Chai with Pabrai

Mohnish Pabrai's Q&A session with Dakshana scholars at JNV Pune, Maharashtra, India on December 25, 2025

Chai with Pabrai

Show Notes

Mohnish Pabrai's Q&A session with Dakshana scholars at JNV Pune, Maharashtra, India on December 25, 2025

(00:00:00) – Introduction

(00:01:09) - Charlie's mental models: Take a simple idea and take it seriously

(00:03:13) - Be a Karam Yogi

(00:07:12) - Focus at improving human lives: Narayana Healthcare Systems

(00:10:52) - Purpose over profit always wins

(00:13:47) - Inner scorecard beats outer approval

(00:16:06) - Cloning: Anand Kumar and Super 30

(00:19:56) - Learn to build from zero: The Origin and Evolution of New Businesses

(00:23:02) - The Founders Podcast

(00:28:40) - Singular focus: Dronacharya & Arjuna - eye of the bird

(00:32:18) - Your Deepest Desire Is Destiny

(00:34:10) - Adversity is part of life

00:36:30) – Toastmasters

(00:37:46) - Usain Bolt from Jamaica; Illustrated Weekly of India: Khushwant Singh

(00:44:00) - Take a decision and move forward

(00:45:18) - Be the change you wish to see

(00:47:03) - Principles create advantage in life; The Founders Podcast

(00:50:12) - Focus on relevant things in life

(00:56:35) - Rule of 72

(01:00:04) - The wealth creation paradox

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