Dear New York City, We met in early August Summer coming to an end Concrete buildings reaching the sky A teenager with dreams up high I got to know you better in high school Off to college but we kept in touch No matter how far I was Distance made the heart grow fonder I…
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3 Tips to Thriving in Nepal
Here’s my 3 tips to thriving in Nepal. Positive Proactive Patience Positive Having a positive attitude is important. When you have a positive mindset, you approach life differently. You will see beauty, opportunity and optimism in each “struggle” or “challenge.” Instead of seeing the glass half empty, you will look at the glass half full….
Early in your career
Once upon a time in a classroom occupied by graduate students from different fields, an audience member asked me “What do you recommend – working for an established company or a startup once we graduate?” I said “early in your career, go work for a startup.” The experience of working at a startup will teach…
A symbol of…
To be a symbol of something positive is powerful. Powerful enough to inspire people from all walks of life. Powerful enough to be the motivator for people in far corners of the world. Powerful enough to make others realize that there is actually light at the end of the tunnel. President Obama. Muhammad Ali. Anuradha…
Royal Enfield ride from Kathmandu to Pokhara
Royal Enfield ride from Kathmandu to Pokhara
Blue colored Royal Enfield. 200 kms one way from Kathmandu to Pokhara. An adventure of a lifetime!!! On the eve of the Nepali New Year 2074, I travelled with my brother, Amul Hamal Thakuri from Kathmandu to Pokhara on his Royal Enfield. The 200 kms distance took us past rice fields, small mountains, rivers, villages,…
Building a company culture
Leaders build culture. In any organization or group, the leader sets the tone or creates its culture. It’s up to you to decide what direction the organization should take. As a leader, I believe its important for them to set the culture (guidelines, best practices and values) of the organization. The leader should set the…
On the way to Sailung (Part 1)
It was still wee hours of Friday, March 10. Having woken up at 4:30am, I got ready quickly and was walking briskly towards the microbus and tempo station in Old Baneswore. I had to reach the bus station before 6am to meet my other friends. We were all very excited for this trip to Sailung…
A speech that changed many lives
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Live from Patan Museum
Patan Museum is an incredible place. A place that captures the history of a time in Nepal that was rich in architecture, culture and people. Always a delight to visit Patan Museum.
Are you listening?
Far too many times, we don’t listen enough. We like to talk without hearing what the other person is trying to say. Are you actually hearing them out or just verbally expressing only what’s on your mind? Does the person you’re having a conversation with feel comfortable sharing his or her thoughts? Yes, you have…
Becoming more productive
I conducted a session on the Eisenhower Box with my team in Nepal. Here’s Part 1:
The Power of Words
15 MINUTES A DAY (Review)
Wow! What a difference does 15 MINUTES A DAY devoted to learning makes to your life. If you invest just 15 MINUTES A DAY to learning something new everyday, imagine how much you will learn by investing 30 minutes per day or an 1 hour a day and so on. My goal is to be…
Best momos in Jackson Heights, Queens
Does Tawa Food have the best chicken momos in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York City? I believe so. Having lived close to Jackson Heights for many years, I have had the pleasure and joy to enjoy some of the best momos in New York City. You can’t find any other place concentrated with so many…
Reading Now: Tools of Titans
When I first started reading TOOLS OF TITANS: THE TACTICS, ROUTINES, AND HABITS OF BILLIONAIRES, ICONS, AND WORLD-CLASS PERFORMERS, I combed through the chapters of people whose names I had heard before or recognized right away. Then I started to go through chapters of other icons. After going through several chapters of the book, it…
Looking back at 2016
For me, 2016 was a stellar year. In 2016, I took on new challenges, discovered fantastic places and met so many amazing people all around the world. Some of the highlights in 2016 include: February -Presented on the topic “Made in Nepal” at Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Thailand. June -Presented on the topic…
Made in Nepal: Insights into building a tech company
I was happy to share my experiences and insights on technology entrepreneurship in the Nepalese context at an event in New York City. Besides sharing my experiences as an Operations Manager at Fusemachines Nepal, I talked about the current technology entrepreneurship ecosystem and opportunities in technology companies in Nepal. Organized by Nepalese Young Professionals in…
Reading Now: Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers
I am currently reading Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers by Tim Ferriss. I first heard about the book when I visited Tim’s blog a few months ago. On his blog, I read Arnold Schwarzenegger’s foreword for the book and it got me more interested to read…
Connect with the community
We want to be part of something bigger than ourselves. Joining a meetup, attending a networking event or taking part in a conference are some of the ways to be involved in the community. I’m always looking forward to learning something new. So I attended Your Best Sales War Stories & Holiday Party organized by Enterprise…