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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"> <channel> <title>Joseph Jude - Coach • CTO • Podcast Host</title> <link>https://jjude.com</link> <description>Build gravitas to win life and career</description> <managingEditor>feed@jjude.com (Joseph Jude)</managingEditor> <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:45:34 +0000</pubDate> <lastBuildDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:45:34 +0000</lastBuildDate> <item> <title>Lessons from mourning</title> <link>https://jjude.com/lessons-from-mourning</link> <description><p>My mom <a href="/eulogy-for-mother/">passed away two weeks ago</a>. I&rsquo;m trying to capture my grief journey, mainly for my reflection. Many of my friends helped me get through these days, and I realized many passes through the same valley of sorrow. So if these posts help anyone else, that&rsquo;s a bonus. Here are some of the lessons I&rsquo;ve learned in these two weeks.</p>
<p><strong>A cord of multi-strands is not quickly broken</strong>, which is my biggest lesson. We were shattered when we heard about her passing. She had asthma her whole life, but no other crippling diseases. She wasn&rsquo;t bedridden. She was still walking days before she died. At 75, her death was both expected and shocking. We coped because of many people&rsquo;s support.</p>
<p>Our maid rushed to our home immediately after my mom died. She called an ambulance to take mother to the hospital. She and her husband even came to Tuticorin with us when we transported my mother&rsquo;s body from Bangalore. We felt comforted by their presence at the funeral.</p>
<p>My cousins helped us plan everything for the grave and the church. They picked the right spot for the grave and prepared it. They handled all the church arrangements, like speaking with the priest and arranging the mass.</p>
<p>Every arrangement at our house was handled by a family friend. Before the body arrived, he cleaned the house and ordered meals, tea, and water bottles - making sure we were taken care of in our time of sorrow.</p>
<p>After I returned to work, friends and colleagues still check up on me often and listen. I talked about her and what she meant to me more than once, and they listened intently. Their listening has helped me deal with this sorrowful situation calmly. It&rsquo;s like a multi-strand thread withstanding stress and tension. These friends and family members keep us from getting overwhelmed by emotions.</p>
<p><strong>You can&rsquo;t develop these strands overnight</strong>. Our maid has been with us for three years. She became part of our family during festivals and events, even leading some traditions we had forgotten. Her closeness to my mother made her feel comfortable and compelled to attend the funeral. Friendships that have supported me didn&rsquo;t happen overnight. They took time and effort to develop before being needed.</p>
<p>Another lesson I&rsquo;ve learned is to <strong>do everything to reduce future regrets</strong>. Jeff Bezos has a regret minimization framework that he talks about from an entrepreneurship and startup perspective. I applied that framework to my life. You don&rsquo;t have to wait for a eulogy to say nice things or express gratitude. Over the last three years, we&rsquo;ve celebrated a lot together as a family. Although it cost me a lot, I flew my family there. Looking back, I don&rsquo;t regret anything. I&rsquo;m glad I did all those things. Derek Sivers has a post called &ldquo;<a href="https://sive.rs/hundreds">stay in touch with hundreds of people</a>.&rdquo; I&rsquo;ve been doing that. I keep in touch with my friends via phone calls, WhatsApp messages, Zoom chats, or when possible, personal visits.</p>
<p>Fourth, <strong>to mourn well, mourn deeply and privately</strong>. As soon as I heard my mom passed away, I deleted Twitter and LinkedIn from my phone. For almost 10 days, I didn&rsquo;t post anything on Whatsapp (we were coordinating via Whatsapp, so I had to use it). It let me grieve without doom-scrolling as a proxy. I grieved alone and with family, which helped me accept her absence from our lives. Because I grieved deeply and privately, I was able to handle everything emotionally without breaking down.</p>
<p><strong>Tradition is powerful</strong>. I&rsquo;ve always been anti-tradition. I dropped cast from my name, got married in a registrar&rsquo;s office (even though it was an arranged marriage), named my boys after their mother, and homeschool them. Even so, I saw the power of tradition during my mother&rsquo;s last journey. Her ex-colleagues, former students, and neighbors attended a church mass to share their memories. They stayed until we buried her. We also had traditional third and fifth-day gatherings with close family members. I&rsquo;m glad I participated in these traditions; they provided a graceful and dignified farewell.</p>
