Paper Napkin Wisdom - Podcast And Blog For Entrepreneurs, Leaders And Difference-makers

If you’ve ever felt like you’re climbing hard but not getting any closer to the peak that actually matters, this conversation is for you. In Episode 282 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, I sit down with Saahil Mehta—global entrepreneur, leadership coach, bestselling author of Break Free, and a passionate mountaineer who translates hard-won lessons from high altitude into everyday leadership clarity. He helps ambitious leaders “stress less, grow faster, and enjoy a zero regret life,” a phrase that captures both his mission and method.   Saahil’s story isn’t theory. He’s balanced businesses across continents while raising a family and chasing real mountains—Kilimanjaro in Africa, Elbrus in Europe, Chopicalqui in Peru, and Pico de Orizaba in Mexico, among others. Those summits forged a point of view: progress demands focus, endurance, and the courage to travel lighter. And yes, he means lighter in every sense—mental, material, calendar, and relationships.   What stands out is how practical his framework is. In Break