Neil Pasricha is a renowned author, speaker, and podcast host, who has made a name for himself in the fields of humor and comedy, business, and well-being. He has earned degrees from Harvard Business School and Queens University, which have helped him in his writing and speaking careers. Pasricha's writing is witty, relatable, and engaging, making him a popular choice for those seeking inspiration and practical advice on living a fulfilling life.
Pasricha's background is as fascinating as his writing. He was born to hardworking Indian immigrant parents who had high hopes for him to become a doctor. However, life had other plans for him. After his wife left him and his best friend took his own life in his late twenties, Pasricha started a blog called 1000awesomethings.com to cheer himself up. The blog became a massive success, leading to everything else he has done since then. He now has a significant online presence, with a large number of followers on his newsletter and social media platforms.
Pasricha's work focuses on intentional living, and he writes and speaks about topics such as gratitude, happiness, failure, resilience, connection, and trust. He is the author of nine books and journals, including The Book of Awesome, The Happiness Equation, AWESOME IS EVERYWHERE, TWO-MINUTE MORNINGS, and YOU ARE AWESOME. His books are New York Times and #1 international bestsellers, have spent over 200 weeks on bestseller lists, and have sold over 2,000,000 copies across dozens of languages. Pasricha's TED talks are also highly popular, with his first talk, "The 3 A's of Awesome," ranked as one of the 10 Most Inspiring of all time.
In addition to his writing and speaking, Pasricha hosts an Apple "Best of" award-winning podcast called 3 Books, where he interviews guests about the 1000 most formative books in the world. He is also a popular speaker, giving over 50 speeches a year at places like Harvard, SXSW, and Shopify. Despite his success, Pasricha remains humble and approachable, regularly engaging with his followers on social media and through his newsletters. He has a significant online presence, with a large number of followers on his newsletter and social media platforms.