Ayush Srivastava

Founder - Bodhi: Your life guide solution! National record holder. Ex Product leader - Dream11, LEAD School, Ridlr. Sharing views on B2C products, sports.

[Muthukrishnan Dhandapani @dmuthuk]

Around 25 years ago I was facing several serious problems in life. That affected my ability to deliver what the organisation expected of me. I was one of the highly paid employees, handling a critical function.

The CEO called me and said my problems were preventing me from doing justice to both my salary and my role. I was asked to resign, and I did so immediately.

I began sending emails to companies in Chennai in the same industry. I was surprised to find that actor Arvind Swamy was running a company in that field, so I wrote to him as well.

The very next day I was invited to meet him. The first question he asked was why I had resigned when my income was high and I was handling such a critical role at a young age.

I told him the truth: I had resigned because I was asked to go. I explained what I was going through and said my situation was likely to improve the following year.

That honesty created an immediate bond. He offered a salary on par with what I had been drawing, asked me to wait, and issued an appointment letter the same day.

When I first watched Roja and Bombay, I never imagined I would be working closely with Arvind Swamy within the same decade.

My elder sister passed away in 2013. My elder brother passed away in 2021. They were not of an age to die. But that is what life is.

My elder brother was a hardcore fan of Arvind Swamy. He was happier than anyone that I would be working for him.

I rarely ask anyone for a personal favour. Once, while chatting with Arvind, I told him about my brother. He asked what would make my brother happy. I suggested a personal letter.

Arvind immediately wrote a note on his letterhead, addressing my brother by name. The letter was beautiful. I gave it to my brother as a surprise. I cannot explain the happiness he felt that day.

When my brother died in 2021, while going through the briefcase he used every day, I found Arvind Swamy’s letter on top. I understood how much it had meant to him.

I just felt like sharing this.

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[Ayush Srivastava @ayush_sri]

Probably the best article to read before the year ends, be it someone entering the job market, an entrepreneur or a VC!

[sysls @systematicls]

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[anand mahindra @anandmahindra]

Mumbai Police…

You just gave us the gift of hope and happiness.

For this alone, you rank as one of the finest forces in the world

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 🙏🏽

(Thank you for sharing this story so vividly, Mohini)

[Ayush Srivastava @ayush_sri]

Forever our no. 20 ❤️

[Liverpool FC @LFC]

Diogo ❤️

[Ayush Srivastava @ayush_sri]

Heartbreaking. RIP Diogo 🙏

[Liverpool FC @LFC]

Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota.

[Ayush Srivastava @ayush_sri]

@UberIN_Support Been half a day and I havent gotten any call or update from the team. Shows how safety first Uber is!!

[Ayush Srivastava @ayush_sri]

Extreme Alert: Got abused, hit and thrown out from my uber. Need action taken from @Uber_India immediately including an FIR!

Attaching image of the car. The driver knows where i live as he picked from home and i fear for my safety.

Highly shaken up!

[Ayush Srivastava @ayush_sri]

@UberIN_Support 1 hour wasnt enough time?? How many rides will this person have done by now? What if he does this with women next? Who is to blame apart from Uber?

[Ayush Srivastava @ayush_sri]

@UberIN_Support What’s taking so long??? Is this your support? Cant even imagine how unsafe women must feel travelling with these thugs

[Ayush Srivastava @ayush_sri]

@UberIN_Support Awaiting response.

[Ayush Srivastava @ayush_sri]

Hi @Olacabs i got a bill for a ride i did not take. Trying to report it on your app but showing a timeout. Plz reach out and help asap!

[Ayush Srivastava @ayush_sri]

@BluSmartIndia kindly guide on refund of amount in your wallet as the service is no longer operational!

[Ayush Srivastava @ayush_sri]

@randeepbaruah_ @IndianFootball @IndSuperLeague All worked out well! As it will for you!

[Ayush Srivastava @ayush_sri]

@randeepbaruah_ @IndianFootball @IndSuperLeague Thats unfortunate! I know how tough that must have been from personal experience! Best of luck for what you do next!

[Ayush Srivastava @ayush_sri]

@airindia Nobody knows anything here on the ground. I wanted help rescheduling and no one can help! Unreal incompetence

[Ayush Srivastava @ayush_sri]

Everyone got deboarded in AI 884 due to tech issue. 4 hours delayed and no one from @airindia at vadodara to guide on whats next!

[Ayush Srivastava @ayush_sri]

Good to see @Rovers have a terrific transfer window! Super excited to see if Cantwell finally settles down and delivers!

[Ayush Srivastava @ayush_sri]

What a signing! Could be the steal of the season if he stays fit!

[Liverpool FC @LFC]

#BenvenutoFederico 👋🇮🇹

[Ayush Srivastava @ayush_sri]

Its always a negative experience when taking an @Olacabs taxi! Driver in Jodhpur took us on a merry go round, left us well away from location and Ola’s SOS systems dont work after taking you through a complex IVR system!

Take one at your own risk!