From Success to Simplicity: Nishchay's Unexpected Journey

Описание: Nishchay came to Australia chasing success. He was driven by a dream of making it big and supporting his family. What he found was far more complex. In this moving interview, Nish opens up about his early struggles, mental health challenges, and the pressure to prove himself. He worked 70-hour weeks and delivered a project that ticked every box: profitable, efficient, praised by management. But instead of joy, he felt empty.

That emptiness marked a turning point.

Through raw and honest storytelling, Nish shares how a conversation with his father and a moment of deep reflection helped him shift his view of success. From status and money to meaning and connection. Today, Nish lives with less, gives more, and finds happiness in everyday simplicity.

This story is one of liberation. Liberation from consumerism, from pressure, from the idea that we must always strive for more. It’s a message that aligns deeply with Living More with Less, our project about embracing joy, purpose, and generosity in an uncertain world.

Topics Covered:
Breaking the generational cycle of hardship
Navigating culture shock and burnout
Why "making it" doesn't always feel like success
Choosing community and presence over salary
Giving up growth for something richer
Joy in low-impact, low-consumption living

Follow our journey at https://livingmorewithless.org/

00:00 – Introduction
00:00:27 – First challenges in Australia
00:04:05 – Breakdowns and mental health
00:04:37 – Success without fulfilment
00:09:41 – Parents and reframing goals
00:10:55 – Earning less and living more
00:13:13 – Money, ambition and purpose
00:13:53 – Relationships and connection
00:15:14 – Joy in small things
00:16:23 – Practical low-impact changes
00:17:12 – Advice to others
00:18:39 – Living more with less
00:22:00 – Final reflections and closing

Its a helpful reminder: More doesn’t always mean better.