Celebrating the Outliers: A Journey from Podcast to Print
“Overachievers are their own best friends and worst enemies.” — Subroto Bagchi
“Entrepreneurship is a self-purification process.” — Phanindra Sama.
“A failure is only a failure if you never recover from it.” — Sridhar Vembu.
“I got into entrepreneurship to discover myself.” — N.K. Chaudhary
“When you have failures, your mind is more stimulated than it is with success.” — Sonam Wangchuk.
“As long as you are a reason for goodness to others, you have not failed.” — A.R. Rahman.
“Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional.” — Girish Mathrubootham.
Hey everyone,
I am thrilled to share that my dear friend, Pankaj Mishra, has turned his incredible podcast, “Outliers,” into a book called “Against the Grain: Lessons from the Outliers.”
Reading this book has been a journey of its own.
Subroto Bagchi’s reflections on overachievers struck a chord with me, highlighting the dual-edged nature of ambition. Phanindra Sama’s view on entrepreneurship as a self-purification process was refreshing, reminding us of the introspective journey it entails. Sridhar Vembu’s perspective on failure emphasizes resilience, a crucial element in any entrepreneurial journey. N.K. Chaudhary’s story is a powerful testament to self-discovery and perseverance. Sonam Wangchuk’s and A.R. Rahman’s insights provide profound lessons on turning failures into strengths and the true meaning of success.
For me, this book is like traveling from sound to written text. Seeing the podcast transcribed into words adds a new layer of depth and reflection.
If you’ve enjoyed the podcast, you’ll love the book. And if you still need to experience the Outliers podcast, now is the perfect time to dive in.
I highly recommend “Against the Grain: Lessons from the Outliers.” It’s a book that inspires you to think differently and embrace your unique journey.
Cheers to Pankaj for capturing and sharing these incredible stories with the world.