<p><strong>The Bible comforts us during difficult times</strong>. Every day we had family prayer time and never missed Sunday mass or special church events. Even then, I never read the Bible, until I was 18. In the last decade, I&rsquo;ve delved deep into its pages, finding comfort and guidance. Whenever I&rsquo;m having a problem, verses drift into my mind like a gentle whisper, giving me the right perspective. As I knelt and prayed when I heard about my mother&rsquo;s passing, tears welled up in my eyes. As I opened my Bible, I found Psalm 75:2, which talked about an appointed time. I was crying out to God - why now? Isn&rsquo;t 75 still a young age? As tears bubbled up, I had more questions. Through this verse, a peace came over me - a peace I can&rsquo;t understand or explain.</p>
<p>As I&rsquo;ve gone through this difficult time, <strong>I&rsquo;ve realized how lucky I am</strong>. I know it sounds weird, but it&rsquo;s true. I&rsquo;ve been able to visit my family frequently for the past few years. It wasn&rsquo;t cheap, but we managed. My wife and brother-in-law have woven themselves seamlessly into our family fabric, creating a strong support system. We lift each other when we&rsquo;re feeling low, and for that, I&rsquo;m immensely grateful.</p>
<p><strong>It&rsquo;s not over; it&rsquo;ll never be over</strong>. Two weeks after she passed, I miss her more than ever. Some mornings, I wake up thinking about all the sweet memories with her—walking with her as a five-year-old amidst railway tracks to catch a bus to go to her school on time, reciting class lessons like usage of water as I walked with her, taking her to Goa where she exclaimed about getting all kinds of dosa from a live counter and she not having to cook for five days of our stay in the resort, holding my first son in her hand with a triumphant smile only an Indian mother can have, towards the end of her life asking me again and again did I get a promotion or a pay raise saying she is praying for one, and so many other memories. She was a remarkable role model. Her memory will live on in my heart as I continue to think of her and miss her dearly. There is no closure – only acceptance of this new reality.</p>
<p>It&rsquo;s never easy to close a chapter. It&rsquo;s hard to deal with loss. It&rsquo;s even harder when it&rsquo;s your mom, who poured her heart, soul, and sweat into you. I cope by writing morning pages and sharing a few from those pages. It&rsquo;s my way of healing.</p>
<h2 id="continue-reading">Continue Reading</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="/happy-75th-birthday-mom/">Happy 75th Birthday Ma</a></li>
<li><a href="/eulogy-for-mother/">Eulogy for my mother</a></li>
<li><a href="/my-obituary/">Writing my obituary</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Got comments? Send them to me via <a href='https://twitter.com/jjude'>Twitter</a> or join the <a href="https://jjude.com/lessons-from-mourning/">conversation</a>.</p>
<p><b>"Lessons from mourning"</b> appeared on <a href='https://jjude.com'>Joseph Jude</a>.</p></description> <pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2024 17:35:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Eulogy for my mother</title> <link>https://jjude.com/eulogy-for-mother</link> <description><p><img src="https://cdn.olai.in/jjude/eulogy-for-mother.jpg" alt="Eulogy for my mother" title="Eulogy for my mother"></p>
<p>We all live up to names given to us by our parents, whether we realize it or not. My mother, Maria Johnsi, was no exception. Named after Mother Mary and Queen Jansi of India, my mother embodied a spirit of prayer and fighting. She prayed not only for herself but also for her family, friends, and anyone who sought her prayers. Likewise, she fought poverty, discrimination, and jealousy.</p>
<p>Born in 1948 to a privileged village-head&rsquo;s family, my mother received good education. She excelled in her studies, eventually landing a job in Chennai despite hailing from a small village in South Tamil Nadu. However, her father wanted her close during his final days, so she married near her hometown. An endless stream of disasters struck her from then on.</p>
<p>On her wedding day, she lost all her property and dowry; she had to start from scratch. My parents worked as substitute teachers without a steady income. My dad also bought and sold rice bags to make ends meet.</p>
<p>Sadly, though she married near home, my mother couldn&rsquo;t be with her father in his last moments. When I was conceived, doctors claimed I was just a dead baby since they couldn&rsquo;t detect any movements. My mother displayed her prayer and fighting spirit by walking daily to St. Jude Church from the hospital. Her determination and faith brought me into this world. I witnessed these traits throughout her life.</p>
