Give me your LinkedIn and I'll make you an Influencer in 3 Months | LinkedIn Personal Branding Strategist | Storyteller | LinkedIn Organic Growth Expert | LinkedIn Marketing for Entrepreneurs

Does it happen with you where you see a founder's profile and wonder why they are getting all the traction from speaking gigs to investors to customers talking about them?

Zomato once received 18,000 applications for a single role through founder-led LinkedIn content. Deepinder Goyal’s posts have driven more interest in inbound hiring than many paid campaigns. Rebel Foods has used the same approach to hire senior global talent without headhunters. Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath has built an investor following that gives the brand unmatched credibility in fintech. Founders who invest in visible thought leadership consistently report lower hiring costs, faster deal conversions, and higher inbound investor interest.

Yet most Indian founders still treat LinkedIn like an afterthought. They focus on product launches and funding news but leave their real intellectual capital locked away in private conversations. The result: high-value opportunities—senior hires, investor connects, media invitations—flow to peers who have made their thinking impossible to ignore.


We work with founders who want to change that. We convert their lived experiences, market insights, and decision-making frameworks into visible proof of authority that drives tangible outcomes.

Founder Documentaries: In-depth, one-day shoots capturing the founder’s entrepreneurial journey, strategic bets, and high-stakes decisions, edited into a timeless asset for talent, investors, and customers.

Content Systems for Personal Branding: High-frequency, short-form LinkedIn posts drawn directly from your story and perspective, designed to position you as a domain authority and make your presence unavoidable in industry conversations.

Media Positioning: Placement in high-credibility stages, forums, and publications that align with your market and growth goals.

Intellectual Property Assets: Books, keynote scripts, and sector-specific case studies that secure your place in the intellectual history of your industry.

This is founder positioning engineered to attract the market you want next, without dilution, drift, or noise.

Nikhil Mishra

"I don't get views on LinkedIn."This client gained 300k views in 7 days without writing about any trending topic.

No bullshit news or comment and I will dm hacks. Just raw authentic storytelling.

It's a simple playbook we applied for him.

1) Memorable lived experiences: He spoke about a memory from 40 years ago. Two young executives started at same rank and one became chairman. 

Instant inspiration for any corporate executive.

2) Zone of Genius: We asked his core subject matter expertise and he shared his solutions for India's new problems.

Invited opinions from best industry professionals.

3) Zero engagement engineering: No “Agree?” or “What’s your take?” at the end. No hooks designed to game the algorithm. Just the story, full stop. 


What the client did right:

- He resisted the urge to be “relevant" - No rush to talk latest trending news to get views.

- He let the lived experience carry the post: No case study format. No before/after. Just “I was there, and here’s what I saw.” That authenticity can’t be manufactured.

- He trusted the depth: He didn’t dilute the story to make it “accessible.” He wrote it for the people who would understand why it mattered. They turned out to be thousands.


Stop running for algorithm. Start reflecting on your experiences and you'll find content gold sitting in your head.

Or you can hire us:)

#linkedin #storytelling

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Thought Leadership is funny.  
Every Founder wants to build it.  
But nobody knows what it really means.  

I will simplify it for you.

It is not about what you talk about. 
It is about what you have lived through.

Look at Kiran Shah. 

He does not talk in theory how not having your factory is a good decision for d2c folks. He shares the story of how Go Zero has been successful in selling 15 lakhs ice creams every month without having a manufacturing unit. 

When you read that, you know he has done it, lived it, felt it. And that's exactly what makes him credible because he has a real experience to back.

That is the whole game. Simple.

It is like being a soldier who has been into a war and being someone who has watched war movies.

You can smell the difference in how they communicate.

When you hire a strategist to sit and research what you believe about packaging or sustainability, you are not facing a positioning problem. You are facing a lived experience problem.  

Your work and experience has to give birth to thoughts and ideas. The role of a strategist is not to give you thoughts. The role is to pull out what is inside you, sharpen it, and help you say it clearly.  

If there is nothing real to pull out, no level of research can make you a thought leader. Thought must be earned.


PS: We work with Founders as thought partners and share their authentic stories on linkedin.

#linkedin #founders

𝗠𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗞𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗴.  
It was originally priced at 90k. 
She got it through custom auction for 4k.

The bag looked flawless.  
Real enough to turn heads.
But something inside her didn’t feel right.

