What If We Mix Spirituality With Business?
Shaadi.com's unique journey
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How Spirituality Saved Shadi.Com?
Anupam Mittal, the CEO of Shaadi.com and a Shark Tank India judge, recently shared a pretty personal story that got me thinking about an important question: What if we mixed spirituality with business? His journey reminds us that business isn’t just about numbers and deals—it’s also about keeping our inner world in check when the outer world is pure chaos.
When Things Started Falling Apart?
Back in 2008, Mittal was about to close a huge $25 million investment for Shaadi.com—everything was looking great. But then, right before the finish line, the venture capital firm pulled out. Just like that, he was left scrambling. It wasn’t just about losing the money; Mittal had to lay off employees he thought of as family.
And it hit him hard—really hard.
He found himself asking:
📌 Where did I mess up?
📌 Should I have gone with a different investor?
📌 Could I have planned better?
The self-doubt started creeping in, and it wasn’t long before he felt completely lost and frustrated.
Then, Things Changed…
Here’s where it gets interesting: Instead of diving back into the business grind, Mittal turned to something unexpected - spirituality.
At first, he was pretty skeptical. But soon, he realized that the stress and fear he was feeling weren’t just about the business falling apart. It was something bigger.
“I wasn’t just chasing success—I was running from the fear of not being enough,” he wrote.
That’s something so many of us can relate to, right?
It’s not just about the job, the title, or the money—it’s about what happens when we feel like we’re falling short. Spirituality didn’t magically solve all of Mittal’s problems, but it did help him shift how he responded to them. He started to realign his ambition with a deeper purpose, something more than just needing to win.
But, Why Spirituality?
Mittal’s story brings up a point that’s not often discussed: the link between inner peace and outer success.
We’re all caught up in a world full of noise—emails, meetings, deadlines—and sometimes it feels impossible to slow down and take a breath. But Mittal’s journey shows that when we take the time to work on our inner selves, we can handle that external chaos a lot better.
As he said, “Silencing the world ain’t possible—so our only option is to prepare ourselves internally to deal with the external world.” That’s a lesson that’s not only powerful but something we rarely hear in the business world, where it’s all about “the grind.”
What’s Spirituality Is All About?
Towards the end of his reflection, Mittal shares this lovely idea: “Whether it is religion, spirituality, or therapy that calms you, a life partner or family that understands you, or a purpose & knowledge that frees you—we all need anchors to keep us grounded and wings to give us flight.”
And isn’t that the truth? Whether you’re running a company or just trying to get through the week, we all need something that grounds us—something that keeps us steady when everything else is spinning out of control.
But, Why Does This Matter for Business?
Here’s the thing: mixing spirituality with business isn’t about sitting in a lotus pose in the office. It’s about building resilience, making better decisions, and finding balance. When you can approach problems with a clear head and a calm heart, you’ll be a better leader, a better decision-maker, and just… better.
Anupam Mittal’s story reminds us that success in business isn’t just about external achievements; it’s about internal strength too. And in a world that celebrates the hustle, maybe it’s time to start celebrating the calm that comes from within.
The Big Question
So, what happens when you mix spirituality with business? According to Mittal, it changes everything—from how you handle setbacks to how you approach success. Maybe it’s time we all took a little inspiration from his story and asked ourselves: What’s my anchor?
Because once you find it, you might just discover a new kind of success—one that balances both your inner peace and your professional drive.
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