I’m writing this on the other side of a whirlwind 72-hour journey:

• A missed flight from Jamnagar kicked things off.

• Then a road trip to Rajkot.

• Rajkot to Mumbai.

• Mumbai to Singapore, with a 12-hour layover.

• And finally, Singapore to Sydney.

It feels good to be back. There’s always a bit of culture shock when I land in Sydney. Everything’s calmer, quieter, and slower compared to the hustle and bustle of India. But honestly? I like both.

Some quick contrasts:

• India’s unmatched when it comes to convenience and affordability. Quick commerce? I already miss it.→ I had to take an hour long trip just to get groceries and carry heavy bags back home.

• The west leans heavily into individualism. Life here feels more about you, while India feels like us.

Jet lag’s been hitting hard, but I’ve tried to get some rest. The first thing I did when I landed? Set up my room, unpack, and organise. I need my systems in place before I dive back into work.

Curiosity is a Superpower

I’m a huge advocate for random curiosity. Why? Because it connects everything:

• What you work on (internships, side hustles, content, startups).

• What you study (books, university, random Google rabbit holes).

• What you build.

It’s all about transferring knowledge—taking what works in one area and embedding it into another.

This quote blew my mind:

That hit me hard.

Most people want to show off what they know. But the real magic happens when you admit you don’t know something and dive in with genuine excitement.

• Making ChatGPT my best friend and asking it random, wacky questions.

• Taking notes whenever inspiration hits, whether I’m bored, wandering, or even in the shower.

• Mapping processes and concepts out, trying to understand how a simple shop on the street makes money, or how a piece of tech works, or why an airplane engine sticks out and creates patterns in the sky.

Because here’s what happens:

The dots suddenly connect.

That’s where innovation comes from—not just knowing why something works, but being able to translate it into something new.

Being High Agency

The other day, someone asked me about work-life balance.

I’m 21, so take this with a grain of salt. But here’s what I think:

If you want to stand out, you can’t just do what you’re “supposed” to do.

Being high agency means taking control, going the extra mile, and not waiting for someone else to tell you what to do.

• Hours of focused work in a state of flow.

• Constantly thinking, jotting down ideas, and observing.

• Reading, listening to podcasts, and connecting dots.

It takes a bit of obsession to create something meaningful.

If your primary focus is balance, you’ll never push hard enough to create something extraordinary. But if your focus is doing your best work, you’ll do whatever it takes to get there.

Self-Improvement is the Gateway

I get messages all the time from people—especially those in high school—asking for advice. Honestly, I’m in no place to give advice. But here’s what I’d tell anyone:

Get better. Get addicted to self-improvement.

The goal isn’t to become a monk or a super-athlete. For me, the goal has always been to build cool things, scale businesses, and enjoy every bit of life along the way.

Back in 2019, I started small:

• Working out.

• Reading.

• Meditating.

• Journaling.

• Getting organised.

If I hadn’t started working on myself back then, there’s no way I could do the things I do now. And I’ve got a long way to go.

Here’s the point:

Adopt a growth mindset. Everything can be learned. Who I am today won’t be who I am tomorrow—I can get better, and so can you.

People often ask me, Why be a jack of all trades?

Because most successful entrepreneurs—aside from highly technical ones—are jacks of all trades. They’re good enough at many things to bring them all together.

So here are my four words:

Try to get better. It might feel counterproductive at first, but trust me, it’ll compound across everything you touch.

Resources

Here are a few things I’ve been learning from and loving recently:

1. 2025 Goal Tracking Template [FREE]: This is a Notion template I built myself to stay on track with my goals this year, it’s split up into four quarters of the year, Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4. The tool also allows you to track your progress and set KPI’s [Key performance Indicators] for yourself in order to get to your goals.

• Get the Template Here

• Watch the Tutorial

1. Aadit Palicha on Scaling Zepto: I recently watched an interview with Aadit Palicha, the founder of Zepto, and I was genuinely impressed. The guy knows his business inside out, and his execution rigour is next level.

• His complete understanding of Zepto’s metrics. He knows the ins and outs of the numbers like it’s second nature.

• The way he prioritises speed and discipline while scaling. Many startups go off the rails when they’re flush with cash, over-hiring and losing focus, but Aadit stays grounded.

• His focus on learning from other successful founders—he spends time with them to understand their mistakes and avoid repeating them.

Aadit’s sharpness and how dialed-in he is with every aspect of his business are things I’m taking notes on. If you’re into startups or just love learning from cool people this episode is worth your time.

Watch it here.

Thanks for reading Epiphanies. I’ll be back next week with more stories, insights, and reflections.

Until then,
Moksh