Expect more from yourself than from others because expectation from others hurts a lot while expectation from yourself inspires a lot.

An extremely pertinent fact that we always seem to forget:)

People may be unkind, just be kind.

They may cheat you, just be Honest.

They may forget your Good Deeds, just do Good.

In the end, its between U & God, Not U & People.

(Quite true, a bit difficult to follow in this kalyug)

Ethics aren’t just important in business. They are the whole point of business.

(Does this really happen today? For some yes maybe)

Success today does not give you free lunch everyday thereafter!

How very true & apt….

After weeks of listening to depressing news, rumors, discussions; on recession, inflation economy, sensex, problems Saturday November 22, 2008 turned to be a day that lent credence to my constant refrain, that ‘It is a much needed overdue Correction that is taking place’. Read the rest of this entry »

“Keeping liquidity and not investing in such a low market is like saving up for sex in your old age.”
Warren Buffet

Absolutely Mr. Buffet, but just like sex requires two partners, investing needs money & knowledge……

I now value the presence of sleep in my life…Citi never slept and see what happened to it…

Financial situation is so bad that

1. men are actually having sex with their wives.
2. women are now marrying for love !

Changing a job..

Interviewer: Why did u leave ur last job?

Candidate: The company shifted the office and they didn’t tell me where?

Finally managed to read the book by Rashmi Bansal, having bought it a month ago.

A nice easy read, catering to the youth, motivating them to take risks, not travel the trodden path.

For me there was an element of involvement, having known some of the entrepreneurs featured therein. Read the rest of this entry »

In these times of credit & cash crunch one that remains forever -

Money will come anδ go, that’s why they call it Cash flow!

A difficult question to answer, particularly in India.

Whist it is true that the branded market is growing, with the plethora of brands having been introduced in the last half decade, presumably people are spoilt for choice.

Whilst the jewelers - branded & otherwise are pushing this, there are some basic differences between India & the USA which holds nearly 45% of the world diamond market. Read the rest of this entry »

Some days ago, I met up with Hemant Shah an outsider, but veteran of the Jewelery business who had started his own business of Jewelery Retail - casual, chic, semi precious, precious.

He wanted some input on how this would be received via his unique ‘Jewellery on Wheels’ idea as well as the website.

My instinct reaction was - Brilliant idea, who is going to execute it? On hearing his answer that they would do it internally, my heart sank.

Since he had asked as a friend, I did not really push it much, but cautioned him about the pitfalls in terms of Consistency, Change, Coverage of area, backup.

Then, whilst I saw the enthusiasm that he was brimming with, wished him all the best!

Hemant Shah with his proud Vehicle

They launched it with 3-4 custom made vehicles by Dilip Chhabaria. Worked on the novelty value for a while & then due to other factors also, had to shut it down.