The Way Of The 1 Precent
The Way Of The 1 Precent
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The Way of the 1 Percent
Success has no single path, and no universal measure. But in every field, there’s the top 1 percent—those who redefine what’s possible. The Way of the 1 Percent takes you into the minds and lives of individuals who’ve reached the pinnacle of their fields.
From elite athletes and groundbreaking entrepreneurs to resilient individuals who’ve turned adversity into triumph, we’ll uncover the principles, beliefs, and untold stories that set them apart. These are the people who’ve pushed boundaries, overcome failures, and carved their unique paths to greatness.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of success, resilience, and personal growth, with episodes exploring topics like elite athleticism, entrepreneurial grit, and societal perceptions of beauty. Examples include discussions with Tony Cavaliere on commitment and overcoming obstacles, Brad Blash on building a real estate empire from scratch, and Kem Minnick on the evolving definitions of beauty and fame.
The Way of the 1 Percent
Success has no single path, and no universal measure. But in every field, there’s the top 1 percent—those who redefine what’s possible. The Way of the 1 Percent takes you into the minds and lives of individuals who’ve reached the pinnacle of their fields.
From elite athletes and groundbreaking entrepreneurs to resilient individuals who’ve turned adversity into triumph, we’ll uncover the principles, beliefs, and untold stories that set them apart. These are the people who’ve pushed boundaries, overcome failures, and carved their unique paths to greatness.
In this episode of The Way of the 1 Percent, host Yovel Peretz talks with Ashish Kothari — former McKinsey partner and now founder of Happiness Squad — about trading status for purpose. 🌱
We cover:
💼 Leaving “success”
Ashish hit the top: global consulting partner, money, recognition. But he felt anxious and disconnected. He explains the gap between karma (what you do) and dharma (what you’re here to do) — and what happens when they don’t line up.
🌍 The crisis at work
Only ~20 percent of people feel like they’re actually thriving at work. Most are stressed, burned, or numb. He says this is not just personal burnout, it’s a global problem — emotionally and financially.
🏢 Work that makes people come alive
He breaks down what real leadership looks like: creating environments where people feel safe, valued, and proud of what they do. Ask yourself: would you want your son or daughter working in the culture you’re creating?
🧠 How to find your purpose
Ashish gives a simple practice:
Map your highest moments in life — what lit you up, what strengths were you using.
Map your lowest moments — what broke you, how you survived, what you learned.
Your purpose lives in that pattern.
His lowest point…He shares getting laid off while on a visa, mid-MBA, with no safety net. Total collapse moment. The thing that saved him? A single relationship. His lesson: invest in real people, not just resume lines.
💡 Advice to his younger self
He wouldn’t say “work less.” He’d say: work hard, but build your inner world sooner — gratitude, sleep, movement, meditation, self-compassion. It’s not less ambition. It’s aligned ambition.
Core message:
You can grind and still be empty. Or you can build a life that’s both high-performance and meaningful. Your choice. 💥
Connect with Ashish: https://happinesssquad.com/
Order the Hardwired for Happiness book: https://happinesssquad.com/hardwired-for-happiness/#order
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