Gurcharan Das, Author, and Thinker; Author, ‘Another Sort of Freedom’
- Mr. Das is one of India’s most celebrated authors and thinkers.
- He’s a former chief executive officer of Procter and Gamble India and managing director of Procter and Gamble Worldwide for strategic planning.
Podcast
Overview
In this insightful episode, Gurcharan Das, celebrated author and thinker, discusses his lifelong quest for freedom and meaning. From his Harvard days to his corporate success at Procter & Gamble, Das reflects on balancing making a living and making a life. He shares profound lessons from his new memoir, “Another Sort of Freedom,” on finding humility, purpose, and spiritual freedom without losing the joy of work.
00:36- About Gurcharan Das
- Mr. Das is one of India’s most celebrated authors and thinkers.
- He’s a former chief executive officer of Procter and Gamble India and managing director of Procter and Gamble Worldwide for strategic planning.
- He’s the author of a book titled India Unbound, The Difficulty of Being Good, India Grows at Night, A Liberal Case for a Strong State, and Another Sort of Freedom.
25:30- What role would spirituality play in your concept of the other sort of freedom?
- Spirituality involves freedom from external and internal expectations, like ego-driven ambitions.
- It offers a sense of lightness and liberation in daily life without needing religious beliefs.
- The concept aligns with divine playfulness, as seen in the playful creation of the universe by gods like Shiva.
31:42- What advice or lessons would you want young professionals to take away, especially those who feel trapped by societal expectations and are searching for their own sort of freedom?
- Ask life’s deeper questions early; don’t wait until it’s too late.
- Find joy and freedom in what you love, even within your job.
- Self-forgetting through passionate engagement brings true freedom.
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Learn more about Gurcharan Das: LinkedIn
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- Mr. Das is one of India’s most celebrated authors and thinkers.
- He’s a former chief executive officer of Procter and Gamble India and managing director of Procter and Gamble Worldwide for strategic planning.
- He’s the author of a book titled India Unbound, The Difficulty of Being Good, India Grows at Night, A Liberal Case for a Strong State, and Another Sort of Freedom.
