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Cricket keeps Instamojo CEO in shape, and Fitbit helps him track fitness stats

Sampad Swain also believes that Jon Krakauer's 'Into The Wild' is a reflection of his life.

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Sampad Swain, CEO of Instamojo
Sampad Swain, CEO of Instamojo has learnt a great deal about running a successful business from the movie 'Thank You For Smoking'. It teaches the essential principle of survival, says the top boss. He also believes that Jon Krakauer's 'Into The Wild' is a reflection of his life.

Book
'Into The Wild' by Jon Krakauer. This book, I feel, is a reflection of my own life. The best part is that I loved as well as despised the central character.

Movie

'Thank You For Smoking'. This movie teaches you one of the essential principles of survival: “If you want to sell something, one must know to play around with words.” And isn’t it true for most businesses? We principally might not be in favour, but we still sell.

Fitness regimen
Daily walk or run, with a competitive dose of cricket once a week with friends.

Fitness Regime For The Busy Executive
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Hectic schedules and full-time jobs don't have to get in the way of your weight loss.

Stick to these tips to get past the roadblocks.
Hectic schedules and full-time jobs don't have to get in the way of your weight loss. Stick to these tips to get past the roadblocks.
Maintaining a to-do list is your thing, so just sneak in that gym/yoga/zumba appointment too.

We agree that there is a lot to do, but you can surely take some time out for achieving your fitness goals.
Maintaining a to-do list is your thing, so just sneak in that gym/yoga/zumba appointment too. We agree that there is a lot to do, but you can surely take some time out for achieving your fitness goa..
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Working out first thing in the morning guarantees that the job is done before excuses begin to pop up.

The first few mornings will be hard, but the more you will force yourself to do it, the easier it will eventually become.
Working out first thing in the morning guarantees that the job is done before excuses begin to pop up. The first few mornings will be hard, but the more you will force yourself to do it, the easier ..
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Maintain a calorie journal! Yes, it sounds too much, but it totally helps.

If you don't want to write it down, you can also do it via various apps.

Filling out your servings will help you realise and keep a tab on your portion size, and the need to exercise control.
Maintain a calorie journal! Yes, it sounds too much, but it totally helps. If you don't want to write it down, you can also do it via various apps. Filling out your servings will help you realise a..
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Initially it might seem like a lot of effort, but in the long run it will save you a lot of time.

Planning lunch ahead of time will help you stick to the healthy options instead of buying a greasy slice of pizza.

Plus, once you invest in the ingredients and they are readily available in your kitchen, there will be no excuse for not packing a nutritious lunch.
Initially it might seem like a lot of effort, but in the long run it will save you a lot of time. Planning lunch ahead of time will help you stick to the healthy options instead of buying a greasy s..
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Instead of hitting up the vending machine or office candy bowl for an afternoon snack, carry at least five pieces of fresh fruit each week and display them on your desk on Monday morning.

Whenever you want a snack, just stretch your hand out!

These munchies will be light and nutritious and will prevent you from overeating, later in the day.
Instead of hitting up the vending machine or office candy bowl for an afternoon snack, carry at least five pieces of fresh fruit each week and display them on your desk on Monday morning. Whenever y..
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Just because you are trying to adhere to a fitness regime, does not mean you stop having fun.

Stick to having one drink only, and may be choose white wine over anything else, savour it and sip it slowly.
Just because you are trying to adhere to a fitness regime, does not mean you stop having fun. Stick to having one drink only, and may be choose white wine over anything else, savour it and sip it sl..
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Travel destination
New York. I can just get lost in the sights and scenes there.

Gadget
My FitBit smartwatch. Love its various fitness tracking features.

Apparel
Jeans, Polo T-shirt and sneakers as they keep me most comfortable.
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Food
Mediterranean cuisine — I love the flavours.

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Favourite Bats Of Virat Kohli And Other Cricket Stars That Send The Ball Soaring
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The days of thick, heavy bats are passe. Check out what these big hitters of the IPL wield instead to send the ball soaring:
The days of thick, heavy bats are passe. Check out what these big hitters of the IPL wield instead to send the ball soaring:
The captain of the Indian cricket team uses bats that weigh between 1.1 and 1.23 kg and are made of Grade-A English willow. They have a curved blade, with a thickness ranging from 38 to 42 mm. The bats cost anywhere between Rs 17,000 to Rs 23,000. A bat’s price is determined by the number of grains that are on its surface. Kohli’s bats feature eight to 12 grains.
The captain of the Indian cricket team uses bats that weigh between 1.1 and 1.23 kg and are made of Grade-A English willow. They have a curved blade, with a thickness ranging from 38 to 42 mm. The ba..
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Gayle’s favourite bat for an explosive innings is a Spartan CG ‘The Boss’. These handcrafted weapons have a large bow, light pickup, edges stretched to the maximum 40 mm and a 12-piece cane handle. The bat weighs between 1.1 to 1.3 kg.
Gayle’s favourite bat for an explosive innings is a Spartan CG ‘The Boss’. These handcrafted weapons have a large bow, light pickup, edges stretched to the maximum 40 mm and a 12-piece cane handle. T..
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Chennai Super Kings batsman Raina is a connoisseur of the willow. In a T20 tournament, he prefers to wield variants of the Sanspareils Greenlands (SG) bats that have a big sweet spot, power drive handle, big edge, and a rounded face profile. The bat’s edge thickness is usually around 37 to 41 mm with perfectly distributed balance and weight.
Chennai Super Kings batsman Raina is a connoisseur of the willow. In a T20 tournament, he prefers to wield variants of the Sanspareils Greenlands (SG) bats that have a big sweet spot, power drive han..
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The match finisher has his own line of bats called Spartan MSD 7 Limited Edition. His bats weigh around 1.1 to 1.25 kg and have larger swell depth. This means they have a bigger sweet spot. His bats feature a nine-piece cane handle for better balance and strength.
The match finisher has his own line of bats called Spartan MSD 7 Limited Edition. His bats weigh around 1.1 to 1.25 kg and have larger swell depth. This means they have a bigger sweet spot. His bats ..
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The South African cricketer uses Kookaburra’s Kahuna bats, handcrafted from finest English willow for powerful strokes. While Kahuna has a number of variants, standard features include a flat face, high spine and big edges that provide a large hitting area. They weigh around 1.1 to 1.24 kg.
The South African cricketer uses Kookaburra’s Kahuna bats, handcrafted from finest English willow for powerful strokes. While Kahuna has a number of variants, standard features include a flat face, h..
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