This episode is brought to you by www.thebikeaffair.comIf you are in search of a one-stop destination that caters to all your cycling needs, our today's sponsor, The Bike Affair, is the perfect place to check out! With over 14 years of experience, The Bike Affair has established itself as a trusted source offering honest advice and exceptional service. They are offering a special treat for the listeners of this podcast. You can enjoy a 10% discount on your first order by using the code 'BIKEYVENKY' on their website. Visit their bike store in Hyderabad or shop online by using the link www.thebikeaffair.com In this episode I talk to my good friend and photographer par excellence, Chenthil Mohan. Che shares how a journey he took inwards helped him over the last one year. We talk of multitude of topics in a free flowing conversation including about if AI is going to impact creative work and if so, how. It felt like a therapy session between two friends. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. 00:00:00 - Intro00:02:48 - Celebrating 5 Years of the Podcast00:03:19 - The Origin Story: Starting a Podcast During the Pandemic00:04:35 - The Journey So Far & The Future of the Podcast00:06:45 - What is a "Working Athlete"?00:07:30 - Thinking About a New Podcast on Tech00:10:13 - The Importance of Sustainability & Avoiding Burnout00:11:57 - The Challenge of Keeping a Project Sustainable00:13:44 - Current Training: A Mix of Gym, Cycling, and Running00:14:42 - Recent Race Experiences & PBs00:16:30 - Juggling Training Volume for Multiple Disciplines00:18:11 - The Reality of Balancing Life, Work, Family, and Fitness00:18:48 - Hitting Pause: A Journey into Mental Health00:21:07 - How Meditation & Breathwork Changed Everything00:22:41 - Discovering the Wim Hof Method & Cold Exposure00:24:26 - Trusting the Process Over Chasing Results00:26:33 - Learning How to Handle Loss from Professional Athletes00:27:53 - Finding the Rush in Professional & Real-Life Challenges00:29:54 - Shifting from Performance Goals to Foundational Health00:32:08 - Using Habit Stacking for Consistency00:35:00 - Adopting the "Something is Better Than Nothing" Mindset00:36:18 - A Deep Dive into Journaling & "The Artist's Way"00:39:48 - Learning Longevity from Athletes in Their 60s00:42:05 - The Vipassana Meditation Experience00:44:05 - The Shift from a Goal-Driven to a Process-Driven Life00:47:53 - Reframing Setbacks as Opportunities for Growth00:50:35 - How Journaling Helps Navigate the Swings of Life00:53:36 - Onward, Inward, Forward: Finding Solutions Within00:54:20 - Overcoming the Bane of Overthinking00:57:08 - Exploring Different Breathing Techniques01:01:30 - How Journaling Finally Became a Consistent Habit01:03:17 - The Benefits of Ice Baths and Cold Showers01:06:19 - Breaking Free from the Tyranny of Round Numbers01:09:00 - Learning to Differentiate Between Laziness and a Need for Rest01:14:31 - Redefining Goals: What Are You a "Working Athlete" For?01:16:11 - A Look at Current Photography Work with Athletes01:18:59 - The Explosive Growth of Hyrox01:22:45 - Why People Are Drawn to Masochistic Events01:24:40 - The Power of Staying in the Present Moment01:25:55 - How AI is Used as a Tool in a Creative Profession01:26:51 - Will AI Replace Human Creators?01:33:39 - Focusing on Personal Responsibility01:36:31 - Reflecting on a 14-Year Journey of Growth

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