Archive for the ‘thought provoking’ Category
create wealth…stop finding out causes of poverty.
July 31st, 2010
. 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 »
Are you a race horse or a wild horse?
July 19th, 2010
So are you a race horse or are you a wild horse ? If you are a race horse, you get to spend all your life in a set place where you race for some owner, boss or entity until you retire and where you are provided food (security) and accomodation, where all you have … 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 »
current state of Nepal
June 23rd, 2010
When Nepalis who have the ability to create jobs, are afraid to invest time, effort into it, Nepalis who have wealth, want to hide it, Nepalis who have ideas, want to keep it to themselves either out of fear or lack of enthusiasm or sucked dry by the environment around them, Nepalis who want to … Read the rest of this entry »
No taxation without the new constitution in Nepal
May 16th, 2010
No taxation without the new constitution in nepal In the 9 years, I have been back and experimenting and failing through a number of start ups, I have realized that without the environment changing, we entrepreneurs have little to celebrate in Nepal now because we face roadblocks of immense scale, where we are not being … Read the rest of this entry »
non interference vs interference
February 18th, 2010
If your house stinks, u can either clean it up, or ur neighbors will clean it for you (or tear it down). All depends on you.
nearly 3 out of 4 Nepalis are under 35. what does that mean to you?
January 23rd, 2010
nearly 3 out of 4 Nepalis are under 35. what does this mean to you? Age———> % of Nepalis <5 ———> 13.1 <10———> 27.1 <15———> 40.5 <20———> 51.1 <25 ———> 59.3 <30 ———> 66.4 <35 ———> 72.3 <40 ———> 77.7 <45 ———> 82.4 <50 ———> 86.6 <55 ———> 90.1 <60 ———> 92.8 <65 ———> 95.5 … 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 »
The business cost of avoiding confrontation
December 4th, 2009
The business cost of avoiding confrontation in Nepal A friend from the US living part-time and doing business in Nepal expressed frustration over our (Nepali) strong cultural desire to avoid confrontation in a professional relationship. Specifically, the steep business cost of this in-action. We discussed for some reasons behind this. The graciousness of Nepalis is … Read the rest of this entry »
5 Whys
November 25th, 2009
My car will not start. (the problem) Why? – The battery is dead. (first why) Why? – The alternator is not functioning. (second why) Why? – The alternator belt has broken. (third why) Why? – The alternator belt was well beyond its useful service life and has never been replaced. (fourth why) Why? – I … Read the rest of this entry »
tourism ideas for rural development in Nepal.
September 6th, 2009
a tourism philosophy for rural development in Nepal. share what you have got. share cleanly. share openly. make it easy for guests to come in to your villages and easier to leave. give generously, and you will receive in kind. treat guests like gods, and blessings (rewards) will flow in return Much is possible. lets get simple … Read the rest of this entry »
During a recent interaction with entrepreneurs for nepal group which i established and co-run, got some good tips from Karna Sakya of Kathmandu Guest house fame. Here are a few. Experience is critical for an entrepreneur, more than the academic qualification as its it’s the experience that teaches you better on how to manage time, … Read the rest of this entry »
you force-close a city
June 1st, 2009
So you force-close a city (Kathmandu) for a day: you put brakes on 5 million people’s mind for a day you make 5 million idle minds become a devil’s playground you force a million youths to lose their morale and purpose (one level down at a time). you strangle any entrepreneur’s budding desires to start … 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 »
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 »
everyone after the big fish
February 17th, 2009
It seems most potential entrepreneurs /investor / business people are after “the big fish”. (of course big fishes are harder to catch, harder to find, and harder to track ). Why not go after a few small fishes that “has a chance to grow into a big fish”. Easier to manage, maybe even less risk … Read the rest of this entry »
Business idea: A Public auction place in the heart of the Kathmandu.
