Ep.300 - Audiogyan's 300th episode with Kedar Nimkar

John Pathrose interviews me in this 300th Episode. The Host becomes the guest. John is an old friend and a media professional. The following topics were covered in our conversation. 

Power of Design

1. What is design (your definition)?

2. What is the impact of design (beyond visual – socio/economic/political)?

3. What is the current opportunity in the design world – past, current, or future?

4. How would you pitch ‘the world of design’ to someone – why is it exciting?

5. Three favorite design moments

Power of Knowledge

1. What are your top 3 learnings through Audiogyan

2. Share some aahaa moments during your conversations

3. How has this helped you?

4. Role of knowledge in a ‘fake it till you make it’ world

5. Spoke to 300 knowledgeable people – what is the commonality amongst them (attitude/ qualities/ aptitude)

Power of Passion

1. What does passion mean to you - and how has it influenced your Audiogyan journey?

2. How do you maintain and nurture your passion over time, especially when faced with obstacles or setbacks? How do you keep the energy high?

3. In your opinion, what are the signs that someone is passionate about something – how do you apply this in your professional life?

4. How do you think passion differs from mere interest or enthusiasm, and why is it important? What advice would you give to someone who is struggling to find their passion or purpose in life?

5. Have you ever had to make a decision that required you to choose between your passion and a more practical or secure option? How did you approach that decision?

Reference links

1. https://audiogyan.com/2018/05/02/noopur-datye/

2. https://audiogyan.com/2023/12/13/discussing-typeface/

3. https://audiogyan.com/2019/10/02/anupama-hoskere/

4. https://audiogyan.com/2020/12/02/neelkanth-chhaya/

5. https://audiogyan.com/2019/01/02/ayaz-basrai/

6. https://audiogyan.com/2024/04/10/measure-of-good-designers/

7. https://audiogyan.com/2024/04/16/design-leadership-in-startups/

8. https://audiogyan.com/2017/09/27/shiva-n/

9. https://audiogyan.com/2017/03/19/varun-grover/

10. https://audiogyan.com/?type=wrtd-series

11. https://audiogyan.com/?proffession=typographer

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