Archive for the ‘inspiration’ Category

. simple. Wealth is a creation. Its dynamic. Poverty is an idle state. It is the state that people naturally stay put in. Don’t over-analyse it. Don’t spend too much resources find yet another root causes of it. It is a state in which people normally stay in. Instead of “launching programs to find where … Read the rest of this entry »

Here are ‘motivator’ Robin Sharma’s inspirational writings. Hope you will end more positive by the time you finish this. Everyone needs some motivation once in a while ! Robin’s, 11 Rules To Change Our World 1. You be the change you dream of seeing (Thanks Mahatma Gandhi). “If everyone of us would sweep their own doorstep, the … Read the rest of this entry »

Dokkodo

June 30th, 2010

Quoting words of wisdom from “Dokkodo”, an ancient Japanese warrior tradition. It applies to the warrior inside each of us ! May this be an inspiration to you as well. Accept everything just the way it is. Do not seek pleasure for its own sake. Do not, under any circumstances, depend on a partial feeling. … Read the rest of this entry »

I am excited to share with you, a free e-book full of positive success stories in Nepal for you to read and download! Here is the link. http://www.scribd.com/doc/33467040/e4nepalbook-Version-1-June This short book is full of entrepreneurs of Nepal’s thoughts and advices in the course of 2 years. We will improve this book with future versions.Here are some of … Read the rest of this entry »

Once in a while, we all need some inspiration on the directions of our own lives, specially the educated, talented, ambitious Nepali youths who are in a major cross-roads of their lives. Many are contemplating about which road to take to change Nepal out of the hole we are in today. This is the text … Read the rest of this entry »

“I would rather make a mistake than live with the regret that I never tried.” Prabal Gurung Prabal Gurung’s essence can be captured with the above quote as much today, while full stride in his New York fashion career, as back in time when he was a young boy in Nepal. His dreams started at … Read the rest of this entry »

“Ever cried for your country?” is a brilliant opinion that questions our sense of patriotism in Nepal and teaches us what it means to be a patriot. You may start re-evaluating your sense of civic duty for Nepal instead of complaining about the situation in Nepal. Your call! full text of the original article published … Read the rest of this entry »

Quiet yet inspiring Nepalis!

April 24th, 2010

Today, I am linking a lot of inspiritng stories  about generous  people who care about Nepal. They are making wonderful contributions amid the doom and gloom that engulfs most Nepalis thoughts today. Here is to inspiring us all. Doctor who grew up in leprosy asylum Bringing sight to millions Inspiring leadership in girls Shaking off remoteness … Read the rest of this entry »

This is a summary of our last Thursdays series of “Entrepreneurs for Nepal” group. I am one of the founder of this group which networks entrepreneurs working for Nepal. This first got published in e4nepal.com ————– Mr. Kiran Bhakta Joshi, the founder of Incessant Rain Animation Studios, left his job of 18 years at the … Read the rest of this entry »

बनेको छ पहराले यो छाती मेरो बगेको छ छहरा रगतमा मेरो पखेरुमा जन्मी पाखुरामा खेल्ने म झुक्दै नझुक्ने नेपालको छोरो (छोरी) म झुक्दै नझुक्ने नेपालको छोरो (छोरी) खोसेको रोटीले मेरो पेट भरिन्न मागेको धोतीले मेरो लाज छोपीन्न खोसेको रोटीले मेरो पेट भरिन्न मागेको धोतीले मेरो लाज छोपीन्न घोटिऐर हात पाऊ झरी जाऊ नौला तर कोई … Read the rest of this entry »

Here are some quick thoughts I wrote up, for those of you interested in starting up your own organizations /ventures. Learn to Delegate – But learn everything still Regroup quickly after a crisis -the end is only when you end. Stop comparing . Do what you believe is right. Bet on your heart. But go … Read the rest of this entry »

Are you looking forward to this 3-day bandh, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday? (Total shutdown of Nepal) What say to the sorry fact that a few big egos with no-one’s interests at heart but their own, will oppress you for three long days with the threat of some cheap several-hundred-rupee-per-day-hired-goons. Who benefits from this? Can bullying create … Read the rest of this entry »

We (as part of the entrepreneurs for Nepal group) have compiled a series of tips and lessons taken from established Nepal based entrepreneurs speaking at the Entrepreneurs for Nepal forum. Here are first in hopefully what will be a series. (downloadable pdf version at the end of the article) 1. Success takes patience. Min Bahadur Gurung … Read the rest of this entry »

Ambica Shrestha is a hotelier who is known in and around Nepal for her conservation efforts of Nepali /Newari heritage through her hotels and resorts.  I got to talk with her a week ago and it was an inspiring talk about how she got to where she is right now and the difficulties faced. Just visit … Read the rest of this entry »

Few weeks ago, in the “entrepreneurs for Nepal” gathering, I got to interact with a Nepali Hydro electric developer and a pioneer, Gyanendra Pradhan at a “entrepreneurs for nepal” gathering on 30th of April. He makes a good case for Hydropower development in Nepal. Here are a few stats he pulled out which was interesting. … Read the rest of this entry »

lately I have been involved in organizing informal sessions between young entrepreneurs and successful entrepreneurs in Nepal. Inviting all who read this blog. This is happening every last thursdays of the month. Last one was with Min Bahadur Gurung of Bhatbhateni supermarkets (which i wrote in an earlier post). Next one is on : Ajay … Read the rest of this entry »

Last thursday was talking with Min bahadur gurung, owner of the Bhat bhateni chain of supermarkets and an inspiring entrepreneur life story. Few pointers from the ever optimistic and ever humble (rags to riches) entrepreneur. Background:Min Bahadur Gurung, from remote village in Khotang started his venture with $1135 opening a small grocery store and now … Read the rest of this entry »

I am wondering and asking, if you are ever going to sell yourself extraordinarily successfully in the job market or any item in the market, which ever it is, Do this. Make sure you find a tribe (group of people) that listens to you and grow your tribe. Your tribe reflects your success. Don’t go … Read the rest of this entry »

Today Nepal becomes a Republic (or rather starts on its track.). My main question is whether as a republic, we will have finally improve our Gross National Happiness, GNH ( and not our GDP, no not that our material wealth progress indicator.). i.e material and mathematical analysis of GDP are just a small yet important … Read the rest of this entry »

stability and people

February 26th, 2008

Young people in Kathmandu are under the impression that “grass is greener on the other side” here are a few tips : 1) Struggle, and make commitments early 2) Commit to career, forget the family for a few years ( really !) 3) Always ask one thing “am i going to lead or am i … Read the rest of this entry »

Wish i could write better but i would like to quote Seth here.. here is the trackback. http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2007/12/only-two-years.html Enjoy guys, make up your simple choice today! you may have 1 choice . a difficult choice but a simple choice.. make up your mind ! “Here’s a question that you should clip out and tape to … Read the rest of this entry »

Welcome to Whynepal blogsphere

August 30th, 2007

I am starting off a blog about Entrepreneurship, sharing some experiences of mine and a few other creators in doing business in Nepal. This i feel helps share our experiences in the art of doing business here. Enjoy,Ujw