The one with the salesman

Dear Mynd aims to create and encourage conversations around mental health. We do this through stories and that simple fact that connects us all; our human experiences. We are, after all, our stories. And our stories are us.This episode of Dear Mynd explores the theme of chasing your dreams, against all odds. It uses a story - The Salesman by Shikhil Vyas - to touch upon a range of themes such as the magic of conversation, the powerful desire for a better life, and the importance of kindness. <br/><br/>Details of the episodeLimited resources are no barrier to determination. One can find inspiration from the smallest of things. Language skills go well beyond the 'right' accent. <br/>Meet the host<br/><br/>Srividya Sivakumar is a reader, a teacher, and a speaker. But what really occupies her mind are those strange things that come hardbound or within soft paperbacks or on a device.  Books. Yes, she’s a self avowed bibliophile and a firm believer in the magic that 26 letters and a few punctuation marks can create.  A critically acclaimed poet, TEDx Speaker and a Voiceover Artist, Srividya believes in using her voice as a vehicle - one that drives change, sparks conversations, inspires calm and encourages you - to slow down, one story at a time.<br/>Author bio Shikhil Vyas is a freelance writer who helps tech companies in the AI and SaaS space with their content marketing efforts. You can find more of his work at his online page, VyasSpeaks.  The Salesman, our story today, placed first in the Write Away contest organized by MyndStories. <br/>Resources<br/><br/>To ReadUnbroken - Laura HillenbrandThe Checklist Manifesto - Atul Gawande<br/>To ListenStand By Me - Ben E. KingYou Gotta Be – Des 'reeGet up Stand Up – Bob MarleyIt’s My Life – Bon Jovi<br/>QOTDWhat aspect of a language matters the most to you- reading, writing or speaking? Write to Srividya - podcast@myndstories.com<br/><br/>This is a MyndStories production. MyndStories is part of Metta Media Pvt. Ltd.<br/><br/>Enjoying our podcasts? Listen to more episodes on Spotify, Gaana, and other platforms of your choice. Visit www.myndstories.com for all the guidance you need on your mental health journey.<br/><br/>Find us on Instagram and LinkedIn.<br/><br/>