#memoire

“Be an entrepreneur and investor. Pick up the right people. Have a network of advisors and build a team. Focus on liquid assets and track them regularly. Enjoy reading stocks. Emphasize value investing. Wealth is a long game.” ―Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D., The Father of Soft Leadership
“The entrepreneurial journey is full of challenges and requires continuous learning and adapting. Founders have lots of challenges and are often lonely. Provide a positive journey and build a strong team. Care for mental health. Seek help from mental health professionals. Entrepreneurs must find their allies and aid in their struggle against loneliness.” ―Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D., The Father of Soft Leadership
“Lead with purpose. Write your philosophy and principles and follow them throughout your life. Write down your worries and address them. Take rest before making decisions. Persuade the investors. Be good with the press and media. Sell stories. Build your brand and leave your legacy.” ―Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D., The Father of Soft Leadership
“Corporate culture means identifying with vision and mission and connecting with people. Emphasize corporate culture and work ethics. Give feedback immediately. Be humble to acknowledge your mistakes and change your strategy accordingly. Juggle in work with intervals. Don’t pretend to be the smartest in the room. Be specialized in one area and learn multiple skills.” ―Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D., The Father of Soft Leadership
“Life is 99 percent luck and 1 percent pluck. Lead from the front with your pluck to add value and make a difference.” ―Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D., The Father of Soft Leadership
“Don't define your job narrowly. Partner, innovate, and add unique value. Have the courage to acknowledge mistakes because everyone makes a bunch of mistakes. Emphasize empathy, execution, and accountability. Keep an account of everything every day. Reinvent yourself every day and be relevant.” ―Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D., The Father of Soft Leadership
“Use knowledge in the right way. Work every single day to solve problems. Harness AI and regulate it for social good. Be principled. Love what you do. Be a learner and leader.” ―Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D., The Father of Soft Leadership
“Technology is beyond expectation and imagination. The next revolution is knowledge. Access knowledge and apply it effectively. The character of the company determines your success. Dealing with adversity is a challenge. Adversity teaches you many things. Be curious, dynamic, focused, and professional. Stay young statistically.” ―Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D., The Father of Soft Leadership