Sunday, 29 July 2012

A Better World


If there is one thing I have seen and learnt in the first three weeks at IIM Shillong, it is the quantum of difference that a dedicated group can make. The world would be a better place if people could be convinced to donate small, or large, amounts of time to make houses, cook food, teach language and arithmetic and provide healthcare to the underserved in their community. Discontent engenders frustration, and frustrations lead to protests and violence and other issues that make living difficult in the world.It seems extremely optimistic, but donating time could change the world and very quickly at that. Of course, monetary inputs would be required. But, as long as education is not overlooked, the underserved will rise and emphasis on equal opportunities for everyone will help solve or, at least, attenuate most of these problems and make the world a better place.

Ray of Hope in North East

A picture depicting the way in which eco-friendly avenues can be explored to generate employment in the under served community and also serve as an excellent model for entrepreneurship in the developing North Eastern regions of our country.


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Ideal Entrepreneur


“The only thing constant in life is change”
                       - Francois de La Rochefoucauld

An ideal entrepreneur clichés to an individual holding a university MBA degree but incidentally there are several examples of exceptionally successful business tycoons in today’s world who have managed just fine without university education. Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Richard Branson, Michael Dell – the list goes on.

Adaptability is the key to survival, and to succeed, it is absolutely necessary to run ahead of the times. A successful entrepreneur is one who is on top of his/her game and who is ready to take the leap of faith for change, and risk losing all in the process. Fortune favors the brave, and calculated risks are rewarded more often than not. Not only does he taste success, but he also manages to constructively influence lives of people around him. An ideal entrepreneur, therefore, is the torchbearer of change.