Take it from the Ironwoman

Saurabh Mithal - Passionately Curious, Ep. 502

Episode Summary

1. Introduction and Philosophy 🌱✨: Saurabh is the founder and CEO of Passionately Curious, a solopreneur coach, writer, and teacher. He helps people and organizations show up as their best selves through empathy-driven marketing and community. He has been inspired by Seth Godin’s philosophy: πŸ’‘ Money = fuel for meaningful work, not the end goal. 2. Community and Learning πŸ€πŸ“š Community support lifts everyone up and strengthens organizations. 3. Provide feedback: β€œSpinach in your teeth” analogy πŸ₯¬β€”feedback may sting but it comes from care. Deeply influenced by Seth Godin’s works (This is Marketing πŸ“˜) with communities like Purple thrive on generosity πŸ’œ and mutual support. 5. Future Vision πŸš€πŸŒ : he sees himself as a teacher first, sometimes a community leader. Goal are to create spaces where people can do hard things together πŸ’ͺ. Works project-to-project, enabling people to overcome reluctance and embrace possibilities. 6. Energy, Renewal, and Personal Practices 🌊🎧🏊 Work energizes him rather than drains him. Practices: audiobooks 🎧, podcasts πŸŽ™οΈ, seaside walks πŸŒ…, swimming 🏊. Insight: You can’t swim at homeβ€”create the right space for the right work 🏠➑️🏊. 7. Book Recommendations πŸ“–πŸ’‘ The Art of Possibility (Zander, Zander) – life-changing, listened to countless times πŸ”. Big Magic (Elizabeth Gilbert) – magical and beautifully narrated ✨🎀. This is Marketing (Seth Godin) – more about human behavior than marketing 🌍. βœ… Key Takeaway: Generosity πŸ’œ, trust 🀝, and community 🌍 are the foundations for meaningful growth. Creating spaces where people can connect, support each other, and share feedback unlocks real progress πŸš€.

Episode Notes

Follow his blog and also his passion projects: https://www.saurabhs.blog/author/saurabhmithal/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saurabhmithal/

Writer, Teacher, Career Coach, Mentor. Work website: passionatelycurious.in I write a daily blog at https://blog.passionatelycurious.in