<p>After me came another son, born with a medical condition that needed constant care. Due to poverty, they were unable to afford such treatment. A kind doctor graciously treated him for free. One day he fell so sick that the doctor advised my parents to take him to a hospital in the near-by town. My parents didn&rsquo;t have 50 rupees, which was a lot of money then, especially for them. My brother passed away that night at their hands. Afterward, my mother suffered several miscarriages.</p>
<p>These experiences deeply affected her psyche, even as blessings found their way into our lives.</p>
<p>Then my sister was born. My parents named her Joy, hoping that the name would bring happiness into our lives. And it did. A relative helped my mom secure a permanent teaching job, and from there, our lives slowly improved.</p>
<p>My mother became a first-grade teacher at a new school where most teachers were officers&rsquo; wives; my mother was the exception. Despite that difference, all her colleagues embraced her and remained friends. In fact, one of them visited us to share her memory of my mother and offer condolences.</p>
<p>My mother persevered, studying hard and working tirelessly to better her life. As the school expanded, she moved up grade by grade with her students. They joked that she graduated alongside them, being their teacher from first through twelfth grade.</p>
<p>But this journey wasn&rsquo;t without hurdles. Her male colleagues resented her promotions and tried to hinder her progress by lodging false complaints against her. My mom and dad fought back with prayers, petitions, and appeals to school management. Despite all those obstacles, my mother received promotions far beyond her peers.</p>
<p>After retiring, my parents moved in with my sister, and my mother enjoyed the rewards of her prayers and resilience. Born in a village, she traveled from India&rsquo;s southern tip, Kanyakumari, to its northern border, Wagah. She visited her mother&rsquo;s home-church in Sri Lanka, holy sites in Jerusalem, and the pyramids.</p>
<p>Over the last 3 years, we celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, their 75th birthday, and my 50th birthday. Whenever I visited my sister&rsquo;s house for these celebrations, we would sit around the table eating, discussing, debating, and having a fun time. She was a testament to what the Psalmist sang, &ldquo;your children will be like olive shoots around your table.&rdquo; For all her tears, she also enjoyed tremendous blessings. I used to tell her, I would be happy to get half of your blessings.</p>
<p>Our family remained religious. We never missed church on Sundays or special occasions like Easter and Christmas. We prayed every evening at home. When my mother retired, she spent most of her time reading the Bible and praying. I heard from so many people who visited us to offer their condolences that they were consoled by her prayers. For some she would recite a Bible verse or two as a means of counsel or comfort.</p>
<p>As I stand here missing her, I also accept that it was time for her to go. When I heard the news of her demise, I prayed and opened the Bible. My eyes fell on Psalm 75:2 – &ldquo;It is an appointed time.&rdquo; This brought me peace beyond understanding. One of her recurring prayers was to die without troubling others. God answered that prayer; she remained active until two days before her death.</p>
<p>On the day she passed, my sister changed her clothes and said goodbye before leaving for work. My mother died while talking to my father. There couldn&rsquo;t be a better way to finish one&rsquo;s race.</p>
<p>To celebrate her life, I must follow her footsteps - embrace life&rsquo;s challenges and persevere through prayer and perseverance. I pray that God grants me that spirit.</p>
<h2 id="read-also">Read also</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="/happy-75th-birthday-mom/">Happy 75th Birthday Ma</a></li>
<li><a href="/lessons-from-mourning/">Lessons from mourning</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Got comments? Send them to me via <a href='https://twitter.com/jjude'>Twitter</a> or join the <a href="https://jjude.com/eulogy-for-mother/">conversation</a>.</p>
<p><b>"Eulogy for my mother"</b> appeared on <a href='https://jjude.com'>Joseph Jude</a>.</p></description> <pubDate>Sun, 24 Mar 2024 20:25:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>'Employee-like benefits for the self-employed' with Benjemen Elengovan</title> <link>https://jjude.com/benji-self-employed</link> <description><p>Companies like Zomatos and Ubers have given rise to gig economy. Gig workers have lot of flexibility - they can choose type of work and hours of work. But they lack benefits that full-time employees get. Can we marry flexibility with benefits? My guest today asks, why not?</p>
