Bullied, Misunderstood, Rejected — Then He Became an Author | Piyush’s Story | India Authors Show

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What happens when an introvert is misunderstood in relationships, crushed by expectations, and pushed through bullying, rejection, and corporate struggles? In this powerful episode 15 of India Authors Show, Piyush Mahiskey shares his journey from software architect to author, opening up about introversion, divorce, depression, the “99th step” pattern of success, school bullying, and how writing became a way to heal and speak for people whose pain often goes unseen. If you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard, or stuck just before a breakthrough, this episode will resonate deeply. It also touches on self-help myths, toxic corporate behavior, self-publishing, AI tools for writing, and bold storytelling around taboo social themes. Timestamps 00:00 Teaser: Introvert vs Extrovert Marriage Conflict 01:11 Introduction: Software Architect to Bestselling Author 01:50 Piyush’s Tech Career and Journey to Writing 02:56 Loneliness in Your 30s and a 4-Month Marriage 03:55 The Dream Behind Durga in Nigeria 05:51 Breaking India’s “Life Script” 07:06 The Deep Inner World of Introverts 09:25 The 99th Step Pattern: Success, Then Setback 11:31 Why Self-Help Books Can Sell False Hope 12:53 Why Corporates Suppress Good Talent 17:23 Good Managers vs Bad Managers 18:01 Facing Backlash for Writing Bold Themes 22:22 Using AI Co-Pilot as a Writing Tool 23:55 Conventional Publishing vs Self-Publishing 25:50 Schoolboy Saga and Emotional Bullying in India 33:49 That Shade of Purple and Closeted Gay Realities 38:02 Rapid Fire Round and Final Message Transcript Contact Piyush Mahiskey here - Via email: pmahiskey@gmail.com Via DM in Instagram / LinkedIN Get Piyush's books here - The Schoolboy Saga IX B: The Fragile Heart of an Achiever: https://mybook.to/EqNupf6 X C: The Silent Killer: https://mybook.to/IyzcH5J KG II B: The Year That Shaped the Fragile Heart: https://mybook.to/5EHlQVJ Other Books Durga in Nigeria: https://mybook.to/Mqgw2 Nigeria mein Durga: Aprachit Saanidhya aur ek ‘Swayambhoo Devi’ ke Janm ki Kahaani: https://mybook.to/SdmjR Want to start your author journey? Begin with our free masterclass here - https://class.swetasamota.com #Piyush #IndiaAuthorsShow #IntrovertLife #SchoolBullying #EmotionalHealing #CorporateLife #MentalHealth #AuthorJourney #SelfPublishing #IndianAuthors #LifeStory #motivation {Piyush interview, India Authors Show, introvert podcast, bullied to author, school bullying in India, emotional healing, corporate rejection, software engineer turned author, self publishing journey, Durga in Nigeria, Schoolboy Saga, mental health podcast}