One of India's most-loved creators, Ishan Sharma opens up about his journey, his reasons for becoming a creator and what makes him tick. Ishan shares his reasons behind dropping out of college and is someone who has found success by carving his own path through social media and entrepreneurship. Despite the challenges of managing a YouTube channel, a social media services agency, and adjusting to the demands of college, Ishan chose to leave college to fully commit to his passions. Throughout the conversation, Ishan shares his motivations for starting on YouTube to improve his communication skills, the realisation of needing to market one's skills effectively, and how he built and grew his business leveraging his alumni network. He accepts that he faces doubts and the uncertainty of not having a traditional educational path, but Ishan emphasises the importance of hard work, staying true to one's values, and continuously learning and adapting. The hosts discuss the changing perceptions of success and education, the impact of social media on learning and connections, and the importance of planning for life's unpredictability. 0:00 Let’s begin! 00:52 Dropping out of college 03:27 Why did you start your YouTube journey? 04:57 Important to know how to pitch and sell 07:16 Marker 07:16 Family support 09:44 Time Management 11:01 More friends or fewer friends? 13:51 Struggles of dropping out 17:40 Reality of the creator life 27:13 Side Hustle or Work-life Balance? 29:10 Hunger for learning 33:51 Future plans? Or go with the flow? 36:17 Please, look up from your phones! 38:36 Planning for the future 43:20 Books, not social media, are the best way to learn 44:57 Tips to grow The Oddcast