the podcast? Listen to the episode here and leave us a review: Apple: http://apple.co/1JUHcG9 Android: http://bit.ly/2nuoGpl TuneIn: http://bit.ly/2BjY0gU Breaker: http://bit.ly/2BRwOCb iHeartRadio: http://bit.ly/2BhMr9L Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2BbuWEg Want to grab my NEW audio training? Grab a FREE copy of "How To Be The Leader You Truly Are": http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/leadership Launching a podcast? Grab my Podcast Creation Roadmap: http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/roadmap

In this Part II of interview with Karan Bajaj, we talk about how Karan found a literary agent, his publishing deals, and the marketing plan for his upcoming book The Yoga of Max's Life. Check out the shownotes at www.mykitaab.in/karan2 for a special offer from Karan #book #author #bestseller #publishing

This is part I of the interview with Karan Bajaj, who is a bestselling author, a marketing professional and as he puts it- an aspiring Yogi. We discuss Karan's bookwriting journey, his experiences with traditional publishing in India and his approach to work-life balance. Shownotes are available at www.mykitaab.in/karan Karan Bajaj is a #1 bestselling Indian novelist with more than 200,000 copies of his novels in print, both optioned into major films. Karan's first worldwide novel, The Yoga of Max's Discontent, will be be published by Random House on May 3rd 2016. The book, called "The greatest adventure of our Generation" by The Daily Telegraph was inspired by Karan's one year sabbatical traveling from Europe to India by road and learning yoga and meditation in the Himalayas. #book #author #Publishing #bestseller #India #Penguin #harpercollins

Have you recently been agonising over a decision Worrying about the impact the wrong decision might make? Reached a crossroads and you can't figure out the right path? Karan Bajaj is a NYT bestselling author, born in India and living in New York. He's hugely popular and he has found the solution for difficult decisions. If you're on the crossroads in life in anything--love, career, life--use this principle. He says it works every time and he wishes he'd discovered it earlier. What is THE SOLUTION FOR MAKING DIFFICULT DECISIONS? Check out this week's podcast to find out.

Next time on Zestology: What is THE SOLUTION FOR MAKING DIFFICULT DECISIONS? This is a cracking podcast, with something you can use right now to help you! Listen to the trailer and as always check us out on Sunday for the full details.  

hi beauties,so happy to be here together again.in today's episode, i'm talking with author Karan Bajaj.karan's debut novel The Yoga of Max's Discontent will be be published by Random House on May 3rd' 2016. The book, called "The greatest adventure of our Generation" by The Daily Telegraph was inspired by Karan's one year sabbatical traveling from Europe to India by road and learning yoga and meditation in the Himalayas. Karan has also worked in senior executive roles at companies like Procter & Gamble and the Boston Consulting Group and was named among Ad Age's "Top 40 Under 40 executives" in the US. karan and i had a potent conversation about the evolution of his practice and DHARMA!!so happy you could listen.karan is offering a sweet pre-sale package on his book. check it out in the show-notes. Learn more about Karan at  www.karanbajaj.com/yogamax in other news:join us for meditation foundations! We begin May 3. ONLINE//globalMeditation Foundations is for people who want to meditate, but do not know how to begin, people who do meditate....but not regularly, people who have a daily practice who want to connect with your inner awareness more deeply.Meditation Foundations is a process for nourishing the habit of daily practice through the lens of a seated meditation practice. We focus our efforts on techniques for settling down, waking up and dropping in to a state of integrated awareness that I have gathered over the past 19 years of practice. JOIN US. save the date for october 13-16// yoga, meditation, hiking, creativity LOVE you!! kelly sunroseyoga@gmail.com samadhirush.com/ sunroseyogashop.com/

Karan Bajaj is a #1 bestselling Indian novelist with more than 200,000 copies of his novels in print, both optioned into major films. Karan's first worldwide novel, The Yoga of Max's Discontent, will be be published by Random House on May 3rd. The book, "The Siddhartha of our Generation" by The Daily Telegraph was inspired by Karan's one year sabbatical traveling from Europe to India by road and learning yoga and meditation in the Himalayas. Grab a copy of his free meditation video course on www.karanbajaj.com/about and read more about The Yoga of Max's Discontent on http://karanbajaj.com/yogamax/. Join us as Karan discloses the secrets to putting the spark back into your relationship!

Karan Bajaj is an Indian American author of three contemporary Indian novels. His first novel, Keep off the Grass, became a bestseller, was a semi-finalist for the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award, and was long listed for the Indiaplaza Golden Quill Award. His novels have sold more than 200,000 copies in India. Born and raised in the Indian Himalayas, he now lives in Brooklyn, New York. More than 100,000 people read his work on writing and meditation every week. Episode 127: How to Change Your Life in 2016 by Karan Bajaj of KaranBajaj.com (Developing Self-Discipline & Simple Living). The original post is located here: http://www.karanbajaj.com/yoga-meditation/how-to-change-your-life-completely-in-2016 Get The Yoga of Max's Discontent Here: http://OLDPodcast.com/yoga Books mentioned in this post: Millionaire Fastlane The Art of Non-Conformity Think and Grow Rich Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/optimal-living-daily/support

