The Holocaust[1] was a time of horrifying acts. Between the years 1941 and 1945, Nazi Germany and its allies were responsible for the deaths of six million Jews in Europe. It is time we cannot afford to forget lest we are led into similar situations in the future. The Holocaust was also a time of innovation that saved many lives. There was no blueprint for these innovators. They reached into their hearts to make a difference and one such innovator was Sir Nicholas Winton.
“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.”
Walt Disney
“Ideas are no one’s monopoly. Think big, think fast, think ahead.”
Dhirubhai Ambani, Reliance Industries
Entrepreneurship 101
Have you noticed how people react when you say you are an entrepreneur? They get excited and want to know all about your venture, and how successful you are, monetarily. Entrepreneurs are special a special breed. It takes substantial efforts to overcome numerous hurdles before you can join this elite group. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says about 20% of U.S. small businesses fail within the first year. Roughly 50% fail by the end of the fifth year and only a third survive after 10 years (I have not been able to find the statistics for India, but it is bound to be similar). When this is the case, why does everyone aspire to be an entrepreneur? The idea that anyone can work on an idea, build a business, and create wealth, is something that appeals to all of us.
Shantha Mohan 