Hey friends,
I just finished Do Epic Shit by Ankur Warikoo, and it’s like someone shook me awake over a cup of chai. Ankur’s this entrepreneur-turned-storyteller, and this book? It’s not your typical “rah-rah” self-help. It’s raw, messy, and real—more like a chat with a friend who’s been there, done that, and wants you to dodge the potholes he didn’t.
He kicks off with failure: “Success is not the absence of obstacles; it’s the courage to push through.” I felt that. I’ve tripped over my share of life’s hiccups, and Ankur’s take is refreshing—no sugarcoating, just truth. Then there’s time: “You don’t find time; you make it.” Pallavi caught me nodding at that one—she’s always nudging me to stop scrolling and start living. She’s right, and so is he.
Ankur’s big on habits too. “Small things done consistently lead to big results,” he writes. It’s simple, but it stuck—less about grand plans, more about showing up daily. And love? “Don’t chase people; attract them by being you.” That hit home. I’ve wasted energy trying to fit in, when being myself was the quieter win.
The book’s a patchwork of short, punchy chapters—sometimes it jumps around, but that’s its charm. It’s unfiltered Ankur: part mentor, part rebel. If you’re stuck or just craving a nudge, this one’s a keeper. Here’s what I’m pocketing:
- Face failure—it’s a teacher.
- Make time, don’t wait for it.
- Small habits beat big dreams.
- Be yourself, not a chaser.
- Success takes grit, not luck.
- Say no to protect your yes.
- Learn from everyone, always.
- Money’s a tool, not a goal.
- Rest is strength, not weakness.
- Do what scares you—epic follows.
What’s your epic move lately? Let’s swap notes!
Till next time,
Ashish