European man’s X post says his life transformed after moving to India, shares 10 lessons: ‘Shattered my Western mindset’

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I’m European.

Last year, I moved to India.

What I experienced shattered my Western mindset.

Here are 10 life-changing lessons I learned in India that reshaped how I see the world: pic.twitter.com/gcdxm5ffHu

— NIK HUNO 🦉 (@NikHuno) February 5, 2025

Here are Huno’s 10 lessons:

1. Time Bends Here

“Indian trains can run 12+ hours late, yet no one panics. I learned that life doesn’t always follow a schedule. Sometimes, the best moments happen when you stop rushing and let time find its own rhythm,” he wrote.

2. Scarcity Breeds Genius

“Farmers grow crops in deserts. Street vendors haggle like Wall Street traders. Constraints aren’t limits,” Huno wrote.

3. Work Should Be Sacred

“The West treats work like a punishment. In India, even street vendors bring devotion to what they do. You can turn anything into a calling—if you show up with presence,” Huno said.

4. Status Is Invisible

“Barefoot monks command more respect than CEOs. Here, wisdom > wealth. It made me question,” Huno wrote and even asked himself “What am I truly chasing in life?

5. Chaos is a System

“Mumbai’s streets look chaotic, yet they move 20M people daily. I learned that what seems disorganized often has its own rhythm and logic,” he wrote.

6. Less is More

A street vendor serves tea for 5 cents but owns his time. I realized freedom isn’t about having more it’s about needing less,” Huno wrote in his post.

7. Noise Reveals Truth

“India has 780 languages, but a shared purpose unites them. I learned that clarity of purpose transcends all barriers, even language,” the post read.

8. Nature is sacred

“Rivers like the Ganges are respected, not just used. Respect for nature isn’t optional—it’s essential,” he said.

9. You’re Already Rich

“In India, people refuse bribes with a fake bill that says “I won’t pay.” It’s a reminder that real value isn’t just about money. The greatest wealth isn’t in your wallet—it’s in your integrity,” Huno wrote.

10. The Power Of Community

“In India, strangers become family in moments of need. Connection is the foundation of both survival and joy,” wrote Huno.

Huno reflected on his time in India, saying it didn’t just reshape his views—it completely changed how he sees the world. “The world is much bigger, more intricate, and richer than I ever imagined,” he wrote on X.

Huno’s post went viral with over seven million views and many users found the post resonating with them. Reacting to it, an X user wrote, “Any experience abroad changes you forever. As a Colombian man, visiting the US meant the contrary for me. Realising how much abundance there is in the world is just as Life-changing as seeing people happy for $1.”

Another user commented, “This made me want to travel to India!”

A third user said, “I always wanted to go to India and reading this solidified it even further. Thanks for sharing!”