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…
Category: wisdom
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 “Aha!” Moment
What to do with your “Aha!” Moment | Sujan Shrestha | TEDxSnoIsleLibraries
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…
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…
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…
What type of seagull are you?
What type of seagull are you? Are you like Jonathan Livington seagull or a regular seagull? I listened to the beautifully narrated audio version of Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach on YouTube. The 45 minute audio recording tells the story of Jonathan Livingston Seagull who yearns to fly and not stay content with the daily activity…
The Book Kobe Recommended
Being a huge fan of Kobe Bryant, the now retired NBA player, I have read tons of articles, blogs and watched a lot of videos on him. He is quite the athlete with plenty of videos and blogs talking about his obsession with greatness, relentless work ethic and winning mentality. Recently, I watched a video…
Education after college
College is a great learning experience. From choosing a major and balancing your academics to making new friends and managing your time, it’s an experience that shapes the rest of your life. After college graduation, I worked and then again went back to do my MBA. I realize now that those experiences laid a great…
Venture Talk with Anil Keshary Shah
The Kathmandu Post Venture Talk with Anil Keshary Shah on “Building a Personal Brand” is taking place today at Nepal Tourism Board, Pradarshani Marg, Kathmandu from 5pm-7pm. I have attended several programs that featured Anil Shah as a speaker or a panelist so I highly recommend attending this Venture Talk if you are interested in learning how to build and leverage…
Teachers that shaped me…
I had a teacher, Sandra Ortiz-Del Valle at the Bayard Rustin High School for the Humanities who had a lot of influence on me. I got to know about Ms. Ortiz (as she was fondly known in high school) through my older brother. Later on, I was part of her Weight training class and got to…
Entrepreneurship 101: Nepal
Nepal is a breeding ground for entrepreneurs. With the amount of problems that makes up the beautiful and vibrant capital Kathmandu, it makes for a perfect platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to find solutions. The existing problems and challenges have inspired the new generation of entrepreneurs who are not waiting for a government initiative. They are…
The Next Right Thing
Leadership has to evolve. To constantly take on newer challenges and lead the pack. To drive the culture forward. People are looking for ways to make an impact in the world. They are searching for the next big thing to attach their name to. They want to contribute and they want to matter. At times,…
Udhyami101
Kathmandu has hosted a lot of startups and entrepreneurship related events in recent years. The most recent one is Udhyami101 : Basics of Starting a Business which I attended on June 30th at Nepal Tourism Board. Although the event started about 20 minutes late, it went smoothly afterwards. The event began with Kavi Raj Joshi, STARTUPSNepal welcoming…
Dear Kathmandu,
Dear Kathmandu, We first met in late January Bright sunny day, blue skies hovering the clean city Temples and shrines on each corner Like a living museum Growing up on the cusp of the Himalayas I always aimed higher than the sky You pushed me to fly and kept me down to earth Gave me…