by Navin Thukkaram | Mar 24, 2026 | Newsletter
Does your calendar control you? When I mention Valhalla Ascend — my men’s retreat in May — CEOs often reply that they don’t have time.. “IF I can find the time, I’m in!” But it’s not a “time” problem. We all have 24 hours in a day. It’s a calendar...
by Navin Thukkaram | Mar 12, 2026 | Newsletter
Many leaders misprice career risk. They calibrate using instincts built early in their careers, when making a career mistake could be existential. I remember this reality. I started at Lazard with no Wall Street connections, no family in New York, and a salary that...
by Navin Thukkaram | Feb 20, 2026 | Newsletter
Achievers love a full calendar. Back-to-back meetings. Deadlines. Dinners. I’m no exception. When my calendar is full, I feel productive. Safe, even. But I’ve had to ask myself a difficult question: is this comfort coming from doing the right things — or...
by Navin Thukkaram | Jan 26, 2026 | Newsletter
A lovely, happy dog that I often dog-sit was given a death sentence by a vet because she doesn’t move like a “healthy” dog (duh, she’s 14) and might be in too much pain later. His recommendation was to KILL her now. WTF?! It wasn’t a failure of expertise. It was a...
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...
