PinnedBrady Quinn on the importance of staying away from distractionsIn this clip, I ask Brady Quinn about what advice he would give to current high school football players trying to play D1 College football. One of Brady’s pieces of advice: stay away from bad distractions. https://youtu.be/SPLw3wjwWKUNFL1 min readNFL1 min read
May 21How to Manage Existential CrisesFor reference this is the question, I received: “Hey Arnav, I tend to find myself getting into what I describe as “existential crises” like every 2 months or so. I’m curious, any advice on managing them or ways to prevent them?” The first thing, obviously, I have to say, is…Existential Crises3 min readExistential Crises3 min read
May 14How to Process Being Laid OffBeing part of company layoffs can be tough to process. In this article, I answer the question, how to process being laid off? _______ Here’s the specific question I got for reference: Hey Arnav, I lost my job 4 months ago. The first 2 months I think I did a…Business3 min readBusiness3 min read
Apr 30How to best parent a child/teenager for success in adulthood?The other day, I received this message: “Hi Arnav, I know you may not be in this part of your live, but I am a parent of 3 young children (all under 14), and I’m curious, as someone whose in their late 20s, whose experienced becoming an adult recently in…Parenting5 min readParenting5 min read
Apr 23Is it bad being a “relationship” girl?Note: “Relationship” girls/guys are considered individuals who tend not to stay single long. They often are in a new relationship 4–6 months after a breakup. This is the question I received for context: “Hi Arnav, I consider myself to be a “relationship” girl. In my adult dating life over the…Relationships3 min readRelationships3 min read
Apr 16Why are so many people in their 20s unhappy?I got this message the other day: “Hey Arnav, in recent years, well-being has become more of a bigger topic in culture. Yet, what’s interesting, at least in my personal experience with my friends, is I don’t see more people happier even with the increased dialogue on mental health and…Unhappy5 min readUnhappy5 min read
Apr 9How to stop comparing yourself to others?Much like anything in life, you’ll have to work at it I think we naturally compare as human beings, especially with the tribe of friends and family we surround ourselves with. So, I think, one thing you can try and do is — actively when you see yourself comparing yourself…Comparison3 min readComparison3 min read
Apr 2How to move on from a breakup?First thing, and I think you’re doing it, is acknowledging reality for reality. I think a lot of people try to be delusional and not acknowledge what their true feelings are. …Breakups4 min readBreakups4 min read
Mar 26How to Deal with Unhappy PeopleThe other day, I received the following message: “Hey Arnav, hope all is well. I have recently gotten into a relationship. As naturally happens, I’m hanging out with my partner’s friends on a weekly basis. One of my partner’s friends is not the happiest or most joyful of people to…Unhappy4 min readUnhappy4 min read
Mar 19How to care less about what other people think & make decisions based on your desires?Hey guys, hope all is well. Today’s question is as follows: “Hey Arnav, I am a college freshman. I am currently dating my high school sweetheart, but we’re long distance. I am struggling with whether the two of us should continue/whether I should experience the single life. I love her…Confidence5 min readConfidence5 min read
