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The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu

Written by: Jeevan Matharu
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The Vancrux Podcast explores the ideas, experiences, and turning points that shape who we become. From psychology and philosophy to success stories, history, spirituality, and even conspiracies, this podcast is for thinkers, seekers, and those questioning the world around them.

We feature a mix of in-person guest conversations, virtual interviews, and solo episodes that break down powerful ideas around mindset, identity, meaning, and personal transformation.

Our Guests come from all walks of life—sharing raw insights, hard-won lessons, and perspectives that challenge conventional thinking.

Vancrux is a coined word:

  • “Van” — to rise, go beyond, or overcome
  • “Crux” — a critical moment or turning point

To Vancrux is to vanquish at the crucial time—when challenge meets choice.

This podcast blends self-improvement with deep philosophical inquiry, grounded in freedom of thought and intellectual honesty. It’s not about motivation alone—it’s about clarity, courage, and becoming your best self when it matters most.

Welcome to The Vancrux Podcast. Your turning point starts here.

Formerly known as The Vanquish Podcast.

Jeevanmatharu2023
Philosophy Self-Help Social Sciences Success
Episodes
  • Parkinson’s Law — Why Time Expands to Fill the Space You Give It
    Jun 19 2026

    In this episode, we break down Parkinson’s Law and how work, stress, and even ambition quietly expand to consume all the time you allow them. You’ll learn why deadlines create urgency, why most people feel “busy but not productive,” and how to compress time to force higher performance and sharper focus.

    If you’ve ever wondered why days slip away without meaningful progress, this episode will show you how to take control back — and use time as a weapon instead of losing it to distraction.

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    🔥 Useful Links:

    📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu

    📗 A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0

    📕 Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKiltb

    📘 The Ruse of Gottlob https://amzn.eu/d/03dYzepb

    📘 The Tale of Rusty and Grimble’s Snare https://amzn.eu/d/0ft2A8kP

    🌍 Transformational Coaching & Courses – The Vancrux Label https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/

    🧢 The Vancrux Clothing Brand – Wear the Mentality https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/store

    📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_vancrux_label/

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    6 mins
  • A New Way to Value Businesses
    Jun 19 2026

    What if we’ve been measuring businesses completely wrong?

    For decades, success has been defined by one simple equation: profit. Revenue minus costs. And in that equation, people have always been treated as a cost to minimise.

    But what happens when companies become more valuable by hiring fewer people, paying less, and replacing humans with AI?

    In this episode, we challenge the traditional model of business valuation and introduce a new way of thinking—one where employees are not expenses, but value creators.

    We explore powerful new ideas like:

    • Why employee salaries should be seen as an economic impact, not a cost
    • How money flowing through people strengthens entire economies
    • The hidden problem with extreme CEO-to-employee pay gaps
    • Why AI could break the current system if we don’t rethink incentives
    • And how businesses can be measured not just by profit… but by their true contribution to society

    This isn’t just about fairness—it’s about building stronger, more sustainable businesses for the future.

    Because the real question is no longer: “How much profit does a company make?”

    It’s: “How much value does it create?”

    🔥 Useful Links:

    📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu

    📗 A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0

    📕 Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKiltb

    🌍 Transformational Coaching & Courses – The Vancrux Label https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/

    🧢 The Vancrux Clothing Brand – Wear the Mentality https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/store

    📸 Follow on Instagram / the_vancrux_label

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    8 mins
  • Wisdom Through Stories and Metaphors – with Tom Murphy
    Jun 18 2026

    In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, “Wisdom Through Stories and Metaphors” with Tom Murphy, we explore how deep truths are often best communicated through storytelling rather than direct instruction.

    We dive into the role of wisdom passed down through metaphors, the dangers of human hubris, and how overconfidence continues to shape societies in destructive ways. We also discuss natural selection, uncomfortable realities around survival, and whether modern perspectives have distanced us from nature’s harsher—but potentially necessary—mechanisms, including infant mortality.

    A raw, thought-provoking conversation that challenges comfort, questions assumptions, and explores what it truly means to understand the world through wisdom rather than ego.

    🌐 Follow Tom Murphy: Website https://dothemath.ucsd.edu/

    Video Series https://dothemath.ucsd.edu/metastatic-modernity-video-series/

    🔥 Sponsored By:

    ☕ Strong Coffee Company — Protein-packed coffee for energy & clarity Code: VANCRUX1 (20% off) https://www.strongcoffeecompany.com

    💊 More Labs — Clinically proven hydration & recovery drinks Code: VANCRUX1 (25% off) https://www.morelabs.com

    🍬 LiQure Gummies — Electrolytes + vitamins for hangover prevention & recovery Code: VANCRUX1 (20% off) https://www.liqure.com

    🔥 Useful Links:

    📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu

    📗 A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0

    📕 Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKiltb

    📘 The Ruse of Gottlob https://amzn.eu/d/03dYzepb

    📘 The Tale of Rusty and Grimble’s Snare https://amzn.eu/d/0ft2A8kP

    🌍 Transformational Coaching & Courses – The Vancrux Label https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/

    🧢 The Vancrux Clothing Brand – Wear the Mentality https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/store

    📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_vancrux_label/

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    1 hr and 8 mins
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