Sumeet shares the sacrifices made for his career, the impact of fame, and his distinctive approach to acting and directing. He reflects on his upbringing, the middle-class struggle, and how these experiences shaped his values and work ethic.
We discussed foundational topics such as the essence of genuine human connections, the importance of respecting colleagues, and the delicate act of balancing one’s identity amidst family responsibilities. Through insightful anecdotes and reflections, Sumeet imparts advice on self-care, the significance of pursuing personal passions, and the enduring nature of personal growth.
00:00 - Introduction
00:53 Introduction and Initial Thoughts
04:27 Childhood and Early Influences
06:47 How Acting became a passion
07:58 Struggles and Realizations
11:27 The process of Acting
22:56 The Journey of Parenthood
31:37 Balancing Personal and Professional Life
38:28 Generational Differences in Parenting
41:05 Privilege and Parenting
44:39 Balancing Personal and Family Values
49:28 Reconnecting with People After Having Kids
51:29 Making New Family Rituals
54:49 Balancing Parenting and Personal Time
57:20 What Life in Mumbai Has Taught Me
01:03:41 Respect and Dignity in the Workplace
01:08:09 The Power of Apologizing
01:10:57 Finding Personal Time and Space
01:12:28 Concluding Thoughts
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ABOUT VARUN
A creative entrepreneur turned content creator, Varun is one of India’s leading conversationalists in the modern business, personal development, and creator landscapes with over 1 million podcast listens.
The author of the bestseller Everything Is Out of Syllabus, he’s the host of Advertising Is Dead, one of India's most popular business podcasts with over 300,000 listens in 2021 alone, as well as co-host of Think Fast, an irreverent business podcast that has ranked #3 on Apple’s Podcast Marketing Charts.
In 2009, he co-founded The Glitch, India’s largest ‘digital-first’ creative agency.
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|| Take A Pause with Varun Duggirala ||
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|| Think Fast ||
https://pod.link/1596432556
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