Here are some ways that can make you happy. -Do things you love (even if you don’t get paid for them) -Spend time with your loved ones (family, friends, relatives) -Volunteer to a cause that you absolutely feel strongly about -Travel (does not have to be international, just travel to where you can) -Read books…
Category: experience
Continuing education
The graduate is an obsolete word now. As technology changes industries, people and work, a degree will not be enough for you to sustain or stay competitive. With AI set to create jobs as well as replace mundane jobs, we need to stay on top of our game. This means colleges and universities cannot promise…
Mentors in our lives
I strongly believe in mentorship. Mentors can play a crucial role in our personal and professional lives. No matter what stage we are in our lives, a mentor can have a tremendous impact. Just read a nice article on ideas.ted.com The 5 types of mentors you need in your life. –Mentor #1: The master of…
The same dream
“God, how I wish I could relive the whole thing. Short of that, I’d like to share the experience, the ups and downs, so that some young man or woman, somewhere, going through the same trials and ordeals, might be inspired or comforted. Or warned. Some young entrepreneur, maybe, some athlete or painter or novelist,…
Perspectives
Getting various perspectives on topics, moments, and events in life will help us see them from a different angle. I strongly believe that seeking out different perspectives and points of view will not only benefit us personally but also professionally. There can’t be just one way to do things such as one way to make…
Crowded market
This morning I read about a new food delivery startup in Kathmandu. I pondered do we really need another food delivery startup catering to the capital. There are already a few established names in the space and one who has been doing this since 2012. Questions I had regarding the new food delivery startup: -How…
Asking questions
Asking questions is an important skill that we all need. It takes confidence, preparation, and a curious mind to ask questions. Reflecting on the college and work environments in Kathmandu that I have been part of, most individuals do not ask questions. It could be the same scenario for most of Nepal. I pondered what…
The Sixth Man: A Memoir
Just found out that Andre Iguodala, the sixth man of the NBA champions Golden State Warriors has a book “The Sixth Man” coming out on June 25, 2019. Andre Iguodala is one of my favorite NBA players and I have followed him over the years. I took a keen interest in his tech investments and…
Sightseeing with a guide
For almost all of my travelling journey domestically and internationally, I did not consider using a travel guide. I overlooked the value that a travel guide can bring to my travelling experience. One time just for the sake of it, I decided to hire a travel guide on a visit to Bhaktapur Durbar square in…
What people see and don’t see
Beautiful travel quotes
Travel makes one modest, you see what a small place you occupy in the world. Travel opens your heart, broadens your mind and fills your life with stories to tell. Let’s wander where the wi-fi is weak. Once a year, go somewhere you have never been before. Wherever you go, go with all your heart….
Some valuable wisdom…
I love this paragraph from Phil Knight’s Shoe Dog. It’s about the time when he wrote about the long-term prospects of Blue Ribbon and how he saw the future. “This last line was wholly truthful. It was worth shooting for. If Blue Ribbon went bust, I’d have no money, and I’d be crushed. But I’d…
Entrepreneurship Opportunities and Challenges in Nepal
The upcoming Venture Talk will feature Saurabh Jyoti, Director of Jyoti Group and the Chairman of Syakar Trading Company and Syakar Investment Pvt. Ltd. He will talk on the topic of “Entrepreneurship Opportunities and Challenges in Nepal.”
Awareness
The dictionary definition of awareness is the quality or state of being aware: knowledge and understanding that something is happening or exists. As I got older (I’m not that old!), I’ve come to realize that awareness is the starting point to becoming better. If we are not aware of where we need to improve, how will be…
All talk, no action
Once upon a time, I used to follow rap and hiphop music almost religiously. I grew up in New York City and was influenced by the rap and hiphop culture. It didn’t take me long to let things get to my head and think that I knew everything about the culture. Then one day as…
Beyond startup leadership
The entrepreneur starts out with an idea. He/she takes that idea, executes it, and makes things happen. There’s so much action in an startup environment. As the startup begins to grow, new challenges arise. Some of the early growth challenges include finding other “startup type” people to join the company, retaining these people, and also…
Relationship economy
Some markets are very small and having good relationships with the key players means access and success. It’s best to know the right people who move the needle. You could be very talented yet if you do not build good relationship with the movers, you wouldn’t get too far. Your goodwill and reputation pays dividends…
The reflection
Even the best preparation can sometimes not be enough to achieve the results you wanted. There are things that are out of your control. Other times, you know you could have done better in certain areas. Reflection is a key part of moving forward. The honest self reflection is what’s important. We could flatter ourselves…
Mentorship
I strongly believe in mentorship. Mentors are people who can help you grow personally or professionally. I have been extremely lucky to have some amazing mentors. Mentorship is even more important in Nepal. A lot of young people join colleges or universities hoping to land jobs when they graduate or start their own enterprise. Many…
Words have power
Our words have value when we do as promised. They have value when we communicate if we cannot do as promised. They have less value when we do something other that what we promise. So simple yet we have miscommunication so often. Sometimes we get carried away and promise too much too soon. Other times…