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Episode Synopsis
Summary
In this episode of T-Talks, host TJ Walia interviews Ritesh Kotak, a tech maestro whose career spans from law enforcement to Microsoft to practicing law. Ritesh shares his unique path and mindset behind his career choices, emphasizing the importance of never saying no and continuously exploring opportunities. He discusses the impact of technology on communities and the legal field, highlighting the need for 21st-century solutions to 21st-century problems. Ritesh also emphasizes the value of building a personal board of directors and the importance of decision-making and taking initiative. He shares his approach to work-life balance and productivity, using sticky notes to prioritize tasks. The episode concludes with a rapid-fire segment, where Ritesh shares his preferences and insights.
Takeaways
Never say no to opportunities that have a positive impact and align with your passions.
Build a personal board of directors - a trusted group of individuals who provide unfiltered advice and champion your success.
Embrace failure and setbacks as learning opportunities and continue to push yourself.
Prioritize tasks and focus on completing them, using tools that work best for you.
Maintain a healthy work-life balance by setting boundaries and making time for personal activities.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
00:59 Path from Law Enforcement to Tech
04:17 Never Saying No and Embracing Failure
08:59 Building a Personal Board of Directors
09:29 Decision Making and Taking Initiative
13:39 Work-Life Balance and Task-Based Approach
31:37 Rapid Fire Questions
32:33 Conclusion
In this episode of T-Talks, host TJ Walia interviews Ritesh Kotak, a tech maestro whose career spans from law enforcement to Microsoft to practicing law. Ritesh shares his unique path and mindset behind his career choices, emphasizing the importance of never saying no and continuously exploring opportunities. He discusses the impact of technology on communities and the legal field, highlighting the need for 21st-century solutions to 21st-century problems. Ritesh also emphasizes the value of building a personal board of directors and the importance of decision-making and taking initiative. He shares his approach to work-life balance and productivity, using sticky notes to prioritize tasks. The episode concludes with a rapid-fire segment, where Ritesh shares his preferences and insights.
Takeaways
Never say no to opportunities that have a positive impact and align with your passions.
Build a personal board of directors - a trusted group of individuals who provide unfiltered advice and champion your success.
Embrace failure and setbacks as learning opportunities and continue to push yourself.
Prioritize tasks and focus on completing them, using tools that work best for you.
Maintain a healthy work-life balance by setting boundaries and making time for personal activities.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
00:59 Path from Law Enforcement to Tech
04:17 Never Saying No and Embracing Failure
08:59 Building a Personal Board of Directors
09:29 Decision Making and Taking Initiative
13:39 Work-Life Balance and Task-Based Approach
31:37 Rapid Fire Questions
32:33 Conclusion
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