#115 “I Moved to Singapore With No Plan… and Almost Failed” — What Changed Everything | Nishant Kasibhatla
24 March 2026

#115 “I Moved to Singapore With No Plan… and Almost Failed” — What Changed Everything | Nishant Kasibhatla

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What happens when you move countries with no plan, no network… and almost run out of money in 90 days?

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In this episode, Yana Fry https://www.instagram.com/yanafry/ sits down with Nishant Kasibhatla, a human performance expert, keynote speaker, and Guinness World Record holder in memory, who left India for Singapore on a bold instinct, and hit rock bottom before building a global career. They talk about the mindset shift that changed everything, how he rebuilt from zero using networking, sales skills, and discipline, and why in the age of AI, learning is no longer about information, but reflection and execution.

IN THIS EPISODE

00:00 | The Risk That Looked Brave… Until Reality Hit

01:12 | Why He Moved Countries With Zero Plan

03:13 | The “Perfect City” That Almost Broke Him

04:44 | What Running Out of Money Really Feels Like

08:06 | The One Thought That Changed Everything Overnight

09:40 | The Skill Stack That Pulled Him Out of Survival Mode

11:23 | When Things Finally Started Clicking

12:19 | Why Most People Will Struggle in the AI Era

13:13 | The Daily Habit That Separates Winners From Everyone Else

14:26 | Why Learning Alone Will Keep You Stuck

15:16 | The Decision That Changed His Entire Life Direction

15:48 | The Career Pivot Most People Are Too Afraid To Make

18:52 | Why Hard Work Alone Is a Trap

19:58 | What His Younger Self Would Never Believe

21:10 | The Discipline That Quietly Builds Success

22:40 | The Definition of Success That Actually Matters

23:53 | The One Skill That Wins Every Deal

26:47 | The Brutal Truth About Time Nobody Accepts

29:10 | What a Life Well Lived Really Looks Like

30:14 | The Simple Definition of Love Most People Miss

31:14 | The Moment That Changes How You See Everything

💫 ABOUT NISHANT KASIBHATLA 

Nishant Kasibhatla is a Human Performance Expert in the Age of AI, a keynote speaker, and Guinness World Record holder in memory. For over three decades, he has helped professionals strengthen how they focus, learn, and execute in fast-changing environments. His work centres on practical mental systems that improve learning, productivity, and performance. Nishant has delivered programmes in more than 20 countries and works with organisations that want their people to stay sharp, adaptable, and effective.

CONNECT WITH NISHANT → https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishantkasibhatla

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YanaTV is a socially responsible platform, and with this episode, we are proud to support Together We Can Change The World, an organisation that is empowering and educating girls and women in Southeast Asia to live better lives. We would love for you to support the cause. Every contribution counts! Learn more here: https://twcctw.org/donate-for-general-fund/

💫 ABOUT YANA FRY

Yana Adamanta Fry is an internationally recognized speaker, transformational coach, and founder of Awaken Human and Timeless Teachings Academy - pioneering platforms at the intersection of conscious leadership, emotional intelligence, and soul-based success. With over 15 years of global experience and clients from 30+ countries, she weaves ancient wisdom with modern strategy to help high-achieving women and conscious men create lives of deep purpose, soulful relationships, and lasting impact.

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