The Inner Game with Vishal Khandelwal

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Musings on investing, learning, and the business of life.

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September 11, 20269 min

Ep. 106 - My Money Advice to People in their 40s and 50s

If you're in your 40s or 50s, money starts to feel different. The stakes are higher, the runway is shorter, and the responsibilities are heavier. You have kids growing up, parents ageing, and no universal social security to fall back on. At this stage, a financial mistake can take years to recover from — if at all. In this video, I share my most important money advice for people in their 40s and 50s. This isn't about chasing quick returns, but about building resilience, protecting your wealth, and creating a plan you can live with for decades. #Investing #PersonalFinance #FinancialPlanning #MoneyTips #InvestingAfter40 #InvestingAfter50 #WealthBuilding #RetirementPlanning #FinancialFreedom #InvestSmart #MoneyAdvice #SafalNiveshak

September 11, 20265 min

Ep. 107 - The Teachers We Don't Recognise Until Years Later

In life, our greatest teachers aren't always the ones we expect. Some lessons arrive quietly, in ordinary moments we barely notice. Others come through pain, forcing us to see the truth we've been avoiding. And some are taught by time itself, shaping us slowly, year after year. In this video, I share a story from my own life about how I learned to see these teachers, and how they've changed the way I look at kindness, loss, and the passing years. It's not a motivational speech or a lecture, just a reflection on moments that stayed with me. If you've ever felt like life was trying to tell you something but you were too busy to notice, this one's for you. #LifeLessons #PersonalGrowth #Kindness #Mindfulness #SelfReflection #LessonsFromLife #EmotionalIntelligence #Wisdom #Time #Pain #GrowthMindset #Storytelling #LifeTeacher

September 11, 20267 min

Ep. 105 - Nobody Knows Anything (And What Can You Do About It)

In my latest Mastermind Huddle, I shared a simple but powerful idea—Nobody knows anything. Not me, not you, not even the legends of investing. In this video, I explore how embracing uncertainty can make you a better investor and a more adaptable human being. From focusing on process over prediction, to building a margin of safety, to letting go of the pressure of always being right, this mindset can transform how you approach both markets and life. Watch, reflect, and maybe even breathe a little easier knowing you don't have to have it all figured out. #InvestingWisdom #NobodyKnowsAnything #LifelongLearning #InvestingForBeginners #ValueInvesting #InvestorMindset #StockMarketIndia #FinancialWisdom #LifeLessons #InvestingHumility #SafalNiveshak #PersonalGrowth #LongTermInvesting #InvestingTips #MindsetMatters

September 11, 20264 min

Ep. 104 - Living Lightly: The Freedom You Forgot You Had

In this episode of #TheInnerGame #podcast I share a short, absurd, and strangely eye-opening story, which is a simple metaphor for something we all do in life, work, and even investing: overestimating our own importance. When we believe we're "holding the roof up," our ego drives us to carry unnecessary weight. We overwork, overthink, and over-control. But the truth is, the hill will stand without us — and that truth is not depressing, it's liberating. If you've ever felt overburdened, this might be the perspective you need to finally breathe. #TheInnerGame #Ego #LettingGo #InvestingWisdom #LifeLessons #MindsetShift #PersonalGrowth #Minimalism #Lightness #WorkLifeBalance

September 11, 20264 min

Ep. 103 - The One Big Thing I've Changed My Mind On

We're often taught to respect people simply because they're older. It's a deeply ingrained idea, especially in families and cultures where age is equated with wisdom. But what happens when someone older treats others with disrespect? Do they still automatically deserve our reverence? Over time, I've come to rethink this belief. In this episode of #TheInnerGame #podcast, I reflect on one big thing I've changed my mind on: that respect should be based on behaviour, not age. It's not about being rebellious or disrespectful, but about being more thoughtful in how we define what true respect looks like. Listen in for a calm, honest exploration of this quiet shift in perspective, and why it might matter more than we think. 🎧 Subscribe to The Inner Game for more episodes on clarity, decision-making, and personal growth. 📩 Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.safalniveshak.com/newsletter 📚 Check out my books: https://www.safalniveshak.com/books/ 🎓 Explore my investing courses: https://www.safalniveshak.com/premium/ 🐦 Follow me on Twitter: https://x.com/safalniveshak #TheInnerGame #Respect #PersonalGrowth #ChangedMyMind #Wisdom #BehaviourMatters #EmotionalMaturity #MindsetShift #SelfAwareness #Relationships

