Capt. Shaji Kumar

The Entrepreneur

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The other day I received one of those inspirational messages, on how to learn to let go of the branches and soar into the sky. In the same vein, I had met one of my old Army buddy, who had an idea and also seemed reasonably confident of his idea. I suggested that we should try to realize this plan and create a Company where both of us can be investors. The entire enthusiasm died down in an instance and was replaced by excuses.

I have had similar experiences with prospective “ENTREPRENEURS” who despite nursing ambitions, did not actually want to actually let go of the branch. Entrepreneurs with Risk Insurance. Yes a majority of us given an opportunity would like to get “free” and soar into the open skies, but do not want to take any risk. It simply is impossible to have a completely win-win situation.

Over the past 12 years, since i started my business, I have encountered many such cases. Some who had dithered at that point (when the risk was all mine), would not mind taking a comfortable risk as on date.

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    Chand Pathak

    My Reflections “Old Army Buddy”.

    My opinion is that there is a lot more to venturing into an unknown territory than just an investment & entrepreneurial spirit. Each person looks at the world according to the mental map he /she has created since the time he/she was born. Whole lot of experiences, trial & errors, exposure to situations, beliefs, opinions & personal situations helps build that mental map. Some times the “Mental maps” may need to be re drawn to change perspectives and take the leap. The “Mould” needs to be broken and thrown away. Even if one realizes this fact and is ready to make an effort, It’s a daunting task.

    For those who take to entrepreneurship as duck takes to water….well….they had their “Mental maps” already in place to take the leap. The Naturals, so to say.

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