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How to Create Opportunities: Sudha Murty’s Postcard to JRD Tata

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Afraid to ask for what you want? Learn how Sudha Murty's postcard to JRD Tata shows you how to create opportunities, with Upanishad and Sanskrit wisdom.This short guided episode on fear of rejection, taking the first step and finding opportunity brings together the Katha Upanishad's "Arise, Awake" teaching, a Hitopadesha verse and one simple sankalp (intention) for confidence and growth.IN THIS EPISODE• The true story of how a protest postcard led a young engineer to a telegram, a job, and a life she never planned• Why opportunities are like a radio: always broadcasting, but only heard when you turn the dial• Katha Upanishad 1.3.14: "Uttishthata Jagrata" (Arise, Awake)• A Hitopadesha verse: effort, not wishes• Your sankalp: "I wake up to what's already here. I knock on one door today."• Your postcard: one small ask to send within 24 hoursPart 3 of "Four Sankalps," a series on hope, confidence, opportunity and presence. Each episode stands alone.Part 1 (Hope): https://youtu.be/ZgvobMk39yU Part 2 (Confidence): https://youtu.be/A3vBDDVeAH8Next up: mindfullness.💬 Tell me in the comments: what's the one postcard you've been meaning to send?If you're struggling, please reach out to someone you trust or a local helpline (in New Zealand, call or text 1737). This podcast is for reflection and isn't a substitute for professional support.Sources: Katha Upanishad 1.3.14; Hitopadesha. The Sudha Murty story is based on her own accounts and published interviews.Subscribe to Softly Strong for weekly episodes on mental health and self-love#Opportunity #SudhaMurty #MentalHealth #FearOfRejection #SelfBelief

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