Be Better Bit By Bit

Be Better Bit By Bit

Welcome to Be Better Bit By Bit – a podcast for real people dealing with real struggles. No fake motivation. No overnight success stories. Just honest talk about failure, growth, and becoming the person you want to be—one small step at a time. Hosted by Nishith – CA ranker (AIR 48), ultra marathon runner, author, and someone who's failed, fallen, and learned the hard way. What you'll get: Real stories about failure, shame, mental health, and bouncing back Simple daily habits that actually work (no complicated systems) Journaling techniques, mental wellness tips, and mindset shifts Practical tools you can use today, not someday This podcast is for you if: You're tired of feeling stuck You want to improve but don't know where to start You've failed and need to know it's okay You're looking for real advice, not fluff Topics we cover: personal growth, mental health, dealing with failure, journaling, resilience, self-improvement, career growth, exam prep motivation, building habits, overcoming shame, daily routines, mindfulness, goal setting, productivity, life lessons Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/be-better-bit-by-bit--4216679/support.

Episodes

March 22, 2026 11 mins
How do you feel when your alarm goes off? Rested? Grateful? Ready? Or do you feel like the race just started? Like you're already behind before your feet hit the floor? This episode is about something I lived—and almost broke myself trying to fix. It's about how we've turned mornings into performances. And what happens when winning the morning means losing your peace. The wake-up call: There was a time I did it all:
  • 5 AM alarm e...
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Credibility is not a badge. It's not a label someone else gives you. It's not your job title, your salary, or the number of followers you have. Credibility is a result. A quiet one. It shows up in how people feel around you. How much they trust your words. How often they turn to you when things get chaotic. In this episode, I break down what real credibility looks like—and how you can build it, bit by bit. The credibility equation:...
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    A few weeks ago, I had a long run planned for the next morning. But that night, I kept scrolling through reels. "Just 10 more minutes," my mind said. I could feel two parts of me fighting. One wanted rest. One wanted comfort. That small battle? That's where the prefrontal workout begins. Your brain isn't one voice—it's many voices speaking at the same time. Some want comfort. Some want progress. Some want pleasure now. Some want a ...
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    You wake up at 5 AM. You never miss a workout. You read every day. You say yes to every opportunity. People admire your discipline. You admire it too. But sometimes... it doesn't feel good. This episode is about something we don't talk about enough: what happens when the habits that make you proud quietly steal your peace. My wake-up call: Last Tuesday, I sat down with my five journals. Morning pages. Gratitude. Goals. Reflections....
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    December 7, 2025 11 mins
    I picked up Max Tegmark's "Life 3.0" thinking I'd learn about AI and the future of technology. I didn't expect to be pulled 13.8 billion years back in time. And I definitely didn't expect to cry. As I read about the Big Bang, the birth of stars, and how life first appeared, I kept thinking about my 14-year-old daughter. And I realized: someone should have told me this story when I was a kid. This episode isn't a book review. It's m...
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    November 30, 2025 6 mins
    I've been building something bit by bit. It's called UPLY. An app about 1% daily growth. Recently, I stumbled upon Jack Ma's 10 messages to young entrepreneurs and couldn't help but smile. I've lived these lines—sometimes unknowingly—while building my platforms 'Be Better Bit-By-Bit' and UPLY. In this episode, I share how each of Jack Ma's 10 lessons showed up in my own journey—from writing one small journal to creating multiple bo...
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    For two years, I wrote everything except the book. Blog posts. LinkedIn articles. Even grocery lists with more enthusiasm than usual. But the book? I couldn't open the file. "Who are you to write about this?" That voice kept me stuck for two years. In this episode, I share the raw, honest story of why I almost didn't write "The GATE Way" — and what finally changed everything. In this episode, you'll hear:
    • The voice of doubt that...
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    Content Warning: This episode discusses grief, loss, and deep emotional pain. Three months after losing someone I loved, I sat on my bed at 5:30 AM with my running shoes on, unable to move. Just crying. Still unable to breathe right. This is my story of what happened when suffering broke me wide open. This isn't a motivational episode. There's no "5 steps to heal" or "how to get over grief quickly." This is just honest talk about p...
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    Ever scroll through social media and suddenly feel like you're not good enough? Say yes to things you don't want to do? Let fear stop you from starting something new? You're not alone. And you're not broken. In this episode, I share three invisible mistakes we all make every single day—mistakes that quietly steal our peace, our time, and our potential. The three mistakes:
    1. The Comparison Trap - How comparing yourself to others (a...
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    Failed your exams? Lost your job? Feeling ashamed and stuck? You're not alone. In this episode, I share my story of failing CA Finals twice, shaving my head out of shame, and how that rock bottom moment changed everything. This is about real failure, real shame, and real healing. You'll learn:
    • The 3 types of shame everyone faces (and how to handle each one)
    • Why shame is actually trying to help you, not hurt you
    • 5 simple tools to d...
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    Self-Honesty: The Hardest Truth You'll Ever Tell | With Nishith Goyal Why is being honest with yourself so incredibly difficult? In this powerful episode, Nishith Goyal explores the transformative journey of self-honesty and why it's the most challenging yet necessary practice for personal growth. 🎯 What You'll Discover:
    • Why denial is our default mode and how it sabotages our growth
    • The morning journaling practice that changed e...
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    "Be Better Bit-By-Bit" is a unique self-transformation platform.

