by Navin Thukkaram | Dec 19, 2025 | Newsletter
Why did I fly 20 hours to visit Sadhguru’s ashram in India? It wasn’t for the vegetarian food. I went to work on what I call the game behind the game. When I was younger, I played the visible game: achieving, making money, building a lifestyle. Most people play this...
by Navin Thukkaram | Nov 27, 2025 | Newsletter
While Thanksgiving is a great day to celebrate with friends and family, it usually leads to overeating in the name of enjoyment. But what if a little self-awareness could improve health outcomes dramatically while keeping all the fun? Here are 5 ways to avoid a...
by Navin Thukkaram | Oct 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
[warning: this email may not land well with some…] On Wall Street, “f—k you money” was the ultimate prize. You fought to make enough money to say F-U to the overlords – to never feel beholden again. While the term is crude, the underlying concept is surprisingly...
by Navin Thukkaram | Oct 10, 2025 | Newsletter
In an ancient Greek myth, Paris – a Trojan prince – must choose the fairest among three goddesses: Aphrodite (love), Athena (wisdom/strategy), and Hera (power/kingship). Each offers a bribe, and Aphrodite promises Helen of Sparta, the most beautiful woman alive. Paris...
by Navin Thukkaram | Jul 31, 2025 | Newsletter
I’m driving through Italy right now—somewhere between Rome and the Ligurian coast. An hour ago, I picked a random lunch spot on Google Maps. Never been and barely checked it. But the moment it was in the GPS, I felt secure. I had a destination. A plan. That’s when I...