Karan Bajaj is an Indian American author of three contemporary Indian novels. His first novel, Keep off the Grass, became a bestseller, was a semi-finalist for the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award, and was long listed for the Indiaplaza Golden Quill Award. His novels have sold more than 200,000 copies in India. Born and raised in the Indian Himalayas, he now lives in Brooklyn, New York. More than 100,000 people read his work on writing and meditation every week. Episode 127: How to Change Your Life in 2016 by Karan Bajaj of KaranBajaj.com (Developing Self-Discipline & Simple Living). The original post is located here: http://www.karanbajaj.com/yoga-meditation/how-to-change-your-life-completely-in-2016 Get The Yoga of Max's Discontent Here: http://OLDPodcast.com/yoga Books mentioned in this post: Millionaire Fastlane The Art of Non-Conformity Think and Grow Rich Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts!

Karan Bajaj is an author and corporate entrepreneur with worldly success and a very interesting perspective on life. In this episode he talks with Brandon about his latest novel, shares stories of his corporate career and how he became a writer, and discusses his insights on personal purpose and eastern philosophies among others.

This week we hosted Karan Bajaj joins us to talk life, emotional materialism, Vipassana meditation and the creative process. Karan is a #1 bestselling Indian novelist with more than 200,000 copies of his novels in print, both optioned into major films. Karan's first worldwide novel, The Yoga of Max's Discontent, will be be published by Random House on May 3rd' 2016. The book, called "The greatest adventure of our Generation" by The Daily Telegraph and was inspired by Karan's one year sabbatical traveling from Europe to India by road and learning yoga and meditation in the Himalayas. He has also worked in senior executive roles at companies like Procter & Gamble and the Boston Consulting Group and was named among Ad Age's "Top 40 Under 40 executives" in the US.In the first segment we discuss with Karan his upbringing in India and how it create the perfect storm of structure and freedom to inspire his work as an author. He shares the 4-1-4 Theory and how it allowed him to be ‘goal-less’ during year long sabbaticals and be able to rid himself of what he calls emotional materialism. In the second segment, we dive deeper into his 4-1-4 Theory and how it directly affected the quality of his newest book; The Yoga of Max’s Discontent. Discussing the arc of expression that his first two novels follow and how when he “dissolved himself completely” was he able to be truly free as an author. He also shares the physical. telltale signs of how to see if you are experiencing emotional materialism. HE also gives some great insight to how to best address the monetizing of your passion. It’s fascinating! If you’ve had feelings of solidarity throughout your journey and wanted to experience a better way, give this episode a listen. Karan has a such a power perspective that any truth seeker can learn from. So..Listen in! AND.. Check out his Bonus Materials: Karan offers listeners of Rules of Success a few great gifts. Visit  www.karanbajaj.com/yogamax  to download:A Free Meditation Course “Quit Sugar in 7 days” nutrition guideA yoga flow video courseWhen you order “The Yoga of Max’s Discontent” you’ll receive other gifts worth $299To reach out to him directly, here are the details: Website: www.karanbajaj.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/realkaranbajajInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/realkaranbajaj/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/author.karanbajajHis most recent article featured in the New York Times:RulesofSuccess.com is your source for all links to iTunes, direct streaming and our blog. Please be sure to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes AND subscribe to our list for other free resources delivered right to your inbox. If you were inspired by The Science of Getting Rich presented by Rules of Success check out ApplytheScience.com For the personal blog of Bryce Prescott, visit IamMrPrescott.com for his passions and opinions outside of his business pursuits.

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Karan Bajaj is an Indian American author of three contemporary Indian novels. His first novel, Keep off the Grass, became a bestseller, was a semi-finalist for the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award, and was long listed for the Indiaplaza Golden Quill Award. His novels have sold more than 200,000 copies in India. Born and raised in the Indian Himalayas, he now lives in Brooklyn, New York. More than 100,000 people read his work on writing and meditation every week. Episode 109: Mindfulness Meditation For Your Exact Life Stage by Karan Bajaj (Morality, Concentration, Insight, & Enlightenment). The original post is located here: http://www.karanbajaj.com/yoga-meditation/mindfulness-meditation-for-every-stage-in-life Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/optimal-living-daily/support

Karan Bajaj is an Indian American author of three contemporary Indian novels. His first novel, Keep off the Grass, became a bestseller, was a semi-finalist for the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award, and was long listed for the Indiaplaza Golden Quill Award. His novels have sold more than 200,000 copies in India. Born and raised in the Indian Himalayas, he now lives in Brooklyn, New York. More than 100,000 people read his work on writing and meditation every week. Episode 109: Mindfulness Meditation For Your Exact Life Stage by Karan Bajaj (Morality, Concentration, Insight, & Enlightenment). The original post is located here: http://www.karanbajaj.com/yoga-meditation/mindfulness-meditation-for-every-stage-in-life Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com

In this episode, our guest is Karan Bajaj. He is the author of The Yoga of Max's Discontent and a New York bestselling Indian novelist who has sold 2 million books to date. He shares the benefits of taking sabbaticals and the results that it has produced for his career. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachingthefinishline/support