Often times we want to read more books but we don’t know how. In this episode, I have talked about 3 simple and basic principles that I follow to read more books. These principles work for me well and I am hoping they will work for you too. Ple

Episode 7: Schedule your time

May 20th, 2020 7m 34s

In this episode, I have talked about one of the best productivity tips/strategies/tools I have come across. After reading “Deep Work” by Cal Newport, I realised how important it is to schedule our time for any sort of work that demands a lot of

Episode 6: What my 'first book' taught me

Apr 30th, 2020 6m 14s

In February 2020, I published my first book titled "Sophistication through Simplification- Simple ways to simplify your life". I always wanted to write my own book. What's surprising is that my own book taught me couple of things that went beyo

Episode 5: Lessons I am learning during COVID-19 Pandemic- Part 2

Apr 22nd, 2020 8m 11s

In this episode, I have talked about two lessons I have been pondering upon during the pandemic: Communication and Politics. I have talked about I believe communication is important and also why politics can be dangerous as a matter of sole dis

Episode 4: Book review- “Think Like a Freak”

Apr 14th, 2020 12m 42s

In this episode, I have tried to put forth important lessons that I learned after reading a book called “Think Like a Freak” by Steven Levitt & Stephen Dubner. Also, in the end I mentioned two beautiful quotes that I came across in the book.

Episode 3: Optimistic bias- An impediment??

Apr 7th, 2020 10m 8s

In this episode, I have mentioned my ideas of Optimistic bias and how it might be playing its role during COVID-19 pandemic. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sumbul-syed-a-thinker/message

Episode 2: Lessons I am learning during COVID-19 pandemic

Mar 27th, 2020 8m 14s

As we are going through COVID-19 pandemic, there is so much introspection that I am doing. With this introspection I have realised some things about this world and my life. So, in this episode I have shared all the lessons I have learned (so fa

Episode 1: Time is limited

Jan 23rd, 2020 9m 46s

In this episode, I have talked about how important time is. But more importantly, how important it is to use it well and wisely as time is limited.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sumbul-syed-a-thinker/message

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Introduction

Jan 21st, 2020 51s

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Into my world Part 2: How I separate the non- trivial from trivial

Sep 12th, 2019 4m 14s

In this episode, I have talked about how by asking myself a very simple question I get a clear state of mind to differentiate what’s worth my time.

Into my world- Part 1: 2 years 2 months 41 days. From economics to psychology

Aug 11th, 2019 6m 12s

This episode is my first episode of the series “Into my world.” Under this series I will be sharing my personal experiences. In this episode I have shared my journey from economics to psychology.

Not my circus. Not my monkeys.

Jul 10th, 2019 5m 34s

A polish proverb “Not my circus. Not my monkeys” spoken of from my perspectives.

Exposure

Apr 28th, 2019 3m 41s

It’s a short episode in which I put up the content I wrote about exposing myself to life and how my mind has been trying to take control of me. It’s about my fight with my own mind.

An interview with Mr. Aditya Sisodia on Emotional Resilience

Feb 28th, 2019 9m 37s

In this small interview that I conducted with Mr. Aditya Sisodia, I shared some key insights into emotional resilience- like how important it is, how can we build resilience, etc.