September 11, 20269 min

Ep. 101 - This 260-Year-Old Idea Can Change How You Think

Most people never learn how to update their beliefs. They either cling to their original opinions or flip-flop with every new piece of information. But what if there was a better way to think, one that the wisest 1% of people quietly use to make better decisions in life, business, and investing? In this episode of #TheInnerGame #podcast, I explore Bayes' Rule, which is a powerful mental model for everyday thinking. From rethinking your assumptions, to dealing with uncertainty, to avoiding costly mistakes in investing and relationships, Bayes' Rule is the thinking habit you didn't know you needed. No math, no jargon—just timeless wisdom on how to get a little less wrong, every single day. 👉 If you're tired of being stuck in outdated beliefs, this one's for you. 📩 Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.safalniveshak.com/newsletter 📚 Check out my books: https://www.safalniveshak.com/books/ 🎓 Explore my investing courses: https://www.safalniveshak.com/premium/ 🐦 Follow me on Twitter: https://x.com/safalniveshak #BayesRule #MentalModels #ClearThinking #DecisionMaking #InvestingWisdom #CriticalThinking #ThinkingInProbabilities #HowToThink #LifeDecisions #SmartThinking #CognitiveBias #PersonalGrowth #InvestorMindset #UpdateYourBeliefs #BetterThinking

September 11, 202610 min

Ep. 102 - 7 Questions That Could Save You Years of Investing Mistakes

Are you investing in businesses you don't fully understand? Do you find yourself second-guessing decisions after the fact? Before you buy another stock, pause. In this video, I share 7 powerful questions every retail investor should ask before diving deeper into any business. These questions won't give you instant answers, but they will help you build clarity, confidence, and conviction in your investing process. This isn't about predicting the next multibagger. It's about avoiding avoidable mistakes — the kind that cost not just money, but years of compounding. Whether you're just starting out or have been investing for a while, this 10-minute filter will help you separate signal from noise and think like a long-term business owner, not just a stock picker. 👉 These are the questions I ask before studying any company in detail. 👉 This video is the first in a series — each question will be explored deeply in future episodes. Subscribe and stay tuned. 📩 Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.safalniveshak.com/newsletter 📚 Check out my books: https://www.safalniveshak.com/books/ 🎓 Explore my investing courses: https://www.safalniveshak.com/premium/ 🐦 Follow me on Twitter: https://x.com/safalniveshak #InvestingForBeginners #BusinessAnalysis #RetailInvesting #StockMarketIndia #ValueInvesting #LongTermInvesting #InvestingMistakes #StockAnalysis #InvestmentWisdom #FinancialEducation

September 11, 20267 min

Ep. 100 - The Most Important Question I've Ever Asked Myself

In the 100th episode of #TheInnerGame #podcast, I ask a question that's been haunting me gently for years — What if this moment, right now, is already the good old days? Not in hindsight. Not in some perfect version of life. But now ... in the mess, the routines, the small joys, and the things we often overlook. This is not an episode to rush through. It's one to sit with. To breathe through. To return to when you forget how beautiful your imperfect life already is. Thank you for walking with me this far. Here's to noticing what truly matters. 👀 Watch till the end—you might walk away with a question that changes how you live. 📩 Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.safalniveshak.com/newsletter 📚 Check out my books: https://www.safalniveshak.com/books/ 🎓 Explore my investing courses: https://www.safalniveshak.com/premium/ 🐦 Follow me on Twitter: https://x.com/safalniveshak #TheInnerGame #PodcastEpisode100 #GoodOldDays #MindfulLiving #LifeReflections #LiveInTheMoment #SlowDown #Gratitude #InnerGrowth #PresenceOverPerfection #SimpleLiving #EmotionalWellbeing #LifeQuestions #HonestPodcast #SelfAwareness

September 11, 20268 min

Ep. 99 - If Your Life Was a Stock, Would You Buy It?

We analyze businesses. We study moats, capital allocation, margins of safety, and long-term returns. But how often do we apply that same lens to our own lives? In this deeply personal video, I reflect on a powerful idea: If your life was listed like a stock… would you invest in it? Would you trust its management—you—to allocate well, stay resilient in tough times, and grow meaningfully over the long term? Let's talk about return on time, the moats we build, the emotional debt we carry, and the dividends we forget to pay, both to ourselves and to those we love. 👀 Watch till the end—you might walk away with a question that changes how you live, not just how you invest. 📩 Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.safalniveshak.com/newsletter 📚 Check out my books: https://www.safalniveshak.com/books/ 🎓 Explore my investing courses: https://www.safalniveshak.com/premium/ 🐦 Follow me on Twitter: https://x.com/safalniveshak #LifeAndInvesting #InvestInYourself #SelfReflection #PersonalGrowth #ValueInvesting #WarrenBuffettWisdom #CharlieMungerQuotes #CompoundingLife #MindfulLiving #EmotionalCapital #HumanCapital

September 11, 20267 min

Ep. 97 - AI Won't Make You a Better Investor

Everyone's talking about how AI is changing the game in stock research. Faster summaries, instant data, deeper insights. But here's what nobody's saying: AI can't replace judgement. It can't spot red flags. It can't read between the lines. In this video, I explain why relying on AI tools like ChatGPT to research stocks might make you feel smarter, but can also leave you dangerously overconfident. We explore what AI can do well (summarizing, organizing) and where it falls short (intuition, integrity, foresight). Whether you're a beginner or seasoned investor, this is a reminder of what actually gives you an edge in the market. 👉 Share this with someone who needs to hear it.