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<h2 id="what-youll-hear">What you&rsquo;ll hear</h2>
<ul>
<li>Introduction</li>
<li>What problem Benji is solving</li>
<li>Identifying the problem</li>
<li>Journey so far</li>
<li>Benefits for self-employed</li>
<li>How self-employed can sign-up</li>
<li>Response of the community</li>
<li>Challenges</li>
<li>Expanding across different geographies</li>
<li>Future of work</li>
<li>Kindest thing anyone has done</li>
<li>Best leadership quality</li>
<li>Definition of living a good life</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="main-points">Main Points</h2>
<p>Here are the main points discussed in the episode:</p>
<h3 id="1-introduction-to-the-gig-economy-and-the-need-for-flexibility-with-benefits">1: Introduction to the Gig Economy and the Need for Flexibility with Benefits</h3>
<ul>
<li>Gig workers have flexibility in choosing the type and hours of work, but lack the benefits of full-time employees.</li>
<li>The concept of work has significantly changed post-COVID, leading to the rise of gig workers.</li>
<li>The unique problem addressed is helping self-employed people create employee-like benefits.</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="2-identifying-the-problem">2: Identifying the Problem</h3>
<ul>
<li>The problem was discovered through personal experience as an international student in Australia, working various odd jobs and in the gig economy.</li>
<li>The impact of the gig economy on financial security and understanding income and expenses was realized.</li>
<li>The rise of gig economy during COVID highlighted the need to solve the problem of financial security for gig workers.</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="3-journey-and-launching-the-fintech-product">3: Journey and Launching the FinTech Product</h3>
<ul>
<li>The journey started with participating in a government challenge on improving the safety of gig workers.</li>
<li>Through research and conversations with over 10,000 gig workers, the focus shifted to addressing the financial security of gig workers.</li>
<li>MyGeeksters was initially established as a community and later developed into a fintech startup, catering to various types of gig workers.</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="4-benefits-for-self-employed-workers">4: Benefits for Self-Employed Workers</h3>
<ul>
<li>The platform encourages self-employed workers to create their own desired benefits and structure their lifestyle.</li>
<li>Examples of benefits include creating leave, rainy day funds, saving for taxes, and contributing to retirement plans.</li>
<li>The aim is to provide employee-like benefits to self-employed workers and help them feel more secure and stable.</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="5-challenges-and-future-plans">5: Challenges and Future Plans</h3>
<ul>
<li>The challenges include defining and regulating the gig economy globally and balancing the needs of gig workers with different levels of bargaining power.</li>
<li>The regulatory compliance and licensing requirements for building a fintech product pose additional challenges.</li>
<li>The future plans involve expanding partnerships with existing platforms and exploring the hybrid approach of traditional finance and decentralized finance.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="edited-transcript">Edited Transcript</h2>
<p><em>coming soon</em></p>
<h2 id="watch-on-youtube">Watch on YouTube</h2>
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<h2 id="connect-with-benjemen-elengovan">Connect with Benjemen Elengovan</h2>
<ul>
<li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjemenelengovan/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjemenelengovan/</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 id="connect-with-me">Connect with me</h2>
<ul>
<li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/jjude">https://twitter.com/jjude</a></li>
<li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjude/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjude/</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://jjude.com/">https://jjude.com/</a></li>
<li>Newsletter: <a href="https://jjude.com/subscribe/">https://jjude.com/subscribe/</a></li>
<li>Youtube: <a href="https://youtube.com/gravitaswins">https://youtube.com/gravitaswins</a></li>
<li>Email: <a href="mailto:podcast@jjude.com">podcast@jjude.com</a></li>
<li>Executive Coaching Program: <a href="https://gravitaswins.com">https://gravitaswins.com</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 id="your-feedback-counts">Your feedback counts</h2>
