I Quit My 9–5 to Build a Book Company | Shruta Satam | Founder of Pustakh
Mon Jan 26 2026
Get my Top 100 Books for FREE ↙️https://compoundingproject.kit.com/eba228c042--Timestamps:02:00 Intro to Non-Fiction & Wisdom04:44 From Fiction to Non-Fiction07:25 How Non-Fiction Shapes Growth10:04 Books That Changed Everything13:08 Turning Reading Into Action15:49 Why Pustak Was Created18:22 What Makes Pustak Different21:06 How Book Summaries Are Built24:05 Startup Challenges & Lessons27:37 Intuition in Decision-Making31:33 Speed vs Perfection35:00 Leaving the Corporate World36:47 Money, Risk & Freedom40:37 Metaphysics in Self-Help43:37 Must-Read Book Picks47:22 What’s Next for Pustak48:12 Hotseat Questions-------------In the 37th episode of the Compounding Project Podcast, Shruta Satam, co-founder of Pustakh, talks about her passion for books and how she built a platform turning non-fiction books into clear, actionable insights.Shruta shares her journey from fiction to non-fiction, the books that reshaped her mindset, like "Atomic Habits" and "Think and Grow Rich", and why reading alone is not enough without action. The conversation dives into identity shifting, metaphysical principles behind personal growth, and what it really takes to launch a startup while managing financial risk.If you love non-fiction, personal growth, and practical frameworks you can apply immediately, this episode is for you.-------------3 Key Takeaways:1️⃣ Action beats consumptionReading non-fiction only compounds when ideas turn into small, consistent actions.2️⃣ Identity drives behaviorMost self-help books point back to the same core truth: change who you believe you are, and your habits follow.3️⃣ Speed matters more than perfectionWhether it’s reading, building a product, or starting a side hustle, small steps executed quickly create momentum.-------------Books Mentioned:- Atomic Habits- Think and Grow Rich- Salt, Sugar and Fat- Rich Dad Poor Dad- Realty Transurfing- The Kybalion- The Power of Habit-------------To watch such insightful conversations, subscribe to our channel now! Follow Shruta Satam On Social Media: ⤵︎📷 Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/pustakh.social-----------To Know More,Follow Sathish Gajula On Social Media: ⤵︎ 📷 Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/compoundingproject📱 YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@compoundingproject• • •#podcast #compoundingproject #sathishgajula #mindset #habits #freedom #NonFictionBooks #PersonalGrowth #ActionableInsights #BookPodcast #SelfHelpBooks #AtomicHabits #MindsetShift #IdentityShift #TimeManagement #StartupJourney #Metaphysics #BookRecommendations #CompoundingProject #shrutasatam #pustakh
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Get my Top 100 Books for FREE ↙️https://compoundingproject.kit.com/eba228c042--Timestamps:02:00 Intro to Non-Fiction & Wisdom04:44 From Fiction to Non-Fiction07:25 How Non-Fiction Shapes Growth10:04 Books That Changed Everything13:08 Turning Reading Into Action15:49 Why Pustak Was Created18:22 What Makes Pustak Different21:06 How Book Summaries Are Built24:05 Startup Challenges & Lessons27:37 Intuition in Decision-Making31:33 Speed vs Perfection35:00 Leaving the Corporate World36:47 Money, Risk & Freedom40:37 Metaphysics in Self-Help43:37 Must-Read Book Picks47:22 What’s Next for Pustak48:12 Hotseat Questions-------------In the 37th episode of the Compounding Project Podcast, Shruta Satam, co-founder of Pustakh, talks about her passion for books and how she built a platform turning non-fiction books into clear, actionable insights.Shruta shares her journey from fiction to non-fiction, the books that reshaped her mindset, like "Atomic Habits" and "Think and Grow Rich", and why reading alone is not enough without action. The conversation dives into identity shifting, metaphysical principles behind personal growth, and what it really takes to launch a startup while managing financial risk.If you love non-fiction, personal growth, and practical frameworks you can apply immediately, this episode is for you.-------------3 Key Takeaways:1️⃣ Action beats consumptionReading non-fiction only compounds when ideas turn into small, consistent actions.2️⃣ Identity drives behaviorMost self-help books point back to the same core truth: change who you believe you are, and your habits follow.3️⃣ Speed matters more than perfectionWhether it’s reading, building a product, or starting a side hustle, small steps executed quickly create momentum.-------------Books Mentioned:- Atomic Habits- Think and Grow Rich- Salt, Sugar and Fat- Rich Dad Poor Dad- Realty Transurfing- The Kybalion- The Power of Habit-------------To watch such insightful conversations, subscribe to our channel now! Follow Shruta Satam On Social Media: ⤵︎📷 Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/pustakh.social-----------To Know More,Follow Sathish Gajula On Social Media: ⤵︎ 📷 Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/compoundingproject📱 YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@compoundingproject• • •#podcast #compoundingproject #sathishgajula #mindset #habits #freedom #NonFictionBooks #PersonalGrowth #ActionableInsights #BookPodcast #SelfHelpBooks #AtomicHabits #MindsetShift #IdentityShift #TimeManagement #StartupJourney #Metaphysics #BookRecommendations #CompoundingProject #shrutasatam #pustakh