Mar 21, 2023
What does it mean to be truly happy?
Deepak Ohri graces today’s episode of the I Own It podcast. He is a sought-after public speaker, author of the book “A Bridge Not Too Far: Where Creativity Meets Innovation”, and founder and CEO of lebua Hotels and Resorts, as featured in the movie, “The Hangover Part II.”
He believes that no matter where you started, success and achievement are possible. His proactive leadership and management skills allowed him to weather the biggest storm yet – the COVID-19 pandemic. Not one employee was left behind!
He dares you to dream… and dream BIG! And he doesn’t teach happiness. He takes you back to it! His deep love for people motivated him to guide others in attaining clarity and eliminating distractions to see what they truly want in life.
Tune in as Deepak Ohri lays it all – his modest childhood, the reason behind his voracious reading habits, the importance of putting your people first, keeping your word as an entrepreneur, and finding your own meaning to luxury and happiness.
Timestamps:
02:14 Deepak’s humble beginnings
09:19 The happiness in hospitality
12:06 The secret to customer satisfaction
15:46 Working with The Hangover Part II
18:15 Measuring true luxury
24:55 The inspiration behind Deepak’s book
28:00 Every interaction is special
30:53 Dream harder after failure
33:10 Slowing down to succeed
35:22 Impact vs. commitment
39:42 Deepak’s favorite restaurant and dishes
43:05 Being a hotelier during COVID
46:12 Leading people back to happiness
48:24 The formula to happiness
50:40 Learning is a continuous process
51:35 A time when Deepak didn’t own it
54:12 Deepak’s advice to his 16-year-old self
54:47 What would Deepak’s last meal on Earth be?
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Quotations:
“When I read a book, I read a lot about people’s successes. I read about focus. I read about respect. I read about dreaming.” - Deepak Ohri
“Lies can be hidden. The truth is not in what you see, but how you see it.” - Deepak Ohri.
“Happiness comes from within, not from without.” - Ben Reinberg
“Luxury is not expensive. It’s expressive.” - Deepak Ohri
“Focus is nothing but consciousness of your weaknesses. Once you are conscious of your weaknesses, all your energy and thought will work to achieve what you want to do because our weaknesses only distract us.” - Deepak Ohri
“Balancing your emotions and the way you handle your business is the key to success.” - Ben Reinberg
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Get in touch with Deepak Ohri:
Website: https://www.deepakohri.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepak-ohri-bb020313/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deepakohri.
Twitter: @DeepakOhri
Instagram: @d.ohri
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