She posted pictures on Instagram. Likes poured in.
Comments praised her first luxury bag.  
But whispers followed.

“Is it for real?”  
“How did you get it so cheap?”

No one asked her. But she felt the judgment.

She wore it on the Metro, in the cab, in the everyday grind. It reflected back her own uncertainty.

She felt that subtle unease when the outside shows one story, but the inside tells another.  

Carrying something that didn’t quite feel earned.

That’s the power of perception.  
It’s more than appearances. 
It’s how you carry yourself in every moment.
Because true confidence can’t be bought or faked.

If it doesn’t feel right to you, it shows.
And all the likes in the world won’t fill that gap.

HVT Interiors India

Led a bootstrapped outdoor Decor & Sports Infra development company from inception to growth, developing expertise in:

🟢 Entrepreneurial leadership and strategic planning
🟢 Sales and customer relationship management
🟢 Financial management and alternate investment planning
🟢 Procurement and resource optimization
🟢 Production and logistics management
🟢 Import/export operations
🟢 Process improvement and quality control

Key achievements:

✅ Successfully bootstrapped and scaled the business over 13 years
✅ Implemented efficient systems for project management and customer service
✅ Developed a strong network of suppliers and partners

Here we have also worked with Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, Birla Group, Piramal Reality, Bollywood stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and Cricketers to help them with outdoor decor. 

Presently HVT Interiors is one of the Top Players (in India) in 

- Artificial Landscape Grass
- Artificial Sports turf
- WPC & Natural wood Decking
- Vertical Green Walls
- Natural & WPC wall Panels
- Sports Flooring
- WPC Pergolas & Louvers
- Sports Infra Projects

All products come with proper certification, warranties and required standards.

Director & Co-Founder

BNI India Official

Active member of a professional networking group, taking on various leadership roles:

🔴 Networking and relationship building
🔴 Business development and referral generation
🔴 Public speaking and presentation skills
🔴 Leadership and team management
🔴 Creative thinking and problem-solving

Key achievements:

📍Consistently generated new business opportunities through strategic networking
📍Mentored new members and led initiatives to improve group performance

Member

Financial Technologies

Served as a liaison between clients and the software development team in the stock market and brokerage industry:

🔵 Requirements gathering and analysis
🔵 Financial process optimization
🔵 Software testing and quality assurance
🔵 Workflow analysis and improvement
🔵 Client servicing and relationship management

Key achievements:

🔹Streamlined communication between technical teams and clients, improving project efficiency
🔹Contributed to the successful implementation of trading software for multiple brokers

Business Analyst

Quality Kiosk Technologies

Responsible for sales and business development of software testing solutions in the banking and financial sector:

🟠 B2B sales and marketing
🟠 Techno-functional skills development
🟠 Business process management
🟠 Sales pipeline building and management
🟠 ERP systems utilization

Key achievements:

🔸Successfully pitched software testing products to C-level executives and IT heads
🔸Developed and maintained a robust sales pipeline in the banking sector

Business Development

Mastek Ltd

Conducted market research in the insurance domain:

💧Analysis of insurance products and market trends
💧Competitive landscape assessment
💧Market share analysis
💧Strategic recommendations for expansion in US and UK markets

Key achievement:

💎 Delivered comprehensive market research report on potential growth opportunities in international insurance markets

Summer Trainee

Co-founder & Director @HVT Interiors | Projects for Top Industrialists, Celebrities & Sports Stars | 12+ years in the Industry with 1350+ dealers & 18500+ trusted clients

I walked away from a 4-year IT career to chase an impossible dream: building India's first premium outdoor design empire. 19,500 transformations later, celebrities and sports icons trust us with their most ambitious visions.

When I left my corporate IT career, friends thought I was crazy. 

But something was calling me beyond spreadsheets and server rooms - a vision to revolutionize how India experiences outdoor living.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮'𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆.

Today, HVT Interiors India has transformed spaces for: 

→ Celebrity homes across Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore
→ Sports infrastructure for national-level facilities
→ Premium residential projects in 15+ cities
→ Corporate campuses for India's top brands

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄. Whether it's a rooftop garden for a film star or a cricket academy's outdoor facilities, we don't just design spaces - we craft experiences that bring people together.

𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, I'm passionate about leadership, entrepreneurship, and the art of building teams that deliver excellence. When I'm not designing spaces, you'll find me exploring new cities, discussing spirituality, or sharing insights on what it takes to turn visions into reality.

