How do you measure your own performance? What’s your standard? Is it high enough, challenging enough, impactful enough? The bar you have set for yourself is more important than what others have set for you. The goal is to keep pushing yourself to be better than yesterday, to be growing and evolve with the times….
Author: Nirmal Thapa
Speak like you mean it
If you tell a friend that you will meet him or her at a cafe at a certain time, be there. If you tell a client that you will meet them at a place at a certain time, be there. If you tell an acquaintance that you will meet him or her at a location…
Right thing to do
They might have not asked but you felt right to share your wisdom and experience with them. They might have not heeded your advice but you felt right to say it anyway. They might not have cared but you cared enough for them to share what you know. Sometimes you care too much for someone…
Travel diaries: Kutumsang
the host Pemba was telling stories one after another. He had our attention and was enthusiastically sharing tales-tales of dolphins, fish, lions, superheroes and all. We were amazed by this four year old who kept us entertained during our dinner at Kutumsang Yak Lodge & Guest House. Just that afternoon, our eight people trek team…
Principles by Ray Dalio
I first learned about Ray Dalio’s book Principles on The Tim Ferriss Show. The title on Tim’s podcast was itself profound, Ray Dalio, The Steve Jobs of Investing. Reading Principles’ reviews on goodreads just made me want to read the book even more. Some readers on goodreads have said that Principles is one of the best books they have…
Are you following idea meritocracy?
Ray Dalio explains idea meritocracy in this Ted video. Idea meritocracy seems like the best way to go. The best ideas should drive the company’s decisions. When you have the right talent in the right place, you need to trust their judgements and have the humility to accept that as a leader you won’t have…
The moment
All your favorite comics in one street Approaching the pedestrians and taking flicks The big baby cries standing on his feet They watch with awe as he does his tricks. A couple cozy up observing the skyscrapers above The naked cowboy strums his guitar to the passing crowd Billboards cover the buildings with Budlight,…
The “Aha!” Moment
What to do with your “Aha!” Moment | Sujan Shrestha | TEDxSnoIsleLibraries
Travel to live
Travelling takes you out of your comfort zone and into new places and situations. You make adjustments, meet people and gain a new perspective on life. Exploring a new place always excites me. The excitement comes from witnessing new landscape, architecture, cultures and experiencing something different. Back in college, I made a bold decision to…
On the ground feedback
On the ground feedback is vital to your startup success. If you’re running a company or have an idea playing around in your head, what better way to test it than going to your intended users and getting feedback. The easier route nowadays is to create a Facebook page, a prototypical website or mobile app…
Idea funnel
The best ideas are right in front of you. You just have to hear them out. An idea can lead to a startup. The founder can tweak the idea overtime or change it completely. As time goes on, market changes, competition arrives, challenges amass and then you have to come up with new ideas to…
Leave no stone unturned
It was the word of the day: Leave no stone unturned. I was attending the Himalaya Toastmasters meeting on September 14. It was a great platform to hear from polished speakers, practice my public speaking skills, network and much more. For students, young professionals and anyone hungry to hone their speaking skills, the Toastmasters club is…
I Can’t Make This Up: Life Lessons by Kevin Hart
I had put I Can’t Make This Up: Life Lessons by Kevin Hart in my Book Bucket List in July. Now I’m just finished reading the book. I highly recommend reading this book. Some phrases and quotes from the book that resonated with me: One of the key factors for success – beyond work, talent, timing,…
Adventures to Chitlang and Markhu
Located in a few hours hike from Kathmandu are the beautiful villages of Chitlang and Markhu in Makwanpur district. Filled with abundant homestays, Nepal’s first goat cheese factory, pear farming, beautiful landscape, Chitlang contrasts the capital Kathmandu yet is so nearby. Markhu has an amazing viewpoint of the closeby hills, temples, boating facility to Kulekhani…
What are you selling?
Are you an entrepreneur selling a product, a service or your skills/knowledge? Are you a employee selling your knowledge and skills and contributing to the growth of the company? We’re all salespeople. We’re just selling different things. It’s best to embrace this role and hone your selling skills. You have to first understand the market…
when the iron is hot
Opportunities are in front of us. Some see it. Some don’t. Let’s focus on the ones that see the opportunity. The ones who see the opportunity can do few things. See it and jump into the opportunity. See it and decide not to do it. See it and not make any decision on it. Three…
Forgiveness works in funny ways
Phil Hellmuth is an American professional poker player who has won a record fourteen World Series of Poker bracelets. I’m not a poker player nor have any interest in poker. However, what drew me to listen to Phil’s conversation with Tim Ferriss was this quote by Phil. “The difference between your best and your worst? The perception…
Because of you…
Imagine someone who wanted to pursue a career in a field because of you. Imagine someone who credited you for making them better. Imagine someone who was inspired by you. Imagine someone who looked up to you. Imagine someone who was so happy just to see you. You’re making a very powerful choice everyday. Become…
Getting to know Maria Sharapova
Maria Sharapova (@MariaSharapova) is one of the best tennis players in the world. She is the winner of five Grand Slam titles (two at the French Open and one each at the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and US Open) and an Olympic silver medalist. I visited Tim Ferris’s website and really enjoyed listening to his interview with…
Grepsr is Making an Impact in Nepal
Recently, I started a list of tech companies making an impact in Nepal based on the growth of the company in the last 5 years, innovative product or service of the company, local buzz around the company, company culture etc. In the first blog of this series, I talked about Fusemachines. 2. Grepsr Started in…