Mastering Resilience, Luck and Other Building Important Blocks of Success (feat. Gaj Ravichandra)
Success isn't a straightforward journey. It's a winding, messy road that involves chipping away at small goals before seeing results. This is what makes it so rewarding. However, many people face their first challenge and feel overwhelmed by the magnitude of the obstacles ahead.
My guest, Gaj Ravichandra, believes that the secret to tackling challenges lies in building resilience and cultivating the right mindset and habits. Gaj is here to share valuable principles to help you succeed in any endeavor you pursue.
Gaj is a highly sought-after performance coach recognized for his effective leadership training techniques. For 20 years, Gaj has worked with leading organizations and individuals to enhance productivity, maximize performance, and accelerate growth. As a registered psychologist, he leads individuals, sporting teams, and educational institutions to success with cutting-edge learning techniques and disruptive growth strategies proven to enhance potential and performance.
In our conversation, Gaj shares valuable insights about what makes up mental toughness and resilience. He provides strategies and tips to enhance our performance and unlock our potential by cultivating a winning mindset, enabling us to chase our dreams and reach new heights.
Interview timestamps:
04:28 ︳Gaj shares his background and how he was able to navigate between cultures
07:05 ︳How a scarcity mindset can sometimes be useful
08:40 ︳The movement from ‘fakeness’ to ‘authenticity'
10:20 ︳Understanding the value of social masks and aligning them with our values
12:30 ︳How to live our life based on our values
15:30 ︳Taking a feedback and growth-oriented approach toward life
17:35 ︳What is resilience, and how does a person demonstrate resilience
20:20 ︳Why knowing when to pull back is an essential part of resilience
22:46 ︳Signs that you have reached burnout
24:00 ︳How Stoicism and other philosophies can guide us in developing resilience
26:10 ︳How to use rejection as a stepping stone to success
30:00 ︳The importance of telling yourself the right story
32:00 ︳How to deal with your inner critic and accept our duality
33:45 ︳The role of luck in success and how to use it to our advantage
36:30 ︳Understanding what brings us true happiness and contentment
40:00 ︳How to attract more luck into my life
44:00 ︳Why staying away from toxic people is essential to increasing luck
46:20 ︳How Gaj helps his clients overcome roadblocks
