Hi, I'm Krutika and this is my podcast Journeys with Krutika. Today's conversation is with my wonderful brother, Jigar Thanki.

I may be a bit biased - after all, I’ve known him his whole life - but trust me when I say he’s one of the kindest, most inspiring, and knowledgeable people I’ve ever met.

Whenever I face a challenge, whether personal or professional, he’s the person I turn to for wisdom and perspective. In this episode, we dive into his journey of writing his first book, Mental Models: What I’d Tell You in 3 Hours, a project inspired in part by becoming a father.

He shares the models, principles, and influences that have guided him, and we explore how becoming a dad has realigned his "north star." There’s so much to take away from this conversation, from his thoughtful insights to his humility and brilliant mind.

Above all, his story is a powerful reminder of the importance of service and creating value for others.

Chapters

(00:00 ) Introduction

(00:55 ) Inspiration behind writing a book

(02:21 ) The concept of mental models

(07:00 ) North Star

(09:38 ) Lessons learned from writing

(11:54 ) Influences and inspirations

(14:55 ) Challenges in the writing process

(19:25 ) The Importance of Curiosity

(24:35 ) Reflections on legacy

(25:05 ) Closing

Connect with me

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If you have a journey you'd like to share I'd love to hear from you, email me at journeyswithkrutika@gmail.com