<p>Thank you for listening. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please leave a short review on Apple podcast or on YouTube? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in finding this podcast. And it boosts my spirits. 😀</p>
<p>I would like to hear what resonated the most with you in this episode. Either email me or share it on social media and tag me. Thank you for your support.</p>
<p>Have a life of WINS.</p>
<p><em>Gravitas WINS Radio is produced by <a href="https://jjude.com/">Joseph Jude</a>. Be sure to subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/gravitas-wins-radio/id1562802449">Apple Podcast</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7LOBjAyjBkechMC0xMIj9E">Spotify</a>,<a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2dyYXZpdGFzLXdpbnMtcmFkaW8=">Google Podcast</a>,<a href="https://www.youtube.com/gravitaswins">YouTube</a>, or the podcasting app of your choice.</em></p>
<p>Please check out other episodes of <a href="/gwr-themes/">Gravitas WINS Radio</a>. For easy consumption, they are categorized by themes. If you are a fellow podcaster, you might be interested in <a href="/how-i-podcast/">How I Podcast</a> or <a href="/i-use/">Tools I Use</a>.</p>
<h2 id="continue-reading">Continue Reading</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="/shresth-shrivastav-gig-economy/">Thrive In Gig Economy</a></li>
<li><a href="/future-of-jobs/">Future Of Jobs Is Partnership Of Experts</a></li>
<li><a href="/shape-the-future/">Future Doesn&rsquo;t Happen To Us, Future Happens Because Of Us</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Got comments? Send them to me via <a href='https://twitter.com/jjude'>Twitter</a> or join the <a href="https://jjude.com/benji-self-employed/">conversation</a>.</p>
<p><b>"&#39;Employee-like benefits for the self-employed&#39; with Benjemen Elengovan"</b> appeared on <a href='https://jjude.com'>Joseph Jude</a>.</p></description> <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:06:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Protect your wealth with will' with Priyanka Sud</title> <link>https://jjude.com/priyanka-will</link> <description><p>When it comes to wealth, there are lot of chatter about making wealth and growth wealth. But what about protecting it? How to ensure it gets passed to the next generation in the way you would like it to be?</p>
<p>One of the ways of protecting wealth is with will. To discuss how to protect your wealth with will, I have a good friend of mine and a leading lawyer, Priyanka here. We discuss everything about creating will.</p>
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<h2 id="what-youll-hear">What you&rsquo;ll hear</h2>
<ul>
<li>Who should create a will?</li>
<li>Are there any restrictions for creating a will?</li>
<li>Common mistakes in drafting a will</li>
<li>Involvement of a lawyer</li>
<li>How often to review a will?</li>
<li>Handling joint properties</li>
<li>Handling properties in multiple countries</li>
<li>Potential problems in executing a will</li>
<li>Kindest thing anyone has done for you</li>
<li>Best leadership quality</li>
<li>Definition of living a good life</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="watch-on-youtube">Watch on YouTube</h2>
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<h2 id="major-points">Major Points</h2>
<ol>
<li>Importance of Making a Will
<ul>
<li>Definition and Purpose of a Will: Understanding what a will is and why it is crucial to have one.</li>
<li>Eligibility and Guidelines: Who can create a will, the requirements, and the legal aspects involved.</li>
<li>Avoiding Disputes: Ensuring the will is free from coercion, clear in intent, and properly executed.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Common Mistakes in Drafting a Will
<ul>
<li>Selection of Witnesses: Choosing witnesses wisely who are independent and not beneficiaries.</li>
<li>Appointment of Executor: Designating an executor to ensure proper implementation of the will.</li>
<li>Registering the Will: The benefits of registering a will and the legal implications.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Involvement of a Lawyer in Will-Making
<ul>
<li>Complex Transactions: Consulting a lawyer for complex wealth or property matters.</li>
<li>Self-Drafting vs. Legal Assistance: Considering legal expertise for clear and error-free will drafting.</li>
<li>Updates and Amendments: Seeking legal advice for reviewing and updating the will as needed.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Handling Properties in Multiple Countries
<ul>
<li>Multiple Wills: Creating separate wills for properties in different countries.</li>
<li>Probate Process: Understanding probate in different jurisdictions and its implications.</li>
