Srinivas Rao Heart & Soul - Things You Were Not Taught In School

Srinivas Rao Heart & Soul – Things You Were Not Taught In School

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“When you’re inauthentic long enough, eventually you start living a lie” ~Srinivas Rao

I have the honor today to share the insight and wisdom of a true friend, Srinivas Rao. Srini has been one of the most supportive people of my work going back to the time I started my site. He has a rare combination of generosity, humility, friendship and knowledge that are not easy to come by. On his show (BlogcastFM) he’s interviewed some of the most successful bloggers and content creators in the world and has also picked up an insane amount of life lessons that he openly shares through his interviews and his posts on his other site theskooloflife.com. I have a good feeling that you will connect with his story, his quest for truth and freedom, and his love for life and surfing.

Some key insights from this interview:

Why the conventional road is often a path to an unfulfilled life
Some unexpected and awesome rewards from following his calling
The vital importance of being in the moment in surfing and in life
How to surround yourself with incredibly inspiring people no matter where you live
The biggest insight that took his show to over 70,000 downloads per month
The power of supportive people who light a fire under you
The dangerous pitfalls of pleasing people

About Srinivas Rao – Host & Co-Founder of Blogcast FM

Srinivas Rao (aka “Srini”) is the host and co-founder of BlogcastFM, the entrepreneur’s podcast where he shares proven strategies to grow a business by conducting one-on-one interviews with some of the best minds online and off. He started his blog, The Skool of Life, in April of 2009 where he shares valuable insights, ideas and real-life lessons that are usually not taught in school. His writing has been featured on a number of popular personal development and social media blogs such as Dumb Little Man, Problogger, and several others. He’s a regular contributor at the Adage 150 blog GROW, has spoken at BlogWorld and was recognized on Problogger’s annual list as one of 40 Bloggers to Watch in 2011. When he’s not talking with amazing people, he’s riding waves.

Connect with Srini:

On his show: Blogcastfm.com

On his blog: TheSkoolOfLife.com

On facebook: facebook.com/blogcastfm

On Twitter: @skooloflife

On Twitter: @blogcastfm

People Mentioned in this interview:

Mayi Carles Entrepreneur, Artist, Extraordinary Human Being.
Laura Belgray Copywriting Queen.
Melissa Cassera PR Rockstar.
Maria Brophy World Traveler, Career & Lifestyle Designer.
Dyana Valentine Speaker, Urban Priestess.
Danielle Laporte Best Selling Author.
Chris Guillebeau Traveler, Author, Entrepreneur.

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skooloflife

@MyMiBoSo thank you :). Hope you enjoyed the interview

MyMiBoSo

@skooloflife I certainly did! <3 the connection b/w you two throughout! P.S. I too am a Pepperdine Grad-well, undergrad, that is :)

skooloflife

@MyMiBoSo btw since you're in SoCAl, @justinmiller06 and I are planning a beach day meet up :), So you should come

MyMiBoSo

@justinmiller06 @skooloflife Ha! Truth...I like to think of it as merely an extension of real life. ;)

MyMiBoSo

@skooloflife Will try again on the real computer!

skooloflife

@justinmiller06 @MyMiBoSo I already mentioned it to @coastalplayground too :). So yep that's my intention

MyMiBoSo

@justinmiller06 @skooloflife Bring it! Meet you fellas on FB...and hopefully in real life soon!

MyMiBoSo

@skooloflife Ha! I was the only one in PE class at Pepperdine who refused to swim in the deep end! But oh how I love the ENERGY of the ocean

skooloflife

@MyMiBoSo cool, looks there's a slight delay in it coming through. I used to cry when i had to go swim lessons #irony

MyMiBoSo

@skooloflife Done :)

skooloflife

@MyMiBoSo actually add me on FB because we're talking about the beach event there: http://t.co/uYP42cTA

MyMiBoSo

@skooloflife @justinmiller06 Would love to! Following you both now so we can get our DM on :)

skooloflife

@MyMiBoSo oh awesome... yeah, Pepperdine+ study abroad in Brazil turned me into a life long surfer

MyMiBoSo

@skooloflife Nor do I! I have this silly fear of drowning-so coupled w/my fear of LA water, I ADMIRE the surf from the sand ;)

skooloflife

@MyMiBoSo funny thing is I have ZERO athletic ability, so I never figured surfing would be the thing I fell in love with

MyMiBoSo

@skooloflife Isn't that the beauty of life? Go in w/one expectation & allow the universe to send you something completely different!

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yourgreatlifetv

@AimeePrezzano Thank you so much Amy!

@mayicarles thanks Mayi :). Glad you enjoyed it. It's fun to be on the other side of the mic every now and then

mayicarles

@skooloflife ... there's an art to "looking like a natural" + you've totally mastered it.