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗯𝗼𝗿'𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗯𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘁𝗼𝗼.

If you are ready to transform your outdoor space or dive deep into conversations about building something extraordinary?

📧 Connect: viral.kenia@gmail.com
💡 Follow for insights on design, leadership, and entrepreneurship

Viral Kenia

𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐨𝐡𝐥𝐢 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 ₹40 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐭. 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐮𝐬. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰.

India's sportswear market just witnessed one of the smartest moves in recent memory.

Virat Kohli finalized the sale of his athleisure brand One8 to Agilitas Sports – a Bengaluru-based performance-wear company founded by ex-PUMA India leaders.

𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠.

Right after selling, Kohli invested ₹40 crore back into Agilitas, securing a 1.94% minority stake through convertible preference shares.

Most people are calling this an exit. It's not.

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝:

Kohli realized building a global sportswear brand requires more than just a famous face.

It requires infrastructure. Manufacturing. Distribution. Operational excellence.

Things Kohli doesn't specialize in. Things Agilitas does.

Agilitas is run by people who built PUMA India. They have footwear production facilities and know how to compete with Nike and Adidas.

So instead of trying to do everything himself, Kohli made a calculated move.

He handed over full control of design, manufacturing, branding, and global expansion to Agilitas.

But he didn't walk away.

He invested ₹40 crore to stay in the game. And committed long-term by agreeing not to endorse any competing sportswear brand.

One8 is now his only identity in sportswear. No distractions. Just focus.

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐮𝐬:

Most celebrity brands fail for two reasons:

 1. The celebrity tries to run the business and gets overwhelmed.
 2. The celebrity just licenses their name and the brand has no soul.

Kohli avoided both.

He brought in operators who know how to build serious brands. But he didn't just lend his name.

He put ₹40 crore on the table. He became a shareholder. He locked himself in.

That's the difference between renting your name and building equity.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞:

Agilitas handles everything operational – design, manufacturing, distribution, global rollout.

Kohli stays the face and the shareholder. He's the brand and he's financially invested.

Both sides only win if One8 becomes a serious global player.

That's aligned incentives. That's how real partnerships work.

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬:

Know what you're good at. Find partners who are great at what you're not.

Structure the deal so everyone wins. Stay invested. Stay committed.

Kohli could have endorsed multiple brands and maximized short-term income.

Instead, he chose focus. He went all-in on One8.

That focus, combined with the right partners, is what turns a celebrity brand into something that lasts.

That's not an exit. That's strategy.

#viratkohli #one8 #agilitassports #entrepreneurship #brandbuilding #businessstrategy

Director & Co-founder @HVT Interiors India | Trusted by Celebrities, Sports Icons & India’s Elite | 14+ Years Building Iconic Exteriors

Most people give up not because they failed…
but because they couldn’t handle trying again.

We expect our first plan to work perfectly.
When it doesn’t, we panic.

Not because we lack talent ~ but because we attach our self-worth to Don’t fear being misunderstood. Fear staying average.

Doing something different will always attract opinions.

When you take risks, people will label it as impulsive.

When you choose long-term growth over short-term applause, they’ll call it slow.

And when you step back to strategize, they’ll assume you’re stuck.

Misunderstanding is part of the journey.

Because people don’t measure decisions by purpose ~ 

They measure them by what’s visible.

But the best decisions are rarely visible at the beginning.

𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲:

~ Changing direction when the current path isn’t working

~ Pausing the noise to think clearly

~ Choosing clarity over speed

~ Diving into discomfort to rise stronger

If you want an extraordinary outcome,
you can’t fear temporary misunderstanding.

Average is always understood, because it looks familiar.

Greatness is misunderstood, because it doesn’t look like anything that exists yet.

Let people misunderstand your fall.

Focus on what you're rising towards.

Because eventually, results make all explanations unnecessary.

What’s one move you're making quietly that will speak loudly in the future?

#Thinkdifferent #Riseaboveaverage #Longtermvision #Stayfocused

We talk so much about “finding the right people” that we forget the real change starts when you finally stop giving space to the ones who drain you, distract you, or dilute you.

The wrong people don’t ruin your life in one day. They do it slowly.

Through small comments, small doubts, small judgments… until you start shrinking without even realising it. 

