Good morning everyone. My name is Kevin Vasan and it's a true honor to deliver this speech to you today. So lately I had a thought about how such crucial problems are just hidden in plain sight. One problem to be specific, addiction. Now there are addictions that vary from thing to thing. Let's start off with something pretty simple and relatable to all of us. Have you ever told yourself just five more minutes? Five more minutes scrolling, watching, refreshing until suddenly an hour passes by. Yeah, me too. ...

हाय एवरीवन, आई एम संदीप त्यागी एंड मोस्ट ऑफ यू नो मी एस कोच संदीप। आई एम अ फिटनेस एक्सपर्ट एस दे से। बट आई रियली देखो कि मुझे फिटनेस की बातें करने के लिए लंच के बाद बुलाया है। मैं बहुत कुछ सोच के आया था कि ये बोलूंगा फिटनेस के बारे में वो बोलूंगा। बट सबसे पहले मुझे आपसे एक बहुत सीरियस बात करनी है। सेट इट डाउन एवरीवन। सया तू तो बदला नहीं है। मौसम जरा सा बदला हुआ है। सिर्फ इतना बदला है कि पहले मैं आपके साथ उधर बैठता था और आज मैं आप सबके सामने स्टेज पे खड़ा हूं और वहां से यहां तक का सफर मैंने 22 सालों में तय क ...

When Odysseus and his soldiers left Troy victorious, they wanted nothing more than a speedy journey home to rejoin with their families. Then a storm blew them off path to the island of the Lotus Eaters. The Lotus Eaters tempted them in the most pleasant and compelling ways to stay on their island, forget about their voyage, forget about their families. The soldiers were only able to resume their voyage to reunite with their families by strong exercise of their willpower.Like Homer's Lotus Eaters, modern cor ...

What gets you out of bed in the morning. Is it your mom. Do you set an alarm.Or does do not disturb on your phone wake you up. Is it the sun. Is it your bladder. Is it hunger.Is it a desire to make the most of every moment or the urge to be more. Do any of you just roll over and go back to sleep or at least pretend to. I always used to call this half sleep.How long can you keep it up. Can you roll over for 1 hour, two, five, a whole day. At what point do you just get a little bored and get out of bed.This i ...

Problem Identification & Solution - The founders identified loneliness and dissatisfaction among people in Tier 1 cities, who often feel disconnected despite being surrounded by others [1] - The proposed solution is a run club, "Daud," designed to foster social connections and improve mental and physical well-being through group fitness activities [2][3] - The run club integrates running with social elements to make it more appealing and sustainable for participants [3] Run Club Model & Community Impact - The run club started with 30-50 people and grew to over 400-500 participants per run, creating a movement that attracts a diverse crowd [3] - The model includes a run followed by a social venue with music, coffee, and games to encourage interaction and networking [3] - The run club provides a sense of community and family for individuals who have moved away from their hometowns, combating loneliness [3] - Participants have experienced physical transformations, with many running for the first time and achieving significant weight loss [3] Business Philosophy & Growth Strategy - The founders emphasize the importance of acting on ideas promptly and using available resources, rather than waiting for perfect conditions [4][5] - The company focuses on creating a valuable experience for participants, even through small gestures like providing a ₹20 (approximately $0.25 USD) cup of coffee [5] - The company aims to expand the run club concept across India, building on the success and community impact achieved in the first year [3] - The company values consistency, discipline, and continuous effort as key drivers for building a successful community and achieving personal growth [5]

Overcoming Challenges & Achieving Goals - The speaker emphasizes that obstacles are often internal, such as fear and self-doubt, rather than external [2] - Perseverance and relentless effort are crucial for achieving success, as demonstrated by the speaker's experiences [11] - The speaker highlights the importance of discipline in achieving ambitious goals, citing the training regimen for climbing Everest and Lhotse twice in one season [26] - The speaker suggests that starting, despite doubts and imperfections, is essential for realizing dreams [29][30] Risk Management & Decision Making - Mountaineering involves assessing terrain, managing risks, and making critical decisions at high altitudes [7] - The speaker underscores the importance of knowing when to retreat, as demonstrated by the decision to turn back on Annapurna [17] - The speaker acknowledges the inherent risks in mountaineering, noting the high death rate on Annapurna (32%) [15] - The speaker highlights the emotional toll of witnessing death during climbs and the need to cope with trauma [12][13] Mental Fortitude & Resilience - The speaker emphasizes the mental challenges of high-altitude climbing, including impaired cognitive function and the need to overcome self-doubt [10][17] - The speaker describes the physical and mental exhaustion experienced during climbs, requiring immense resilience [11] - The speaker notes that failures can fuel dreams and increase determination [9]

Health Optimization - Lowering resting heart rate before sleep is highlighted as the single best action for health improvement [1][6] - Aim for a 10% reduction in resting heart rate over a month, for example, from 60 bpm to 54 bpm [1] Sleep Quality Enhancement - Eating the final meal 4 hours before bedtime aids digestion and lowers heart rate, improving sleep quality [1][2][3] - Turning off screens an hour before bed allows the body to wind down, preventing a roused state that elevates heart rate [3][4] - Avoiding caffeine intake after noon is crucial due to its 6-hour half-life, which can disrupt sleep if consumed later in the day [4] Environmental Factors - Using amber and red lights instead of blue lights in the house can help promote relaxation [4] Relaxation Techniques - Incorporating a wind-down routine such as reading, walking, breath work, or meditation can calm the body and mind [5] Mental Well-being - High-quality sleep, achieved through optimized resting heart rate, is beneficial for mood and can alleviate anxiety or depression [6]

Core Philosophy - Brute willpower is universally applicable for achieving goals [1] - Applying willpower to various challenges yields favorable results [1] - Inability to force smart action leads to failure [1] Application of Willpower - Willpower can be applied to gym workouts, quitting smoking, and resisting temptations [1]