यो देशमा भै राखेका उथलपुथलको पछाडि संक्षिप्तमा भन्नु पर्दा यहि एक बाक्यले हामी एक एक नेपालीहरुलाई संबृद्धिको बाटोमा जान रोकिराखेको छ। ” यस्तै हो, के गर्ने ? “ यो बाक्यलाई अब हाम्रो मनमस्तिष्कबाटै निषेध गरिदिने कि, सके संबिधानबाट नै निषेध गरिदिने कि … Continue reading
Each of us here in Nepal complain how we are headed for certain failure or doom or crash. I feel we are very close to success provided we make a strong stand for rule of law in this country. (re-read the previous sentence … Continue reading
Responsible Citizens + Accountable leaders = Prosperous Nation Responsible Citizens = Citizens who feel it is their own responsibility to change their neighborhood and their environment. The more fortunate ones have the moral duty to lead this change. Responsible citizens … Continue reading
Nepal is beautiful. It doesn’t need to change. We do. Bagmati, near Sundarijal is refreshingly pure. As we touch it, we start turning it toxic. We need to change our habits. Krishna Mandir in Patan is heart stopping! The houses … Continue reading
देश भक्ति के होला ? थाहा भएन मलाई। तर देश भक्ति के चाहिँ होइन रहेछ, यो ब्याख्खा गर्न आँट्छु आज: यति थाहा भयो कि देश भक्ति भन्या मार्कसवाद, पुँजीवाद, राजावाद, मावोवाद ,जातीबाद, धर्मवाद, अधिनायकवाद कुनै पनि सिद्धान्त होइन रहेछ। आफ्नो हक-हित … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
A couple of What ifs: a) What if some dynamic young leaders of different political parties decided to come together and start fresh and make a new party (the way kadima was formed in Israel). b) What if they then, … Continue reading
. 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 … Continue reading
Its an old concept but frankly it’s a winner: Under promise and over deliver ! This make your customers go crazy about your brand and they will recommend to others. Word of mouth will bring new customers and better days. … Continue reading
Bjőrn Sőderberg, 28, is a young social entrepreneur with three successfully running companies, two in Nepal and one in Sweden. In search of something exciting, challenging and different from that of Sweden, Bjőrn Sőderberg came to Nepal as a volunteer … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Acumen Fund describes “patient capital” as not to seek high returns, but rather to jump-start the creation of enterprises that improve the ability of the poor to live with dignity.” Ashu (Ashutosh Tiwari) and I are both fans of Acumen Fund. … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
if you are an entrepreneur in Nepal right now, then you are also a zen master too. Yes a monk ! because amidst great upheavals you have to keep your mind in focus, calm and empty of distracting thoughts. The … Continue reading
My company’s new IT workplace will have to be: mostly empty occasionally full most employees at home rather than in office at any given time conversations mostly through phone, chat and skype/gtalk decisions made miles apart from each other. clients … Continue reading
Most of Nepal’s urban workforce have to work 6 days a week in Nepal. I seriously doubt if our productivity is more than 2 days. I feel a significant part of Kathmandu operates in super slow motion. It just means … Continue reading
If you are going to invest your time and energy in a particular environment, you better give enough quality time and thoughts to understanding that environment, that place, that world. I am going to do just that. I am going … Continue reading
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 ( … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
“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 … Continue reading
Question: Why take a risk ? Why risk it all? Answer: to learn, To be eager to know more, To find out whats behind the door ! To stand out To disappear into your dreams To feel different To become different … Continue reading