    In this episode, Nishith narrates a chilly tale of a burglary that happened in London. His experiences taught him something valuable. And, this episode delves into the power of time and why and how we are becoming the robber f our most precious asset - TIME.

    "Be Better Bit-By-Bit" platform's members call themselves "Improvers," and the endeavour is to help each other a...
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    In this episode, Nishith speaks about the power of silence and how his early mornings help him achieve something which most of the people in a busy city like Mumbai are not able to achieve.

    "Be Better Bit-By-Bit" platform's members call themselves "Improvers," and the endeavour is to help each other and grow as a community and, in due course, progress in our personal li...
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    November 25, 2023 7 mins
    "Be Better Bit-By-Bit" is a unique self-transformation platform.

    In this episode, Nishith dives deep into a topic that touches all of us, Laziness. He narrates a powerful story from the Bhagwad Gita and then points out how laziness can be an important friend in our self-improvement journey. The secret is in understanding laziness.

    "Be Better Bit-By-Bit" platform's members call themselves "Improvers," and the endeavour is to help each...
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    November 5, 2023 8 mins
    "Be Better Bit-By-Bit" is a unique self-transformation platform.

    In this episode, Nishith dives deep into a topic that touches all of us, a question that often whispers in our ears, “What are they going to think?” Nishith shares a splice of his daily life and how to overcome this confusion and convert into a power.

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    In this episode, Nishith speaks about the difference between being a JOAT vs a GOAT. He refers to 'Jack of all trades' as JOAT. And, then mentions why it can be a good way of living a successful life. Nishith shares his personal exeperiences with this approach and how it is making positive changes in his life.

    "Be Better Bit-By-Bit" platform's members call themselves "I...
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    In this episode, Nishith speaks about the difference between 'To Ignore' and 'Be Ignorant' He links the choice of "to ignore" to our better relationships and as a secret sauce to managing them.

    "Be Better Bit-By-Bit" platform's members call themselves "Improvers," and the endeavor is to help each other and grow as a community and, in due course, progress in our personal...
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    In this episode, Nishith speaks the difference between Habits and Practices. He links back the perspective with his personal experiences to make the differentiation interesting.

    "Be Better Bit-By-Bit" platform's members call themselves "Improvers," and the endeavor is to help each other and grow as a community and, in due course, progress in our personal lives too. What...
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    In this episode, Nishith speaks about why our 9 to 5 unnecessary gets all the rant. Instead we should identify the distractions we think are unavoidable and then avoid them. He speaks about five such disgtractions and strategies to avoid these distractions and make your 9 to 5 productive.

    "Be Better Bit-By-Bit" platform's members call themselves "Improvers," and the end...
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    February 5, 2023 11 mins
    "Be Better Bit-By-Bit" is a unique self-transformation platform.

    In this episode, Nishith speaks about how Journal writing can be a powerful tool in your life. He speaks about 10 "WHAT" of journal writing and shares simple tips to start journal writing - TODAY.

    "Be Better Bit-By-Bit" platform's members call themselves "Improvers," and the endeavor is to help each other and grow as a community and, in due course, progress in our perso...
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