Head of Digital Sales and Engagement at AMP, Rohan Aggrawal, Talks Bucket Lists

What are the top three things on your bucket list? 
-Travel to every continent with my beautiful wife.
-Drive a F1 Car.
-Learn to fly.

What advice would you give your 20 year-old self?

Take more chances, explore, and make mistakes.

How do you stay motivated?

My father once said to me, do whatever it is that you want to do, but make sure you are the best in what you do. I try to stay true to it every single day.

If you didn’t need money, what would you do? 

Travel and explore the world and help the community.

What is the secret to success?

Surrounding myself with amazing people and taking opportunities when they come knocking.

What is the worst mistake you’ve made and how did you fix it?

Not investing in property early on and joining KiwiSaver little late.

What is your advice for people to fund their dream?

Focus on both short term and long term goals that help you get closer to your dream every single day. Don’t feel shy to reach out to like-minded people, you will be surprised with how much people are willing to help.

What is the best bit of advice, or quote, that resonates with you?

Unless you try, you don’t know if you will succeed or fail. You must try!

What’s your favourite restaurant?

Mekong Baby, love the Asian fusion flavors.

How do you keep up to date with current affairs?

I follow number of topics on Flipboard (App) ranging across Innovation, Startups, Wealth Management, Business and Sports.

What is the secret of living a longer, more successful life?

Avoid stressing about the not so important things in life, focus on activities and things that make you feel happy and fulfilled, and surround yourself with lots of friends and family.

What makes you feel alive?

New experiences and environments.