Innovate Now
14 Success is the sum of small steps, taken day in day out “Be not afraid of growing slowly; be afraid only of standing still.” This ancient Chinese proverb offers great insight into the process of progressing in life. Most start-ups are conceived by young minds. They are full of enthusiasm and hungry for success. This is their real strength, but only if channelised in a proper way. It is better to tread slowly than moving too fast and falling flat. You need to build your dreams brick-by-brick. Small steps can scale biggest mountains. These small steps in your case should be directed at preparing yourself. You can avail opportunities only if you are prepared to seize them. Those with foresight assess future possibilities before deciding for their present. Even more important is to understand the basics that will help you establish and run a business. The more you sweat while preparing the better will be your results. This book is your guide for this preparation. In addition, the book also helps you develop a right frame of mind to set up your own venture. Most of it does not require investment, physical labour or any outside help. Mental preparation is necessary before establishing any new business. Apart from chalking out a roadmap, you must also visualise it in your mind. Evaluate not only your business, but also your attitude. Much is said and written about creativity and passion. But how much do we know them? We all know about research but it is still not well-utilised in India. India’s research and development
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