February 16th, 2009
I always thought there was a big potential for public auctions for anything..from cars, to couches to …………… in Kathmandu The foreign embassies in Kathmandu hold auctions that are hugely popular and people come in huge droves to buy and bid and (have fun). i stayed on line for an hour and half to enter … Read the rest of this entry »
In the time of darkness…
February 15th, 2009
In the time of darkness and gloom in Nepal, this entrepreneur is slowly turning to poetry as an escape. “when the way the society is functioning defies common sense, when the way we live here in kathmandu baffles even us who live in it (you who live away, will be in awe at how things … Read the rest of this entry »
50 children infront of 50 turned off computer screens, writing their homeworks with a pencil.
February 12th, 2009
I saw a very surreal sight yesterday while visiting “arguably’ the best school in Nepal. Budhanilkantha school. 50 (must be more) students on a vast computer lab, were in front of computer screens (which were off) and everyone were working on their homework with a Pencil. Found it surreal. so basically there was no electricity…(for … Read the rest of this entry »
Is everything okay : quoting from Seth godin
January 4th, 2009
Seth says and I couldn’t say it any better. Is everything okay? Unless you work in a nuclear power plant, the answer is certainly no (and if you work there, I hope the answer is yes.) No, everything is not okay. Not in a growing organization. Not if your company is making change happen, or … Read the rest of this entry »
A Poor (wo) man’s thoughts.
December 11th, 2008
A poor man’s thoughts on work. ” I am being exploited by the company. I should earn more. I will stop helping the company by sneaking out, not working hard, being angry, showing attitude…etc etc.” A rich man’s thoughts. ” Company doesn’t realize my potentia l yet. I will earn more by making and executing … Read the rest of this entry »
progress of a country indicator: Gross self esteem
November 5th, 2008
My question is whether progress of a prosperous society or country is measured by gross esteem indicator (self worth). The so called first world countries have comparatively lower rate of eligible voters actually voting. Are they actually lazy, unconcerned, unpatriotic? Now look at the poor countries, such as Nepal, where every one seems to have ample … 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 »
Why is exchanging information on web still cumbersome ?
July 10th, 2008
as i work more and more in wordpress (blogging web software) I am annoyed by the way web technology still hasn’t made it easier to publish on the web after all this time. One click (or maybe 2 click) publishing of your message, log, transactions is a must if we are to exchange information quickly … Read the rest of this entry »
The thing about thinking big, staying small.
June 26th, 2008
When one wants to start a new venture (specially the youths in Nepal) , I recommend this : a) Do what you like to do. (seriously!). b) Stay small (as small as you can.) Reasons, managing people and the environment around us are one of the hardest thing to do. It drains our creative energies … Read the rest of this entry »
Don’t wait, GET small, THINK big.
May 30th, 2008
A great article posted by Seth Godin, favorite preacher i am posting the highlights from an interview he did . http://www.etsy.com/storque/article/1871/ Basically he talks about how it might be wiser to remain small, and think of big ideas and tis possible to do great and massive stuff while remaining small. (and wiser to do so … 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 »
8 days of holiday for an election vs “no work.. .no eat”.
April 6th, 2008
I realize the election’s importance..and well there is an 8 day holiday. but we know.. “no work.. no eat…” simple. don’t talk about development, progress, poverty, business, happiness” before you consider the above quote. Ujw
so you think you are special…
March 17th, 2008
so you think you are special?? here is a thought: On your next job application…., DON’T SEND RESUMES/BIO DATA WHILE APPLYING. Don’t. ((full stop there)) Instead: (As Seth godin writes and I wholly endorse it ) “How about three extraordinary letters of recommendation from people the employer knows or respects? Or a sophisticated project they … 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 »
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 »
Damn good read.
December 20th, 2007
“excerpts from Seth Godin” www.sethgodin.com I love his intuitve common sense! and a good article to download. .and your clicks for free (the new ebook) Excerpt: “For the last two months I’ve been working away on a (short) ebook about traffic. Traffic to your blog or your company site. It has evolved quite a bit, … Read the rest of this entry »
when was the last time your customer was so enthusiastic
December 13th, 2007
in this link amazon reviewer you will find an amazon customer who wrote the time to review a simple ball pen. when was the last time your customers wrote a review about you so enthusiastically or sung praise like this ? Food for thought: how to retain customers like amazon does ?> what do they … Read the rest of this entry »
