Kunal Shah:
"a lot of young people in India are worried about their reputation when they have none"
somehow it reminded me of that old kunal shah clip with carl pei
> exited FreeCharge
> started CRED with $1M of his own money
> grew it to 17M members
> raised 1.8B+ dollars from investors
> scaled to ~₹3,200 crore annual revenue
> reached profitability
> lost 35kg
> and now joining Meta as WhatsApp CEO
so...
> go all-in on your work
> don't be so careful
> don't be so cautious
> don't avoid confrontation
> reputational gains come from building things
A Christmas morning reflection…
95%
By the time your child turns 18, you've spent ~95% of the time you will ever spend with them in your lifetime.
There are specific windows, much shorter than you care to admit, during which certain people and relationships will occupy your life.
You may have only one more summer with all of your siblings. Two more trips with that old group of friends. A few more years with your grandpa. A handful of encounters with that coworker you love. One more long walk with your parents.
If you fail to appreciate these windows, they will quickly disappear.
Time Wealth is about an awareness of these windows.
But more importantly, it’s about taking action against that awareness.
It's about recognizing that you are in more control of your time than you realize.
That you can take actions to create time with the people you love most.
That you can bend these curves.
That 95% is an average—and you’ve never wanted to be average in anything your entire life.
So, show up to that recital. Plan that trip with old friends. Grab that quick coffee. Go on that walk with your parents. Have that meal with your sibling.
In the end, it's not about the journey, it's not about the destination, it's about the company. The people along the way.
Cherish the people and the rest will fall into place as it should.
This clip which was shared with me is about Shri Inder Jit Singh Sidhu of Chandigarh.
Apparently, every morning at 6 AM, in the quiet streets of Chandigarh’s sector 49, this 88-year-old retired police officer begins his day in service.
Armed with nothing but a cycle cart and an unwavering sense of duty, he moves slowly and purposefully, picking up rubbish from the roadside.
He says he wasn’t happy with the ‘low rank’ Chandigarh got in the Swachh Surekshan listing. But instead of complaining, he chooses action.
Each piece of trash he clears is more than just litter removed. It’s a statement. A quiet, persistent belief in a better world. A belief in living with meaning, regardless of age or recognition.
In a world often obsessed with youth and speed, his slow but steady footsteps tell us that Purpose doesn’t retire. Service doesn’t age.
A Salute to this quiet warrior of the streets. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Life is too short to worry about stupid things. Have fun. Fall in love. Regret nothing, and don't let people bring you down. Study, think, create, and grow. Teach yourself and teach others. 🧠
Anyone who can’t afford Covid consults,pl DM with phone number. Am dedicating few hours morning and late evening for Covid home management. Colleagues (anywhere in India) experienced in Covid care,pl message if u r willing to take calls n help patients n their families.
"I start early and I stay late. Day after day, year after year. It took me 17 years and 114 days to become an overnight success." - Lionel Messi https://t.co/mowwnoyhGD
#whatsappwonderbox No idea which organisation this is. But I applaud the frugal innovation & how frugality hasn’t meant sacrificing appealing design. Finally,if the playful joy of children can be harnessed to produce energy then India has an abundance of this renewable resource