actions speak louder

The internet has created an almost level playing field for individuals, companies, and countries. We can access information, get insights and find just about anything we are looking for with internet access. The competitive advantage now is not just information but taking action on that information.

You could be living in Silicon Valley, California, US with a billion dollar idea but if the motivation and action is not there, nothing happens. On the other hand you could be living in Hattisar, Kathmandu, Nepal and if you are extremely hungry to make a global impact, things happen. Yes, certain types of financial and networking access comes with being at the right place at the right time. However, the competitive advantage now is in the action.

Actions speak louder than locations.

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 I watched videos of young Nepali rappers/artists, I was complaining to my brother that I could do it so much better than them and “lived” the lifestyle. Then my brother responded “if you think the artists are not that good, why don’t you make a music video or put out a CD?” I had no answer for that and did not make any effort to make a music video or a CD.

For me, that moment was a lesson. Complaining from the sidelines and not working towards a solution will not yield any good result. If you really feel that things should be better, you have to do something about it at least. Actions speak louder than words.

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