Zerodha CEO on father-in-law who runs grocery shop: 'Best example of how to lead a good life'

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• May 9, 2023 | Kabir Chakraborty

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color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">Digital Desk: Nithin Kamath, CEO
and Founder of Zerodha, has written an uplifting narrative of his
father-in-law, who lost his fingers to frostbite during the Kargil War. Shivaji
Patil, 70, is active and content with his grocery store in Belgaum, Karnataka.
Netizens have been encouraged by the elderly man's active lifestyle and
cheerful perspective.

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stated in a lengthy LinkedIn post that Patil served in the Indian Army and
voluntarily retired as a Havaldar after suffering frostbite during the Kargil
War. Every day, the resilient man rides his "decades-old scooter" to
the local market to acquire products for sale for the specially-abled. His wife
handles the house and assists him in running the shop. Kamath
also posted a picture of himself and Patil in the grocery store.

color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">"He refuses to stop working, despite
Seema and my success." When I ask him about the margins for different
things in the business, he still has a glint in his eye. "He talks about
chikkis with a 25% margin, buying a box for Rs 200 and selling them
individually for Rs 250," Kamath remarked.

"I have never seen
him want something or complain, not even about losing his fingers in the
war," he added. As Kamath sought permission to marry his daughter, the
ex-Army members persuaded him to take a government position.

Kamath
was deeply moved by his father-in-law's story and saw him as the perfect
embodiment of the adage "Money can't buy happiness." "I have
been geeking out about increasing healthspan or how to live a good life until
the end," Kamath stated. I am certain that the answer is to be content and
to remain mentally and physically engaged at all times. This is something that
money cannot buy, and he is the best example."

The old man's approach moved several users.
"Grounded and content are the two words..." said one user. "The earlier one recognizes this in life leads to a peaceful life despite all ups
and downs!" said another user. "Contentment is truly a health hack,
and he's clearly an inspirational practitioner!" said a third user.