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On this episode of the Next Level Income Show, I had the pleasure of sitting down once again with my friend, Dr. Vikram Raya—an extraordinary individual who’s mastered the balance of medicine, business, and high-performance living. From cardiologist to real estate investor and now high-performance coach and author, Vik’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. Our conversation centered around one powerful theme: how to be limitless. And if there’s anyone who embodies that concept, it’s Vik.
We kicked things off with an idea that really stuck with me—energy is the highest form of currency for entrepreneurs and high achievers. According to Vik, those who can generate it, sustain it, and transfer it to others are the ones who truly win. That message alone is worth the listen. He explained how reclaiming time, optimizing routines, and living with purpose isn’t just about getting more done—it’s about showing up with intention, enthusiasm, and vitality every single day.
Vik’s story is one of courage and transformation. After years of grinding through cardiology, he realized the “comfort cage” of a secure profession wasn’t enough. He wanted more—more freedom, more impact, and more alignment with his values. That led him to multifamily real estate, where he co-founded Viking Capital and eventually built a portfolio exceeding $1 billion. But what impressed me most was how he managed to scale in stages, focusing on “sequential success” rather than chasing everything at once. That distinction between doing multiple things and doing the right things in the right order is gold.
Another major highlight was Vik’s new book, The Perfect Week Formula for Doctors. Though it’s geared toward physicians, the principles apply to anyone wanting to reclaim control of their schedule, mindset, and energy. He introduced powerful tools like the 20/20/20 morning routine—20 minutes of movement, 20 minutes of mindfulness, and 20 minutes of planning or journaling. Simple, actionable, and highly effective.
Toward the end, we shifted into something both of us are passionate about: physical challenges as a tool for mental growth. Whether it’s biohacking your health or climbing Mount Rainier (which we’re doing together soon), these big physical goals fuel clarity, discipline, and strength that bleed into every area of life. Vik also touched on his concept of “sprinting the marathon”—the rare ability to sustain high performance over long periods by toggling between deep work, beast mode, and elite-level recovery.
This episode wasn’t just about success; it was about building a life by design—full of energy, purpose, and limitless potential. If you’re feeling stuck, comfortable, or just ready for more, this is the reset you need. You’ll walk away inspired to raise your internal thermostat, pursue growth with intention, and start sprinting your own marathon.
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DR. VIKRAM RAYA, MD, FACC CEO / FOUNDER OF VIKING CAPITAL CEO/FOUNDER OF LIMITLESS MD BY VIKRAM RAYA CARDIOLOGIST/ SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR/ HIGH PERFORMANCE COACH Vikram is a trained cardiologist and functional medicine physician. He is an international speaker, high-performance coach, and real estate expert. He has been active in multifamily real estate since 2015 and is a Founding Partner and CEO of Viking Capital Investments. As a real estate private equity firm, Viking Capital is approaching 4300 units and $600 Million of assets acquired. Vikram was elected into the Forbes Business Council, and was Commemorated by US Congressman Tim Connolly and Don Beyer into Congressional Record for excellence in Entrepreneurship. He has helped high achievers, doctors, and other professionals around the world achieve ultimate vitality, financial abundance and a bulletproof mindset through his coaching, Limitless MD. He recently gave a keynote lecture at the CNN Headquarters in Atlanta with Dr. Mehmet Oz on entrepreneurship. He also is the recipient of the prestigious Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business Award on Wall Street. Most recently, he’s made the Inc 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the US.
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Christopher Larsen is the founder and Managing Partner of Next-Level Income. Since “retiring” after 18 years in the medical device industry he dedicates his time to helping others become financially independent through education and investment opportunities. Chris has been investing in and managing real estate for over 20 years.
While completing his degree in Biomechanical Engineering and M.B.A. in Finance at Virginia Tech, he bought his first single-family rental at age 21. Chris expanded into development, private-lending, buying distressed debt as well as commercial office, and ultimately syndicating multifamily properties. He began syndicating deals in 2016 and has been actively involved in over $500M of real estate acquisitions.
In addition to real estate, Chris has invested in equities, oil & gas, and small business lending, as well as being active in Venture South, one of the nation’s Top 10 Angel Investing groups. Chris lives with his wife and two boys (and Viszla, Lucy!) in Asheville, NC where he loves spending time with them in the outdoors and enjoying the food and culture that the region has to offer.
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