Archive for the ‘tips’ Category
“All this learning means nothing until you make something happen.” tips from a entrepreneur.
July 15th, 2010
A small but powerful piece about “confidence” from a startup entrepreneur. He argues, “All this learning means nothing until you make something happen,” further adding, “I was an over-confident punk, thinking I had the answer, and everyone else didn’t. But it worked. And in fact, isn’t that kind of confidence absolutely required to get anything done? Isn’t 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 »
thoughts on startups (starting up your organization or ventures)
January 9th, 2010
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 »
This 3 day Nepal bandh (total shutdown of country). This is blackmail.
December 20th, 2009
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 »
real estate booms in kathmandu
March 26th, 2009
In the last year or so, real estate in Kathmandu has skyrocketed. In some places by 100 to 200%. the speculation about its sustainability is a much asked question. And a certain banker reasons with me: “the real estate in Kathmandu valley is pretty much stable and will not collapse in the near future.” His … Read the rest of this entry »
wanted to share an article ” how to build startups that matter”
March 21st, 2009
Eric Ries talks about how to build companies that matter. (1) Work on something that matters to you more than money, (2) Create more value than you capture, and (3) Take the long view. Its a good context in the current world wide recession in the world partly caused by “too much greed” and applies … Read the rest of this entry »
Nodding is fun to watch, but largely ineffective.
March 14th, 2009
Seth Godin talks about something monumental. He asks and I quote ” The Rorschach test question is this: When you read big ideas online, do you nod your head knowingly, do you argue in favor of the status quo or do you actually do something? Kevin wrote his book ten years ago. If you had … Read the rest of this entry »
lessons learned on an impeccable set of plans for startup companies.
February 4th, 2009
I was reading through this and found it insightful. these advice sounds good on paper but are actually startup killers (or any business killers)… enjoy.. How to achieve failure with an impeccable plan like this. If you feel this is a good plan, think again and read the article. you are in for a surprise: … Read the rest of this entry »
hunting for office space in kathmandu
September 3rd, 2008
Hunting for office space is tricky but here are universal issues to think of while choosing an office space in Kathmandu. a) Ask how the water supply is in and if they have a underground water pumping equipment or not. ask neighbours how the water supply is in the area. b) Again, be aware a … Read the rest of this entry »
few ways to lessen the pains the electricity problems for your IT company in kathmandu
August 26th, 2008
a) buy laptops (and LCD monitors). b) buy offline UPS that have extended backups with batteries (car batteries work fine). c) make sure the electricity meters in your home has more than 30 to 60 Ampere at least. You don’t need a three phase line unless you are more than 100 big. d) install light … Read the rest of this entry »
Some simple guidelines to help write english essays /blogs better. I had to write this up quoting George Orwell’s guidelines which i just read. I have given examples to help you out. Please print it out, if it helps. Himalayan times, English Daily in Nepal is is often hilarious to read because of the way … Read the rest of this entry »
Email checklist
July 3rd, 2008
Seth Godin emphasizes on the importance of email checklist that makes us better communicators. Communication is everything specially while emailing. He teaches us ways to communicate properly when you are using Emails. Here are his checklists .. http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2008/06/email-checklist.html here are some of his points. Am I angry? (If so, save as draft and come back … Read the rest of this entry »
A formula for business success:
May 23rd, 2008
My hypothesis: Best Working Environment >>> Best Workers >>> Best Product (or Service) >>> Profit !!! I wish i could explain it better with more words/paragraphs.. but this explains it all for what i wanted to say. btw.. if you think i missed ” Best idea”, no i didn’t. Its good if you have a … Read the rest of this entry »
Fear, Fear, Fear:
May 15th, 2008
“Fear” “Fear” “Fear” Maoists used the concept of “fear” in their marketing. (( has worked in republican campaigns in the past 8 years in US.. you get the idea from george bush election wins).. effectively…. If the Republicans in USA could win the US elections using “fear” as one of their main campaign tools, Maoist … Read the rest of this entry »
background: I went back and stayed at my remote village in syangja for 21 days, mostly spending time between hundreds of old men and women and village youths, children and local polititicians. ( Most young men and middle aged men have gone abroad to earn money -mostly to the Middle east – Arab – countries … Read the rest of this entry »
Why are all nepali travel sites in english only?
January 15th, 2008
Dear Travel and tourism businesses, well aren’t most of your customers from japan, china, korea, belgium, france, germany ? why is your travel site in English ? Respect your customer, by making your travel site and learning their language please ! www.exoticbuddha.com (a travel and tourism information website) uses google translate to get around the … Read the rest of this entry »
