8.7 Ankush Datar: On Health and Wealth; Two Goals, One Answer

Tried a fad diet and a get-rich scheme, but failed to do both? Let's talk about what actually works.Ankush Datar, the author of The Health and Wealth Paradox, breaks down the complexities of health and financial planning by getting back to the core principles. His unique approach explains how managing your health and wealth isn’t so different after all. In this episode, Tara Khandelwal and Ankush explore how first principles thinking, mental barriers, and everyday habits shape our ability to stay consistent and make smarter decisions in both areas.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed with the amount of information available about managing your health and wealth, this conversation offers fresh insights and practical tips to simplify the process. Ankush’s approach will help you understand that it’s just not that complicated once you’ve gotten your basics set. Books, shows, and films mentioned in this episode:Ankush’s favourite authors: Morgan Housel & James ClearDopamine Nation by Anna LembkeStop Reading the News by Rolf DobelliThe Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf DobelliSame as Ever by Morgan HouselDollars and Sense by Dr. Dan ArielyThe Psychology of Money by Morgan HouselOutlive by Bill Gifford and Peter AttiaAtomic Habits by James ClearApplications for The Bound Publishing Course 2026 are now open.The Bound Publishing Course is a 3-month intensive course on book, magazine, and digital publishing. Through live sessions, workshops, and industry-facing projects, participants gain practical publishing skills and exposure to careers across the industry.Cohort size: 50 seatsFirst round of acceptances: 15th June 2026Applications are reviewed on a rolling bas‘Books and Beyond with Bound’ is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D’costa uncover how their books reflect the realities of our lives and society today. Find out what drives India’s finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social media platforms.