<li>Challenges in International Wills: Dealing with legal complexities and potential contests in multi-country wills.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Challenges in Executing a Will
<ul>
<li>Registration and Documentation: Importance of proper documentation and registration to avoid disputes.</li>
<li>Clarity and Reasoning: Providing clear reasons for decisions in the will to prevent misinterpretation.</li>
<li>Future Planning: Considering unforeseen circumstances and updating the will regularly for accuracy and relevance.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
<h2 id="connect-with-priyanka">Connect with Priyanka</h2>
<ul>
<li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyanka-sud-654254186/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyanka-sud-654254186/</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 id="connect-with-me">Connect with me</h2>
<ul>
<li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/jjude">https://twitter.com/jjude</a></li>
<li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjude/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjude/</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://jjude.com/">https://jjude.com/</a></li>
<li>Newsletter: <a href="https://jjude.com/subscribe/">https://jjude.com/subscribe/</a></li>
<li>Youtube: <a href="https://youtube.com/gravitaswins">https://youtube.com/gravitaswins</a></li>
<li>Email: <a href="mailto:podcast@jjude.com">podcast@jjude.com</a></li>
<li>Executive Coaching Program: <a href="https://gravitaswins.com">https://gravitaswins.com</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 id="your-feedback-counts">Your feedback counts</h2>
<p>Thank you for listening. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please leave a short review on Apple podcast or on YouTube? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in finding this podcast. And it boosts my spirits. 😀</p>
<p>I would like to hear what resonated the most with you in this episode. Either email me or share it on social media and tag me. Thank you for your support.</p>
<p>Have a life of WINS.</p>
<p><em>Gravitas WINS Radio is produced by <a href="https://jjude.com/">Joseph Jude</a>. Be sure to subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/gravitas-wins-radio/id1562802449">Apple Podcast</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7LOBjAyjBkechMC0xMIj9E">Spotify</a>,<a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2dyYXZpdGFzLXdpbnMtcmFkaW8=">Google Podcast</a>,<a href="https://www.youtube.com/gravitaswins">YouTube</a>, or the podcasting app of your choice.</em></p>
<p>Please check out other episodes of <a href="/gwr-themes/">Gravitas WINS Radio</a>. For easy consumption, they are categorized by themes. If you are a fellow podcaster, you might be interested in <a href="/how-i-podcast/">How I Podcast</a> or <a href="/i-use/">Tools I Use</a>.</p>
<h2 id="continue-reading">Continue Reading</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="/regi-short-invest/">Regi Thomas on &lsquo;Investing for short-term goals&rsquo;</a></li>
<li><a href="/rishi-retire/">Rishi Jiwan Gupta on &lsquo;Financial Planning For A Meaningful Retirement&rsquo;</a></li>
<li><a href="/family-culture/">Building family culture</a></li>
</ul>
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<p><b>"Protect your wealth with will&#39; with Priyanka Sud"</b> appeared on <a href='https://jjude.com'>Joseph Jude</a>.</p></description> <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 14:35:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>'How not to operate a startup' with Samson Selladurai</title> <link>https://jjude.com/samson-failures</link> <description><p>While we talk about entrepreneurship, most of the discussions are about success, growth, and all the glories associated with it.</p>
<p>It is said that we learn the best from our success and from other&rsquo;s failures. So here I&rsquo;m talking to my friend Samson who can be rightly called as a serial entrepreneur to discuss what we should be careful about and what we should avoid in the path of entrepreneurship.</p>
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<h2 id="what-youll-hear">What you&rsquo;ll hear</h2>
<ul>
<li>Samson&rsquo;s ventures</li>
<li>Lessons from failed &amp; successful ventures</li>
<li>Balancing passion and execution</li>
<li>Identifying problems to solve</li>
<li>Thinking about exits</li>
<li>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m safe&rdquo; app</li>
<li>Kindest thing anyone has done</li>
<li>Best leadership quality</li>
<li>Definition of living a good life</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="main-points">Main Points</h2>
<p>Here are the main points discussed in the episode:</p>
