In New Interview, Systems-Focused Professional Advocates for Strategic Training Through Simple, Consistent Routines
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / November 10, 2025 / In a recent interview titled "Lessons in Leadership and Logic - A Conversation with Aadeesh Shastry", New York-based professional Aadeesh Shastry is using the spotlight to promote something bigger than career advice: the long-term impact of early habit-building and structured thinking.
Best known for his methodical, composed approach to high-pressure work environments, Shastry credits much of his mindset not to industry training, but to routines developed in childhood-especially through basketball, chess, and the Boy Scouts of America.
"The people who thrive aren't the loudest," said Shastry during the interview. "They're the ones who can focus when things get noisy, and adjust when plans break down."
His message is clear: consistency beats talent, and structure builds clarity. From tracking his own decision-making to completing daily chess puzzles, he believes that anyone-regardless of background or job title-can train their thinking with small, repeatable actions.
Why It Matters
A growing body of research backs his view. A 2023 study from the Journal of Behavioural Science found that individuals who engaged in structured hobbies like chess or journaling showed 27% higher cognitive resilience during work-related stress. Similarly, research from the University of British Columbia noted that teens who participated in decision-making sports like basketball demonstrated faster reaction times and improved emotional control in adulthood.
In the interview, Shastry describes journaling after mistakes, reading political philosophy in the mornings, and using chess to sharpen focus.
"Even ten minutes of structured thinking first thing in the morning changes how I approach everything else. It's not about doing more-it's about thinking better."
Build Your Own Thinking Routine
Shastry is not promoting a product or launching a brand. Instead, he's encouraging others to build decision-making muscles on their own-starting with habits that require no cost, no membership, and no experience.
He recommends:
Practising short chess puzzles each morning to build focus
Keeping a decision journal, especially after failure or confusion
Reading one page a day from a book that challenges your perspective
Playing strategy-based games or sports weekly to train pressure management
Reflecting on how you think, not just what you do
"You don't need to be a professional athlete or a philosopher," Shastry added. "You just need to show up for your own mind every day."
To read the full interview, visit the website here.
About Aadeesh Shastry
Aadeesh Shastry is a systems-oriented thinker with a background in data analysis, strategy, and behavioural decision-making. He holds degrees from the University of Chicago and New York University. Outside of work, he plays basketball, practises chess, and advocates for intentional learning through simple, repeatable habits.
Contact:
Info@aadeeshshastrynewyork.com
SOURCE: Aadeesh Shastry
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