In this refreshing episode, Ankur flips the script on how we think about competition. Instead of seeing rivals as enemies to crush, he reframes them as frenemies, essential catalysts who challenge us, sharpen us, and push us toward excellence.

Through engaging analogies like Tom & Jerry’s playful rivalry and Sherlock vs. Moriarty’s intellectual duels, Ankur shows that greatness doesn’t grow in isolation, it grows in friction. He also shares personal experiences of competitors copying his work, turning what could be frustration into fuel for growth, strategy, and innovation.

This episode also ties into Ankur’s concept of Intentonomics®, reminding us that true strength lies not in defeating others, but in acting with integrity, learning from everyone, and turning competition into an ally for progress.

Because excellence isn’t about hating your competition. It’s about thanking them for pushing you to be better.

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In this insightful episode, Ankur Shiv Bhandari takes on one of life’s most universal pursuits: the relentless search for the “Secret Ingredient” of success. From boardrooms to personal lives, we often assume success must lie in some hidden formula, an external tool, or a magical breakthrough waiting to be discovered. But what if the answer has been closer all along?

Drawing on vivid metaphors, cultural touchpoints like Kung Fu Panda, and his own framework of Intentonomics®, Ankur unpacks a profound yet simple Truth “The Real Secret Ingredient is You”. Success isn’t hidden in a scroll, a strategy, or a system, it’s unlocked when we bring clarity, conviction, and authentic purpose to our actions.

With practical insights and empowering takeaways, this conversation shifts the lens from looking outward to looking inward, reminding us that the greatest catalyst for change and growth lies within ourselves.

🔗 Stay connected with Ankur Shiv Bhandari (ASB) on his journey of enabling Happiness through Excellence by Bridging the Knowing-Doing Gap:

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In this insightful episode, Ankur Shiv Bhandari challenges the myth of the rigid roadmap and introduces a more liberating perspective: paths are not railway tracks, they are rivers, adaptive, flowing, and shaped by the terrain they move through. Through vivid metaphors, real-world examples, and his own journey, Ankur reveals why flexibility isn’t failure, but intelligence.

Because excellence isn’t about never changing course. It’s about holding your why tightly, but your how lightly, continuing, adapting, and growing.

🌊 From the fear of “Failing” when you pivot to the power of embracing fluidity, this episode reframes what it really means to be on the right path.

🔗 Stay connected with Ankur Shiv Bhandari (ASB) on his journey of enabling Happiness through Excellence by Bridging the Knowing-Doing Gap:

🌐 Website: www.ankurshivbhandari.com
📧 Email: office@ankurshivbhandari.com

📱 Follow ASB on Social Media:

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/excellence-intended-with-ankur-shiv-bhandari/id1826078386

🎙️ Learn more about the frameworks featured in this podcast:
Intentonomics®, Route to Shopper®, K.S.A.R.™, and PIFFLE®

#ExcellenceIntended #AnkurShivBhandari #KnowingDoingGap #IntentionalLiving #LeadershipDevelopment #PersonalGrowth #ProfessionalExcellence #HappinessThroughExcellence #PodcastLaunch #AsbiverseGroup #Intentonomics #RouteToShopper #KSAR #PIFFLE #BusinessLeadership #PurposeDriven #Intent #Pupose #Leadership #Motivation #Management #AIAdoption #ChangeManagement