From Hustle to Heart: Ghazal Alagh’s 5 Life Lessons You Won’t Find in a Strategy Deck

Muskaan Kapoor

13 Jun 2025 — 2 min read

Ghazal Alagh’s 5 Life Lessons You Won’t Find in a Strategy Deck

In a recent LinkedIn post, Ghazal Alagh, Co-founder of Mamaearth and Shark Tank India’s ‘Mamashark’, shared a regular but meaningful moment from her everyday life. In a world that celebrates non-stop hustle, she’s choosing something different in 2025: calm, clarity, and purpose.

One day, in the middle of a hectic morning, her young son asked her a simple but powerful question: “Mama, why are you always in a rush?”

That question made her pause, not because she had an answer, but because she didn’t. It sparked a moment of reflection that many working mothers and entrepreneurs will find relatable.

“2025 isn’t over,” Ghazal wrote, “but it’s already taught me more than I expected.” She then shared five lessons she’s embracing this year, which are not taken from business books, but from living, learning, and listening.

1. Don’t try to be perfect all the time

Ghazal admitted she often rushed because she was trying to get everything exactly right. But chasing perfection meant not delegating enough and missing out on what truly matters. Now, she values steady progress over flawless execution.

“I now value consistent progress far more than overthinking and doing everything perfectly,” she said.

2. Always know your reason

She realised that saying “yes” too quickly often led to unnecessary stress. “Now, I am chasing clarity by asking myself, why,” she wrote. Having clear reasons behind commitments helps her stay focused and stress-free.

“Clarity saves time. Decisions feel lighter,” Ghazal highlighted.

3. Health comes first

“When my body or my family is running on low, everything else falls apart,” she shared. Her new approach is to slow down, prioritise well-being, and find her own version of balance.

4. Being busy is not the same as being productive

Ghazal noted that her full calendar wasn’t always meaningful. She now asks, “Is this adding value, or just adding noise?” This shift from doing more to doing what matters is something many professionals are waking up to.

5. If you don’t change it, you’re choosing it

By repeatedly telling herself that things would slow down, she realised she was actually agreeing to live like that. Real change, she noted, only happens when we make a choice.

Her final reflection was simple yet profound:
“Some lessons come from books. Some, from your child’s one honest question.”

A Reminder for Every Entrepreneur

For entrepreneurs, it’s easy to get caught in the rush of chasing deadlines, scaling faster, and doing more. But as Ghazal reminds us, being busy isn’t the same as building something meaningful. Her reflections show that real success also means knowing when to pause, protect your energy, and focus on what truly matters, whether that’s your team, your family, or your own well-being. Sometimes, slowing down is what helps you grow stronger.