by Navin Thukkaram | Jul 8, 2026 | Newsletter
Every July 4th, we celebrate independence. For America, independence means no other nation controls us. The same principle applies to our own lives, although complete independence is nearly impossible. We depend on countless people and systems every day – from...
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...
