Surviving Toxic Corporate Culture with the Zen Hustle Code: Bhasker Jaiswal and Anupam Mukerji
June 7, 2026
Would you consider yourself a "slogger" or a "kisser?" We've all been told that there are only two ways to the top. You either go the slogger route, grind yourself to a fine powder, give up your weekends and social life to get ahead, or you master the dark arts of office politics as a kisser. Joining us are Bhasker Jaiswal and Anupam Mukerji, authors of The Zen Hustle Code. They’re here to pitch a third archetype: the Zen Hustler. It’s a career operating system that replaces mindless hustle with deliberate leverage—and they've got the sporting anecdotes and 'real-world' scars to prove it actually works.
"Slogger" or "Kisser?" Which one are you?
We've all been told that there are only two ways to the top. You either go the slogger route, grind yourself to a fine powder, give up your weekends and social life to get ahead, or you master the dark arts of office politics as a kisser. Joining us are Bhasker Jaiswal and Anupam Mukerji, authors of The Zen Hustle Code. They’re here to pitch a third archetype: the Zen Hustler. It’s a career operating system that replaces mindless hustle with deliberate leverage—and they've got the sporting anecdotes and 'real-world' scars to prove it actually works.
Key Topics
- The difference between sloggers, kissers, and Zen Hustlers
- How to focus on your superpower and deliver exceptional value
- Managing up and setting boundaries in the workplace
- Building an impenetrable moat with unique skills
- The importance of confidence backed by performance
- Choosing the right stage for career growth
- The impact of social media and personal branding
- Adapting to AI and future workplace challenges