🧑⚖️ Corporate Lawyer & Ultra-Endurance Cyclist
Transformation: From chain smoker working 12+ hour days to ultra-endurance cyclist
Role: General Counsel & Global Head of Compliance by day, randonneur by passion
Philosophy: "You don't need a medal to earn your sweat equity — just the mindset to keep showing up."
From corporate burnout to ultra-endurance athlete - a journey that defies the myth that you have to choose between career and passion
Chain smoker working 12+ hour days as a corporate lawyer. Stressed, unhealthy, and trapped in the cycle of work-eat-sleep-repeat. Success in career but failing in personal health and happiness.
The decision to change wasn't dramatic - it was gradual. Started with small cycling rides, built consistency, and discovered that discipline compounds. No shortcuts, just showing up every day.
Ultra-endurance cyclist and randonneur while maintaining his role as General Counsel. Proof that you don't have to choose between professional success and personal transformation.
As General Counsel and Global Head of Compliance at a global insurtech company, Hitesh handles complex international transactions and regulatory matters.
His legal expertise spans corporate governance, M&A transactions, compliance frameworks, and risk management across multiple jurisdictions.
"The discipline I've learned from endurance cycling has made me a better lawyer, and the strategic thinking from law has made me a smarter athlete."
Moments from Hitesh's cycling adventures and endurance challenges
"I created this platform not as a vanity project, but as a heartfelt mission to show that discipline is the real wealth, and you don't have to give up your career or family to follow your passion."
The Real Sweat Equity exists to prove that transformation is possible for everyone - busy professionals, parents, anyone who feels trapped in their current circumstances. It's about building your personal equity through consistent effort and discipline.
Learn from Hitesh's journey and discover how to balance professional success with personal transformation.