The Inspired Folks
The Inspired Folks is a podcast that helps listeners achieve financial freedom, purpose, and entrepreneurship. Hosted by Rashid, Syam, and Lijin, it offers practical tools on mindset, personal growth, and building a life of freedom. The show focuses on real talk and real transformation without fluff.
Episodes
Poor Charlie’s Almanack
What if you had learned Charlie Munger’s most powerful ideas at 20?In this episode, we explore timeless lessons from Poor Charlie’s Almanack — ideas about decision-making, money, psychology, human behaviour, avoiding mistakes, and building a better life.Charlie Munger was known not just for investing, but for the way he thought. His approach was simple: understand how the world works, learn from m
Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment
How reliable are our decisions, really?We often assume that good judgment comes from knowledge, experience, and expertise. But what happens when two equally qualified people look at the same facts and arrive at completely different conclusions?That is the central idea behind Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment by Daniel Kahneman, Olivier Sibony, and Cass R. Sunstein.We often talk about bias — a consis
Scarcity Brain
Phone addiction may not be the real problem.Why does the brain keep asking for one more scroll, one more video, one more notification, one more purchase, one more experience—even when we already have enough?In this episode, we explore ideas from Michael Easter’s Scarcity Brain and look at how our ancient survival wiring can get trapped in modern “more” loops.We discuss how scarcity, dopamine, soci
The Big Leap
What if the biggest thing holding you back… isn’t the world around you, but an invisible limit within you?Sometimes, just when life starts getting better, we pull ourselves back. We overthink. We create problems. We doubt ourselves. We become uncomfortable with success, happiness, love, or even abundance.Why?In this episode, we explore one of the most powerful ideas from Gay Hendricks’ book, The B
Finite and Infinite Games
What if the biggest mistake we make in life is treating everything like a game that must be won?In Finite and Infinite Games, James P. Carse introduces a powerful way of looking at life, career, relationships, success, competition and even our identity.Some games are played to win.Others are played to keep the game going.In this episode of The Inspired Folks, we explore the difference between fini
The Four Agreements
What if most of the stress in your life is not coming from what people do… but from the meaning you give to it?In this episode of The Inspired Folks, we explore one of the most powerful books on personal freedom — The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz.We unpack four simple ideas that can completely change the way you think, communicate and live:• Be impeccable with your word• Don’t take anything
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine
What if someone looks completely fine from the outside… but has been living alone inside for years?Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine is not just a story about loneliness. It is a story about trauma, emotional survival, friendship, connection, and the quiet ways human beings learn to protect themselves from pain.Eleanor has routines.She goes to work.She comes home.She says she is fine.But underne
The Gap and The Gain
Why do successful people still feel like they’re not enough?Why do we keep chasing the next goal, the next promotion, the next achievement… yet happiness always seems just out of reach?In this episode of The Inspired Folks, we explore one of the most powerful mindset books I’ve ever read:📖 The Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin Hardy.This isn’t just a book about success.It’s about
Dopamine Nation
📱 “ഈ Dopamine നിങ്ങളെ തീർക്കും”എന്തുകൊണ്ടാണ് ഫോൺ കൈയിൽ എടുത്താൽ വീണ്ടും വയ്ക്കാൻ കഴിയാത്തത്?എന്തുകൊണ്ടാണ് Instagram, YouTube Shorts, Reels, Notifications എല്ലാം വീണ്ടും വീണ്ടും നമ്മളെ വിളിക്കുന്നത്?ഇത് Willpower-ന്റെ പ്രശ്നമല്ല.ഇത് നിങ്ങളുടെ തലച്ചോറിലെ Dopamine System-ന്റെ കഥയാണ്.Anna Lembke എഴുതിയ ലോകപ്രശസ്ത പുസ്തകം “Dopamine Nation” അടിസ്ഥാനമാക്കി നമ്മൾ ചർച്ച ചെയ്യുന്നത്:✅ Phone Addiction എങ്ങനെ