<ol>
<li>
<p>Entrepreneurship journey and challenges</p>
<ul>
<li>Discussing the entrepreneurship journey of Samson, who started his first venture at 21.</li>
<li>He shared insights about starting an energy drink company at an early age, the audacity and passion it required.</li>
<li>Emphasized that entrepreneurship is about waging a war against an injustice or vacuum, often formed from personal experiences and observations.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
<p>Role of mentorship and motivation in entrepreneurship</p>
<ul>
<li>Samson emphasized the importance of having a mentor in the course of entrepreneurship, as they help avoid pitfalls.</li>
<li>He stated having people who support your ideas and are personally committed to you as a significant factor of success.</li>
<li>The vital role of motivation and maintaining a positive outlook even during challenges was discussed.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
<p>Managing startups and lessons from failures</p>
<ul>
<li>Samson provided insights on managing multiple ventures and the importance of clearly identifying the problem one is trying to solve.</li>
<li>According to him, vision and commitment to a goal are vital, but entrepreneurs must not forget about the practicality and execution part of their ideas.</li>
<li>He shared valuable lessons learned from his failures, including the difference between cash flow and receivables, and the need to secure legal structure before partnering up.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
<p>I&rsquo;m Safe App – A childhood dream actualized</p>
<ul>
<li>Samson talked about his app, I&rsquo;m Safe, which was created to address women&rsquo;s safety. He said that helping women and working against trafficking has been his childhood dream.</li>
<li>While discussing the importance of remaining passionate, he noted that it becomes easier to stick to your vision when it&rsquo;s something that you deeply care about.</li>
<li>He expressed his long-term commitment to this project and explained why he doesn&rsquo;t see an exit for the app despite the possibility of future expansions.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
<p>Humility, gratefulness, and living a good life</p>
<ul>
<li>Samson shared his insights on leadership qualities, particularly humility. He reflected on the lives of various historical figures who exhibited this trait.</li>
<li>He defined living a good life as being grateful and maintaining peace. According to him, gratefulness for what one has is imperative for success.</li>
<li>He wrapped up mentioning that everyone has their own mystery and understanding life’s injustices is a part of the journey; it&rsquo;s crucial to remain humble and maintain peace through it all.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
<p>Note: This summary captures the essence of the conversation and may not include all the details discussed. It is advised to listen to the full podcast episode for a comprehensive understanding.</p>
<h2 id="edited-transcript">Edited Transcript</h2>
<p><em>coming soon</em></p>
<h2 id="watch-on-youtube">Watch on YouTube</h2>
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<h2 id="connect-with-samson">Connect with Samson</h2>
<ul>
<li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sselladurai/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sselladurai/</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 id="connect-with-me">Connect with me</h2>
<ul>
<li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/jjude">https://twitter.com/jjude</a></li>
<li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjude/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjude/</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://jjude.com/">https://jjude.com/</a></li>
<li>Newsletter: <a href="https://jjude.com/subscribe/">https://jjude.com/subscribe/</a></li>
<li>Youtube: <a href="https://youtube.com/gravitaswins">https://youtube.com/gravitaswins</a></li>
<li>Email: <a href="mailto:podcast@jjude.com">podcast@jjude.com</a></li>
<li>Executive Coaching Program: <a href="https://gravitaswins.com">https://gravitaswins.com</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 id="your-feedback-counts">Your feedback counts</h2>
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<h2 id="continue-reading">Continue Reading</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="/sohail-tbc/">Sohail Khan on &lsquo;Why startups fail&rsquo;</a></li>
<li><a href="/manish-angelblue/">Manish Verma on &lsquo;How Angel Investors Think?&rsquo;</a></li>
<li><a href="/arvind-gamify/">Arvindh Sundar on &lsquo;Gamification of marketing for small businesses&rsquo;</a></li>
</ul>
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