Redefining Success: Inside The Mind Of 31-Year-Old Retiree Ashish Kumar | Who We Are EP7
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Published 2024-05-20
From his formative years and the influence of studying overseas to his experiences as a civil servant in Singapore, we explore the factors that shaped Ashish's unique perspective on life and work. Along the way, we confront pressing questions about employment, early retirement, and the pursuit of personal freedom in a society bound by expectations.
Join me as we dissect the essence of Ashish Kumar, examining the values and principles that define his existence beyond the confines of traditional success. With each chapter, we peel back the layers of conventional wisdom, challenging misconceptions and igniting introspection. As we navigate through Ashish's story, we are reminded of the importance of living authentically and aligning our actions with our deepest values.
Prepare to be inspired, provoked, and enlightened as we embark on this journey of exploration with Ashish Kumar.
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00:00 Introduction
00:22 Getting to know Ashish Kumar
03:04 The impact of his upbringing
05:39 The influence of studying overseas
09:28 Ashish's Experience as a Singaporean Bureaucrat
14:26 Addressing the challenges & limitations of employment
16:00 Early retirement: A privilege, a choice, or both?
19:11 Navigating the divide between work and personal Life
22:13 What defines Ashish Kumar: Unpacking identity and values
24:50 Pursuing freedom & challenging societal expectations
30:47 Systemic changes towards a flexible work culture
33:31 The dilemma of commitment in pursuit of freedom
34:49 Misconceptions of early retirement
37:03 Reflections on a meaningful life
40:33 The Deathbed Exercise
41:33 Surprising insights after early retirement
45:58 Final thoughts
All Comments (10)
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i caught this earlier this morning and thought this was a great view with better/deeper insights than the rice media article. worthy of a watch. Coming from a similar background of pulling the "early retirement" trigger early (but at 33 instead of 31), Ashih's views on finding meaning, being more or less immune to external views on his choices in life and discussion on values was particularly noteworthy and resonated with me. I also enjoyed the spiel on work being not just work but an overhang on your mental capacity with it being difficult to disengage. Normally not a fan of the interviewer, but kudos to her for letting him free flow and articulate his views without interruption or many cliched questions.
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Excellent interview! Thank you Ashish for sharing his perspective.
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So much wisdom in this interview. Appreciate it Ashish👍🏼
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Sounds like a young version of bilahari kausikan. Smart but too much of a rebel to be in the civil service.
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his england damn power sia!
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Thank you, Ashish, for doing this interview. May I ask - what sort of books do you enjoy reading and who are your favourite authors?
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Matrix, self realisation.
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With this double down, you better not be seen for the rest of your life in any form of job interview, advertisement or employment, else this is just misleading, attention-seeking, self-promoting BS.