The School Of Life
Success is not just about getting good marks.Understanding life is real success.In this episode, we discuss in depth the book School of Life by Dr. Vasuki IAS.What this book teaches:✅ What is success?✅ Life lessons that school doesn't teach us✅ How to deal with emotions?✅ How to prepare children for life?✅ Things parents, teachers and students need to knowThis is not just a book review.It'
The Status Game
Why do people crave promotions, luxury cars, followers, titles, degrees, and recognition?What if money isn’t the real game… status is?In this episode of The Inspired Folks, we explore one of the most thought-provoking books of recent years—The Status Game by Will Storr.In this deep conversation, we discuss:✅ Why humans constantly compare themselves with others✅ The psychology behind success, fame,
The Second Mountain
Most people spend their lives climbing the first mountain.A good job.Money.Status.Success.Recognition.But what happens when you reach the top and still feel something is missing?In this Malayalam book review of The Second Mountain by David Brooks, we explore one of the most important questions in life:“What comes after success?”This book is about purpose, relationships, service, commitment, and fi
The 12 Week Year
Most people overestimate what they can achieve in a year and underestimate what they can achieve in 12 focused weeks.In this episode, we dive into The 12 Week Year—a powerful framework that challenges traditional annual goal setting. We explore why so many goals fail, how urgency drives execution, and how focusing on a 12-week cycle can dramatically improve results in business, health, finances, a
Principles by Ray Dalio - P2
What if the quality of your life is determined by the quality of your decisions?In this episode of Zasyl Talk, we dive deep into the powerful lessons from Principles by Ray Dalio—one of the world's most successful investors and entrepreneurs.Join us as we discuss:✅ How to make better decisions✅ Learning from mistakes without repeating them✅ Building your own life principles✅ Creating a pathway
Principles by Ray Dalio - P1
Success is not just about motivation.It’s about having the right principles to make better decisions in life, business, money, relationships, and personal growth.In this Episode, I break down some of the most powerful lessons from the book Principles by Ray Dalio — one of the world’s most respected investors and thinkers.This Episode is for entrepreneurs, professionals, migrants, dreamers, and any
How to Win Friends and Influence People. - P2
In this Episode, we explore one of the most powerful self-development books ever written — How to Win Friends and Influence People.Why do some people naturally attract respect, build strong relationships, and influence others without force?What is the psychology behind making people like you, trust you, and listen to you?This timeless book by Dale Carnegie reveals the hidden principles of human co
Too Big To Know
What if everything we know about knowledge is outdated?In this Episode, we break down Too Big to Know by David Weinberger — a powerful book that explains how the internet has completely transformed the way we understand knowledge, truth, and expertise.Before the internet, knowledge lived in books, libraries, and experts. Today, it lives in networks, links, and constant updates. But is that making
Thinking in Systems
If you feel stuck in life, business, or money… this is not a motivation problem — it’s a systems problem.In this Episode, we break down Think in Systems by Donella H. Meadows — one of the most powerful books ever written on understanding how the world really works. Learn how hidden systems control your habits, income, relationships, and success.This is not self-help. This is how life actually work
The Paradox Of Choice -
What if having more choices is actually making your life worse?In this Episode, we break down the powerful ideas from The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz — a book that will completely change how you think about decision-making, happiness, and modern life.We live in a world where endless options are celebrated…But behind the scenes, they are quietly increasing anxiety, regret, and dissatisfacti