They lower your standards quietly. They make you second-guess your ideas. They keep you stuck in the same version of yourself because it benefits them.

But the moment you step out of that circle, your life changes direction fast.

Because 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱. 𝗜𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

It teaches you how big you’re allowed to dream, how much you’re allowed to grow, and how seriously you should take your own potential.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂.

They expect more from you. They speak to the future you, not the insecure you. They remind you what you’re capable of on days you forget.

Your life expands the second your environment stops shrinking you.

So, 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝘂𝗽, not people who make you lower yourself to fit in.

Because one day you’ll look at your life and realise that the biggest upgrade you ever made was changing the company you kept.

#growth #energy #people #environment

𝟭𝟰 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗴𝗼, 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗱. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲, 𝟳𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗱 ₹𝟯,𝟱𝟬𝟬+ 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗺 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝟰𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀.

Something fundamental shifted in Indian sports between 2011 and 2025.

In 2011, Lionel Messi played in India for the first time. It was a friendly match. A handful of fans showed up. The event came and went quietly.

Fast forward to 2025.

Messi returns after 14 years. This time, Kolkata builds a 70-foot statue in his honor. Salt Lake Stadium packs 70,000 fans who paid ₹3,500+ per ticket just to watch him play for 45 minutes.

When he only played 20 minutes, fans rioted. The organizer was arrested.

That's how much things have changed.

𝗦𝗼 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟭 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱?

Indian sports grew up.

In 2011, cricket was everything. Football was a niche interest. Sports infrastructure was outdated. Fan culture was casual.

By 2025, everything transformed:

→ ISL brought professional football to India. Clubs started investing in world-class facilities.

→ Cities built and upgraded stadiums. Salt Lake Stadium, DY Patil, and Brabourne became venues worthy of global events.

→ Sports infrastructure expanded beyond cricket. From football academies to multi-sport complexes, India started building seriously.

→ Fan culture evolved. Indians weren't just watching sports anymore. They were paying premium prices for premium experiences.

→ Corporate and government backing increased. From PM Modi meeting Messi to brands sponsoring mega events, sports became a priority.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆:

2011: Messi played to a modest crowd. Little media coverage. No statue. No PM meeting.

2025: 70-foot statue. Meeting with PM Modi, CJI, Army Chief. Events across Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. 70,000 fans paying ₹3,500+ per ticket.

That's not just growth. That's transformation.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀:

India isn't just consuming sports anymore. We're building sports infrastructure that can host global icons.

We're creating fan experiences that rival anywhere in the world.

We're investing in stadiums, academies, and facilities that signal one thing: Indian sports is ready for the global stage.

Messi's 2025 visit wasn't just about football. It was proof that India has arrived.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀:

Infrastructure matters. Fan culture matters. Execution matters.

When you build the right foundation – stadiums, facilities, experiences – global icons don't just visit. They want to come back.

That's what 14 years of focused investment in Indian sports infrastructure looks like.

And we're just getting started.

#messi #indiansports #sportsinfrastructure #kolkata #football #transformation

You don’t need to change your strength. You need the right environment.

I’ve seen talented people struggle. Not because they aren’t capable. But because the path they were on didn’t suit them.

Working harder doesn’t always solve the problem. 

You can try more, push more, grind every day, and still feel stuck.

The difference comes when you change the plan, not yourself.

Sometimes it’s the environment. 
Sometimes it’s the approach. 
Sometimes it’s the way you use your skills. 

A small change can turn struggle into smooth progress.
Your strengths are not the problem. The plan might be. 

When your path matches what you do best, moving forward becomes easier.

Ask yourself: Am I forcing myself into a path that doesn’t fit, or am I finding the space where I can really move forward?

Success isn’t about changing who you are. 

It’s about finding where you belong and making it work for you.

#Mindset #Growth #Selfawareness #Successmindset

Most people fail not because they’re slow… but because they get distracted.

Distractions are everywhere.

Other people’s wins. Other people’s mistakes. 

Noise. Opinions. Urgency that isn’t yours.

The problem isn’t speed.
The problem is attention.

You can move slowly and still finish strong.

You can pause and still make progress.

But if you stop focusing on your journey ~ even for a moment ~ you lose more than time. 

You lose momentum. Clarity. Direction.

Success isn’t about being the fastest.

It’s about staying on your path, ignoring what doesn’t matter, and moving consistently toward your goal.

