Welcome to Part 1 of an inspiring conversation on the Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast with host Sachin Acharya and special guest Prantik Panigrahi — life coach, trainer, and author of Elements Within and Tattva Katha.

​In this episode, Prantik shares his incredible journey: growing up in an academically intense family, dealing with health and confidence struggles during childhood, discovering his passion for personal growth through a key mentor, and building an unstoppable habit of reading books that transformed his life and career.

​⏱️ Timestamps:

​[00:00] - Highlights & Teaser

​[01:21] - Welcome to BYOB Podcast with Sachin Acharya

​[02:04] - Introduction of Prantik Panigrahi

​[02:58] - Childhood Background & Growing Up in an Academic Family

​[05:35] - Early Health Challenges, Moving Cities & Loss of Confidence

​[07:40] - Choosing Computer Science over Medicine

​[10:05] - The Fateful Call & Meeting First Mentor Mr. Shyam Lulla

​[12:35] - Lessons from a "No Excuse" Mentor

​[13:20] - Beginning the Journey of Public Speaking

​[14:14] - Overcoming Excuses & Building a Powerful Reading Habit

​[16:20] - The Concept of Reading in "Shantiniketan"

​[18:00] - Finding Time & Places to Read Anywhere

​[22:00] - The Science of Reading: Level 1 (Reading) vs Level 2 (Understanding)

​[27:40] - How Subconscious Muscle Memory Helps You Master Reading

​[30:15] - Staying Focused & Ignoring Distractions Around You

Part 2 coming soon!

Check out Prantik sir on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prantik_panigrahi

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