Thinking Fast and Slow - P2
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel KahnemanHow much control do you really have over your decisions?In Thinking, Fast and Slow, Nobel Prize-winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman explores the two systems that shape the way we think: one fast, intuitive, and automatic—and the other slow, deliberate, and analytical.From everyday choices to major life decisions, our minds are constantly using shortcuts t
Thinking Fast and Slow - P1
Your brain is lying to you — and Nobel Prize-winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman can prove it.In this episode-by-episode deep dive into one of the most influential books of the 21st century, we unpack Kahneman's groundbreaking framework of two competing systems driving every thought, decision, and judgment you make. System 1 is fast, instinctive, and emotional — System 2 is slower, more deliberat
How to win friends and Influence People- Dale Carnegie
How to win friends and Influence People- Dale Carnegie
ഡോപ്പമിൻ ഡോസ് മുതൽ ഡിജിറ്റൽ ഡീറ്റോക്സ് വരെ- Part 2 interview with Dr Manu Melwin Joy
ഡോപ്പമിൻ ഡോസ് മുതൽ ഡിജിറ്റൽ ഡീറ്റോക്സ് വരെ- Part 2 interview with Dr Manu Melwin Joy
An Inspiring Talk with Dr. Manu Melwin Joy about How technology is affecting us and how to tackle it - Part 1
Dr. Manu Melwin Joy is currently working as Assistant Professor at School of Management Studies, CUSAT. He has published 51 research papers in reputed International Journals and Conference Proceedings. Apart from publishing articles in accredited journals, he has authored seven books with the most recent one titled "PLAYBOUR - Gamification for employee engagement". Dr. Manu was honoured
IKIGAI - Book Review
Ikigai is a Japanese concept that means “a reason for being.” 🌱It sits at the intersection of what you love, what you’re good at, what the world needs, and what you can be rewarded for. Discovering your Ikigai helps bring clarity, purpose, and long-term fulfillment to both life and work. Research shows that living with a strong sense of purpose is linked to better mental health, resilience, and lo
Power Of Regret - Daniel Pink
📘 The Power of Regret – (Malayalam)നാം എല്ലാവരും ജീവിതത്തിൽ ഒരിക്കൽങ്കിലും അനുഭവിക്കുന്ന വികാരമാണ് പശ്ചാത്താപം.പലരും അതിനെ ഒരു ദുർബലതയായി കാണുന്നു…പക്ഷേ ഈ പുസ്തകം പറയുന്നു — പശ്ചാത്താപം ഒരു ശക്തിയാണ്.The Power of Regret നമ്മൾ ഒഴിവാക്കാൻ ശ്രമിക്കുന്ന ആ വികാരത്തെഒരു വഴികാട്ടിയായി, ജീവിതം മാറ്റുന്ന ഉപകരണമായി മാറ്റുന്നു.നഷ്ടമായ അവസരങ്ങൾ, എടുത്ത തെറ്റായ തീരുമാനങ്ങൾ,“അന്ന് അങ്ങനെ ചെയ്തിരുന്നെങ്കിൽ…” എന്
Do not Believe Everything You Think - Joseph Nguyen
Don’t Believe Everything You Think | Book Insights | The Inspired PodcastWhat if your thoughts are not always telling you the truth?In this episode of The Inspired Podcast, we dive deep into the powerful book “Don’t Believe Everything You Think”, a simple yet life-changing reminder that most of our stress, fear, and self-doubt comes from believing our thoughts without questioning them.This book ch
Essentialism - Greg Mckewon
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown is a powerful guide to living and working with clarity, focus, and purpose in a world overloaded with distractions. The core idea of the book is simple yet transformative: instead of trying to do more, learn to do less but better. McKeown challenges the modern belief that success comes from saying yes to everything and shows how this mi
Comfort Crisis - Michael Easter
🔥 Why You MUST Step Into Discomfort | The Comfort Crisis – Full Breakdown (Malayalam)We live in a world designed for comfort…But what if comfort is slowly killing our focus, resilience, and inner strength?In this episode, Syam & Lijin dive deep into Michael Easter’s bestselling book The Comfort Crisis — a powerful exploration of why humans are becoming weaker, more distracted, and less fulfill
Laziness Does not Exist - Devon Price
