I’m European.
Last year, I moved to India. What I experienced shattered my Western mindset. Here are 10 life-changing lessons I learned in India that reshaped how I see the world:
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Time Bends Here: Indian trains can run 12+ hours late, yet no one panics. I learned that life doesn’t always follow a schedule. Sometimes, the best moments happen when you stop rushing and let time find its own rhythm.
- Scarcity Breeds Genius: Farmers grow crops in deserts. Street vendors haggle like Wall Street traders. Constraints aren’t limits
- Work Should Be Sacred: The West treats work like a punishment. In India, even street vendors bring devotion to what they do. You can turn anything into a calling—if you show up with presence.
- Status Is Invisible: Barefoot monks command more respect than CEOs. Here, wisdom > wealth. It made me question: What am I truly chasing in life?
- Chaos is a System: Mumbai’s streets look chaotic, yet they move 20M people daily. I learned that what seems disorganized often has its own rhythm and logic.
- Less is More: A street vendor serves tea for 5 cents but owns his time. I realized freedom isn’t about having more it’s about needing less.
- Noise Reveals Truth: India has 780 languages, but a shared purpose unites them. I learned that clarity of purpose transcends all barriers even language.
- Nature is sacred: Rivers like the Ganges are respected, not just used. Respect for nature isn’t optional—it’s essential.
- You’re Already Rich: In India, people refuse bribes with a fake bill that says “I won’t pay.” It’s a reminder that real value isn’t just about money. The greatest wealth isn’t in your wallet—it’s in your integrity.
- The Power Of Community: In India, strangers become family in moments of need. Connection is the foundation of both survival and joy.
India didn’t just change my perspective—it rewired it. I see the world as bigger, richer, and more connected than ever before. But the biggest shift? It made me rethink how I live and work—and what true freedom truly means…I’ve had the freedom to travel to 20 countries in 3 years—all because of my business.
-NIK HUNO