by Navin Thukkaram | Jun 20, 2026 | Newsletter
This weekend is Midsummer in Sweden – where the sun never sets. For thousands of years, people have celebrated this moment, long before modern nations or quarterly earnings reports. It’s a reminder that life moves in seasons. While we may know this...
by Navin Thukkaram | Apr 28, 2026 | Newsletter
Are you a conscious leader? Are you sure? Last week, I sat on stage with Sadhguru — yes, THAT Sadhguru. Sadhguru has 70M+ online followers, billions of online views, and a foundation powered by millions of volunteers that has planted 100+ million trees. Heads of...
by Navin Thukkaram | Apr 20, 2026 | Newsletter
Not right now…but… What if AI created a humanoid robot that could deliver the retreat by exactly copying my style? Or better yet, it could create a robot-Tony Robbins or the Buddha himself? Good thing AI can’t recreate our location (below)…click to see more: But...
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...