@mayicarles will love our interview from Monday :)

@skooloflife OH YEAH! Love @Alex_Franzen - total girl crush!

@mayicarles funny thing I'm still obsessing about how to get better. btw you

@skooloflife I like saving stories for next time :)

@mayicarles yeah, that's the one thing I forgot to ask you about in my interview... my only thing I would have done differently

@skooloflife Well if you lived in Panama... hahaha! My TV reach is not of international acclaim unfortunately hehehe!

@mayicarles good question. I think tv or radio producers.

@skooloflife @blogcastfm I don't even know what that means hehehe. Who are the gatekeepers + game pickers that need to redeem you "worthy"?

@mayicarles yeah.... well one of my big goals is National Syndication for @blogcastFM--- (maybe somebody can make that happen)

@skooloflife when you stop obsessing, your world becomes boring :)

@skooloflife my fave part was when you shared how people say you're a natural. Reminds me of Steve Jobs + how he made it all look so easy

@mayicarles Gracias Mayi Linda, checate este video (60 sec) de mi show de manana http://t.co/I353lIHs

@yourgreatlifetv I love how you set it up :) + I'm so honored to be the beta heart to heart :)

@mayicarles sí la primerísima Es Mayi!! No he leído the element :) cuéntame mas <3 :)

@yourgreatlifetv Amigo TIENES que leerlo. The Element by Ken Robinson is a MASTERPIECE my entire book is highlighted + scribbled with hearts

@yourgreatlifetv Me ENCANTA ser la primera hehehehehe. First child complex.

@yourgreatlifetv WAOOOOOO que COOL!!! Amigo tu has leido The Element verdad? Lo acabo de leer + pensé mucho en ti!

Sabrina at MyMiBoSo

So many amazing takeaways from this interview - from simply riding the wave of life to making authentic connections online and off. Thank you for another inspiring interview, Bern, and for connecting me with Srinivas' insightful words!

yourgreatlifetv moderator

@Sabrina at MyMiBoSo Sabrina, The pleasure is mine, SOO happy you've connected with @skooloflife If I were to name the top five people who have supported me in this online journey you would both be in it. (So would @BetsyKCross ) Sending you all a huge hug. -Bern

@yourgreatlifetv Bern, I have SO MUCH gratitude to you for inspiring me, supporting me, and, most importantly, for simply living YOUR OWN LIFE with such consciousness and generosity to shine the light for myself (and I'm sure so many others) to continue doing the same. @skooloflife Srinivas, I love your message, and I count down the days until our day to rule the beach :).

@BetsyKCross Betsy, I see your beautiful comments here in Bern's site, and I feel you're a kindred soul as well, living a life of LOVE. So much love to you, and looking forward to getting to know you further!

BetsyKCross

@Sabrina at MyMiBoSo @yourgreatlifetv @skooloflife Thank you @Sabrina at MyMiBoSo ! You made my morning brighter!! This is a beautiful site to connect with beautiful people. Bern stands as the hub of the wheel and lets us all radiate outward (or inward, HA!) for each other. I really appreciate the community he's building just by being himself! Have a great day!!

@suddenlyjamie @skooloflife Thank you very much sweet Jamie!! <3 U friend!

LuckytobeYou

thank Y♡U Bern & Srini for this honest, open, intelligent conversation*!

Nature (the Ocean~~) is to know One-ness - Presence. Love the wisdom shared, keep shining your Light & Beauty.

@LuckytobeYou Thanks so much. I was really honored to be on Bernardo's show.

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@LuckytobeYou Thank you Beautiful Kara, for sharing some of your light in this space. I met you through Srini when I first shared something on his blog and happy to complete the circle and share him on mine. You are encouraging, alive and such a pleasure to connect with. Lots of love dear friend!

Thank you for listening and for adding your voice.

-Bern

Monica Lee

I love the "be in the moment" in the ocean it kicks your butt! And I love the Mayi and Maria shout outs!

@Monica Lee I have alot of amazing women in my life, you included :). The impact they've had on my journey has been profound.

@Monica Lee Hi Monica, First off welcome to yourgreatlifetv so honored to have you here :) I agree being in the moment is not just a key to surfing but to living a life based on truth, authenticity and freedom. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and share your insights. BIG HUG -Bern

Hey Bernardo,

Thanks so much for having me on the show. You really ask some amazing questions. It's always fun when I get to be on the other side of the mic. It's been truly a joy to have you as a friend and watch your show evolve. You're up to some amazing things.

@skooloflife Srini, Thank you for your words & you provided some heartfelt, wise and honest answers which is the best thing anyone hosting an interview show can ever hope for. I appreciate your willingness to ALWAYS go the extra mile when you are helping someone, something I know has to bring an insane amount of joy into your Life. Here's to the great unfolding of both our shows! -Bern

@yourgreatlifetv The great thing is that tweet about authentic living just helped me to write an entire blog post. :)