Ask yourself:

Are you keeping your eyes on your journey, OR letting distractions pull you off course?

Focus on your journey.
Distractions will fall behind.

Keep moving. The results follow naturally.

#Focus #Nonoise #Keepgoing #Staysharp

The pain you hate right now is the reason you will become unrecognisable in a year.

Pain never feels useful when you’re inside it. It feels like everything is slipping, like life is taking more from you than it’s giving. 

𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 

Pain is the only phase where life stops running on auto-pilot. It forces you to notice things you ignored. It pushes you to change habits you knew were ruining you. It makes you face truths you kept delaying.

Nobody becomes stronger from comfort. Nobody becomes wiser from smooth days. And nobody becomes a new version of themselves without losing the old one first.

Sometimes the situation that hurts you the most is the one that removes every excuse you were hiding behind. It shuts the old chapter so hard that you have no option but to evolve. 

Not because you’re brave, but because staying the same becomes impossible

One day you will look back at this phase and realise that this pain didn’t break you. 

It rewired your mind. It rebuilt your priorities. It strengthened your self-control.

#growth #struggle #pain #strength

They move emotionally, not strategically. They carry the embarrassment but ignore the information.

If you look carefully, every mistake leaves a small clue about Show me someone who quit after failing once and I’ll show you someone who didn’t notice success was one step after that failure.

Most people look at mistakes the wrong way. 

They judge the mistake, but they never study their response to it.

And that’s where the real difference is.

Your next step matters more than your last mistake because mistakes don’t change outcomes - your adjustment does.

A mistake simply reveals something:  

–  a blind spot in your thinking
– a pattern you didn’t notice
– a habit that needs replacing
– or a skill that wasn’t ready yet

The next step is where you correct one of these things. That’s why progress often comes right after a setback. 

The mistake gives you a data point. The next move is where you use it.

The reason many people stay stuck isn’t the failure itself, it’s the lack of analysis.

t what to do next.

The people who grow are the ones who look for that clue, not the ones who replay the moment.

Your last mistake is feedback. Your next step is design.

And the person who learns to use both never stays in the same place for long.

Picture: Pinterest

#growth #learning #mindset #action

Imagine where you’d be today if you had acted the first time you thought about it.

When I started, I didn’t have a “perfect idea.” I just had the urge to build something real.

Many people keep collecting ideas, waiting for clarity, waiting for confidence, waiting for the perfect moment. 

I used to do that too. I would think, plan, think again… and nothing actually moved.

Things changed when I stopped focusing on the idea and started focusing on action.

My business didn’t grow because I had a brilliant vision.

It grew because:

> I showed up.
> Met people.
> Took small decisions.
> Executed even when the plan was not fully ready.

Half of success is just taking the first step and then taking the next one.

Ideas don’t create impact.
Execution does.

If you have something on your mind today, don’t wait for certainty.

Start with one small action. 
One phone call. One draft. One attempt.

Movement creates clarity. Doing creates results.

Always remember that the world doesn’t pay for ideas. It pays for outcomes.

#execution #takeaction #growthmindset #entrepreneurship

Some people wait for resources. Others start with whatever they have.

Over the years, I’ve realised something: there’s always someone with less doing more.

Not because life was kinder to them.
Not because someone showed up and handed them a shortcut.

But because their mindset was louder than their excuses.

I’ve met people who had every advantage, skills, money, support, and still moved slowly, always waiting for perfect conditions.

And I’ve met people with setbacks, disabilities, lack of resources, but they moved anyway.

You know what separates them?

Not intelligence. Not talent. Not luck.

It's HUNGER.

When you truly want something, you figure it out.
When you only like the idea of it, you wait.

People think limitations are physical, no time, no money, and no support. But the real cage is mental.

A poor mindset convinces you: “It’s not the right time.” “I don’t have enough.” “What if I fail?”

A focused mindset says, “I’ll start with what I have. The rest will come later.”

Life doesn’t reward the most prepared. It rewards the most persistent.

#Mindset  #Motivation  #Growth  #Persistence

The biggest luxury today isn’t a bigger house.
It’s a space where your mind can breathe.

Every day I meet people who tell me the same thing:

“I don’t need a fancy vacation… I just want peace.”

And over the last 13 years at HVT Interiors, after designing outdoor spaces for celebrities, athletes, and some of India’s most influential families ~ I’ve realised something powerful:

You don’t need to escape your home to feel calm.

