Mumbai: With another weekend upon us, it is time to unwind with the latest Q&A edition of Indiantelevision.com’s Weekend Unwind—a series of informal chats that peek into the minds of business executives through a fun lens in an attempt to get to know the person behind the title a little better.

In this week’s session, we have Overlays Clothing founder & CEO Shlok Srivastava.

Without further ado here it goes…

1. Your mantra for life
My mantra in life is to inspire others by doing something truly meaningful with my own life. When you focus on achieving something impactful, it naturally motivates the people around you. This approach has always proven powerful for me.

2.⁠ ⁠A book you are currently reading or plan to read
I'm currently reading a book named Built to Last by Jim Collins, an inspiring and insightful book. It explores the principles behind building enduring companies that thrive for 100–200 years. The concepts in it are both impressive and motivating.

3.⁠ ⁠Your fitness mantra, especially during the pandemic
My fitness mantra during the pandemic is to view fitness as an ongoing journey. I focus on improving each year, and this approach has given me positive results.

4.⁠ ⁠Your comfort food
Chole Kulche, or Matar Kulche, is my ultimate comfort food. Every bite brings back a wave of nostalgia, reminding me of familiar flavors and happy memories.

5.⁠ ⁠A quote or philosophy that keeps you going when the chips are down
I believe when things are not going right, it's a blessing because if you notice a lot of beautiful or spiritual people, they also go through a lot of miseries and pain, so it is a way that God is trying to take away your sins by giving you a little bit of pain.

6.⁠ ⁠Your guilty pleasure
My guilty pleasure is Aam Papad. Even though it gives me a sore throat every time I have, I can't resist its tangy sweetness.

7.⁠ ⁠The last time you tried something new
I love embracing new experiences regularly. In September, I tried a smartwatch for the first time, and more recently, we created an innovative fabric with overlays for T-shirts. It’s always exciting to push the boundaries of creativity and technology.

8.⁠ ⁠A life lesson you learned the hard way
A life lesson I learned the hard way is that you can't change people. The real transformation doesn't come from telling them what to do but it comes from changing yourself.

9.⁠ ⁠What gets you excited about life?
Life itself excites me with the people around me, the beauty of nature, and the sense of spirituality that makes every moment special. Even the tough times can be exciting in their own way, by simply visiting a temple or exploring a new place.

10.⁠ ⁠What’s on top of your bucket list?
At the top of my bucket list is traveling to Mars and simply enjoying the experience. The idea of exploring space and experiencing something so out of this world really excites me.

11.⁠ ⁠If you could give one piece of advice to your younger self, what would it be?
If I could give one piece of advice to my younger self, it would be to trust your mind and heart and always go with your gut feeling. It’s those instincts that will guide you in the right direction.

12.⁠ ⁠One thing you would most like to change about the world
If I could change one thing about the world, it would be to make everyone 100 times smarter. With that kind of wisdom, we could solve so many problems. I’d also love to give everyone wings so they could truly fly.

13.⁠ ⁠An activity that keeps you motivated and charged during tough times
During tough times, I stay motivated by watching documentaries or reading books in a documentary-style format about fighters and world leaders. Their stories of resilience and determination inspire me to keep going, no matter the challenges.

14.⁠ ⁠What lifts your spirits when life gets you down?
When I feel down, I find comfort in looking around and seeing the prosperity and fulfillment in the world. It reminds me that things can get better, and that encourages me to keep pushing forward.

15.⁠ ⁠Your go-to stress buster
My go-to stress buster is hitting the punching bag or heading to the gym. It helps me release tension and clear my mind.