Laziness Doesn’t Exist” – The Inspired Folks 🔥What if everything you believed about laziness… was a lie?In this episode, we break down one of the most eye-opening books of our time — Laziness Does Not Exist by Dr. Devon Price — and explore why what we call “laziness” is often exhaustion, overwhelm, fear, and unmet human needs.🎯 What you'll learn in this review:– The shocking truth behind the “
The Comfort Crisis - Michael Easter
🔥 Why You MUST Step Into Discomfort | The Comfort Crisis – Full Breakdown (Malayalam)We live in a world designed for comfort…But what if comfort is slowly killing our focus, resilience, and inner strength?In this episode, Syam & Lijin dive deep into Michael Easter’s bestselling book The Comfort Crisis — a powerful exploration of why humans are becoming weaker, more distracted, and less fulfill
Obstacle is the Way
Every obstacle hides an opportunity — if you know how to see it.In this powerful episode, Syam Mohan, Lijin, and Rashid dive deep into Ryan Holiday’s classic, “The Obstacle Is the Way,” exploring how ancient Stoic wisdom can transform your biggest challenges into stepping stones for success.🔹 Learn how to face failure with strength and calm.🔹 Discover real-life examples of leaders who turned setba
Linchpin - Seth Godin
Why YOU Must Become Indispensable in 2025Are you replaceable? Or are you a linchpin — someone who brings creativity, emotional labour, excellence, and initiative to every part of life?In this video, I dive deep into Seth Godin’s transformational book Linchpin and break down the mindset shifts, practical frameworks, and powerful ideas that can help you:✔️ Stand out in your career✔️ Build emotional
The Shallow -Part 2 - Book review - Nicholas Carr
The Shallows – What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains | Book Summary & Key InsightsIs the internet making us smarter — or just more distracted? 💭In The Shallows, Nicholas Carr explores how our constant connection to screens, notifications, and endless information is reshaping the way we think, read, and remember.In this video, I dive into the key ideas from The Shallows — how technology affe
Same as Ever - Book review - Morgan Housel
Same as EverIn a world that’s changing faster than ever, some things remain the same — our emotions, memories, dreams, and the stories that shape us. “Same as Ever” (അതേപോലെ തന്നെ) is a Malayalam podcast that reflects on the unchanging truths of life — love, time, connection, and purpose.Each episode brings heartfelt conversations, thoughtful reflections, and relatable stories that remind us how h
The Shallows- Book by Nicholas Carr
🎙️ The Inspired Folks | Lijin & Syam Talk About The Shallows by Nicholas CarrWhat is the internet doing to our brains? 💻🧠In this thought-provoking episode of The Inspired Folks, Lijin and Syam dive deep into Nicholas Carr’s bestselling book The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains. Together, they unpack how constant connectivity is reshaping our ability to focus, think deeply, an
The Magic of Thinking Big - Book by David J Schwartz
🚀 The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz is one of the most influential self-help books ever written, teaching you how to think bigger, act bolder, and achieve greater success in life and business.In this video, we explore the most powerful lessons from the book, including:✅ How to develop unshakable confidence and overcome fear✅ Why mindset is more important than intelligence or talent✅ T
The War of Art - Steven Pressfield
✌️In this episode, Lijin and Syam deep dive into The War of Art — a book that reveals why we never start the things we dream about.Is it laziness? Lack of motivation? Or something much deeper?Join us as we unpack Steven Pressfield’s powerful insights on Resistance, creativity, fear, and discipline.🎙️ Discover why the real battle isn’t outside — it’s inside you.If you’ve ever felt stuck, distracted
Ego Is the Enemy - Ryan Holiday
Okay, assuming you're referring to Ryan Holiday's book "Ego is the Enemy," here's a description:Ryan Holiday's "Ego is the Enemy" is a compelling exploration of how our ego can be the primary obstacle to success, happiness, and self-improvement. Drawing on a vast array of historical figures, philosophical insights, and cautionary tales, Holiday argues that ego i
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