You need a corner at home that gives you calm.

A well-designed outdoor space can do that.

Not because it has plants.
Not because it looks aesthetic.

But because it gives your mind a pause.

→ A silent corner to think
→ A soft view to slow your breathing
→ A space that reminds you of balance

And the best part?

It doesn’t need daily care.

With the right materials ~ Artificial landscape grass, WPC decking, vertical greens ~
you get the comfort of nature without the work of maintaining it.

No watering every morning.
No worrying about sunlight.
No stress about upkeep.

Just a space that quietly supports your mental well-being, every single day.

I’ve seen people step into their new outdoor corner and slow down… sometimes for the first time in months.

Because peace isn’t loud.
Peace doesn’t demand attention.
Peace just needs space.

At HVT Interiors, we don’t design outdoor areas.
We design mental reset zones.

Places where the world pauses.
And you return to yourself.

Want a space where your mind feels lighter the moment you step in?DM me. 

Let’s build peace into your home.

#outdoorliving #mindfulness #homedesign #wellbeing

Everyone tells you to “learn from failure.” But no one tells you how to stop failure from becoming your identity.

Because the real problem isn’t failing, It is what your mind does after it happens.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗼𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: Failure hurts more because it attacks your ego, not your ability.

So coping with failure isn’t about “staying strong.” It’s about breaking the mental traps that make you think you’re not enough.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀?

𝟭. 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆. 
You failed at something - you didn’t fail as someone.

𝟮. 𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗮𝘀𝗸𝘀: 
“Which assumption broke?”, Failures expose assumptions faster than mentors do.

𝟯. 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮.
Your mind wants to react emotionally. Your growth wants you to respond logically.

𝟰. 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸, 𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱.
Going back to who you were beats the purpose. Upgrade. Don’t rewind.

𝟱. 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆:
Failure is not the opposite of success. It is the audit that tells you whether your strategy and your self-belief are aligned or not.

If you understand this, failure stops feeling personal. It becomes a tool.

#failure #growth #mindset #learning

Your outdoor space can instantly feel premium if you apply these five hidden principles.

Most people think premium outdoor spaces need big budgets, fancy materials, or complicated designs. 

But the best outdoor environments in the world follow a very different rule: they focus on the unseen decisions, not the expensive ones.

Here are the five principles that decide whether a space feels world-class or forgettable:

1. People-first flow:

World-class spaces are built around how people naturally move, pause, gather, and interact. When movement feels effortless, the space feels premium.

2. Smart openness:

Great outdoor areas aren’t crowded. They balance open zones and focused zones so the mind feels calm, not overwhelmed.

3. Light that guides, not blinds:

The right lighting doesn’t just brighten a space, it creates comfort and direction. It tells people where to go without saying a word.

4. Edges that protect the center:

Strong borders, corners, and transitions prevent 80% of damages. Durable edges make the whole space feel reliable.

5. Details that repeat:

Small patterns, repeated colours, or consistent textures create a subconscious feeling of order. When things repeat, the space feels intentional.

These principles don’t require big money.
They require awareness.

And when you apply them, even a simple outdoor area starts feeling premium, organised, and designed with purpose.

#Design #Space #Details #Experience

Everyone loves a beautiful outdoor space. But no one wants to spend time maintaining it every day.

The truth is:  A good outdoor design should work for you, not take work from you.

So, here’s how to make your outdoor space look premium… without daily effort:

1. Choose surfaces that don’t need care

Natural grass looks great… until it needs cutting, watering, and repairing.

Better options:

Artificial turf (always looks fresh)

Deck tiles / pavers (easy to clean)

Outdoor stone flooring (long-lasting)

↪ They stay neat without you trying.


2. Use plants that don’t need attention

You don’t need fancy plants. You need strong plants.

Simple options:

Snake plant

ZZ plant

Money plant

Bougainvillea (great for walls)

↪ These plants don’t die if you forget them for a few days.

3. Keep design simple

Premium doesn’t mean “more things”.

> More space. Fewer items.

Just add:

One hero element (swing / seating)

Warm lighting at night

Open walking area

↪ Space makes a place look rich, not clutter.

4. Make it usable, not only photogenic

Design it for everyday life:

A small tea corner

A reading nook

A play area for kids

↪ ️ When a space fits your routine, you’ll naturally take care of it.

5. Use weather-friendly materials

Outdoor means sun + rain + dust.

Use materials that survive:

Rattan furniture

Outdoor fabrics

Aluminium / stainless steel frames

↪ These stay strong in all seasons.

Low maintenance doesn’t mean low impact. It means smart design.

If your space gives you peace,  that’s real luxury.

#outdoordesign #landscapedesign #homeimprovement #lowmaintenance

Imagine sitting on your terrace with a cup of coffee… and finally feeling a sense of calm in your day.

A terrace isn’t just open space. It’s where ideas come together, mornings feel slower, and evenings give you a moment to breathe. 

At HVT Interiors India, we focus on creating terraces that aren’t just visually appealing, but truly liveable, spaces that add value to your daily life.

Here’s what makes a terrace feel complete:

✅ Comfort – Furniture that invites you to stay without thinking.

✅ Lighting – Warm, subtle lights that transform the mood naturally.

✅ Greenery – A touch of plants that make the space feel alive.

✅ Senses – Small details like aromas, textures, and colors that engage you.

✅ Space to move – Open corners for thought, conversation, or quiet reflection.

✅ Personal touch – Design elements that reflect your lifestyle and taste.

A terrace should do more than exist; it should give you moments that matter. 

With the right design, it becomes a part of your day you look forward to, a space that inspires calm, creativity, and connection.

Take a moment this week to rethink your terrace. 

Could a small change, a plant, a light, a corner for yourself, make it a space you actually look forward to using? 

#Interiordesign #Terracedesign  #Homespaces #Hvtinteriors

Everyone tells you to "find your clarity" first. They're wrong.

Clarity doesn't come from deep thought sessions or journaling prompts. It comes from getting your hands dirty.

The truth is, clarity isn't a starting point. It's a result.

You don't get direction by sitting with your thoughts.
You get direction by testing them in the real world.

Most people delay decisions because they're scared of choosing the "wrong" path. But the only wrong choice is not choosing.

Action is not just movement; it's information.

When you act, things start becoming obvious: what works, what doesn't, what to drop, what to double down on.

But none of that shows up while you're thinking.

You can plan all month and still feel confused. You can take one step and suddenly know what to do next.

Waiting feels safe.
Action feels uncomfortable.
But only one of them creates clarity.

Instead of asking: "How do I become sure?"
Ask: "What can I try?"

Stop searching for the perfect path. Start creating it.

Clarity isn't found. Clarity is built through action.

#Growthmindset  #Takeaction  #Claritythroughaction  #Selfleadership

𝟴𝟬% 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹, 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀. 

But the reality is different. It's your environment that decides how far those traits will actually take you.

We all admire skill, discipline, and relentless learning. And yes, they matter. 

But even the most talented and hardworking individuals can get stuck if their environment doesn’t support their growth.

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 – the people you spend time with, the culture you operate in, the habits your network normalizes, 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀.

A motivating team can turn small wins into momentum but toxic colleagues can drain energy and slow progress.

A resource-rich environment accelerates learning, a limiting one slows it down.

Success isn’t just about effort, it’s about amplifying that effort in the right environment. 

The right surroundings provide feedback, challenge your thinking, and make growth feel inevitable.

So, if you feel stuck despite working hard, don’t just audit your skills – 𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. 

Because sometimes the difference between staying where you are and reaching your potential isn’t what you know or how disciplined you are, it’s where you are and who you’re with.

#wnvironmentmatters #growthmindset #careergrowth #personaldevelopment

Most spaces look expensive. Very few actually feel premium. And that’s where most people go wrong.

A premium space is not about fancy furniture or big budgets. 

It starts with what a person should feel when they enter. Calm. Clear. Comfortable. Like the space understands them.

People usually focus on decoration, but the real difference comes from small things. 

How easy it is to move around. How natural the light feels. How the materials don’t fight for attention. How the room quietly supports your day instead of distracting you.

Premium doesn’t mean “extra.” 

It means removing everything that doesn’t matter. It means choosing details that feel honest and simple. It means creating a place where your mind finally stops rushing.

A lot of people chase the “rich look.”  But the richest feeling is comfort. Effortless comfort.

That’s why only a few get it right. 

They don’t design spaces to show off. They design spaces that quietly improve your life the moment you step in.

Because the real sign of a premium space is simple - you don’t want to leave.

#design #space #comfort #minimal

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