In 25 years I have witnessed firsthand the rapid pace at which the business world evolves. I’ve learned that success lies not in having a perfect, long-term plan, but in being passionate about progress and embracing the fact that your plans are only as contemporary **as today**. When I first started, I had grand visions and meticulously crafted plans. I spent countless hours mapping out every detail of our future. What I found instead is that technologies evolve, market trends shift, and customer preferences change rapidly. What seemed foolproof yesterday may become obsolete tomorrow. The only plan that was

As a technology guy, I’ve learned that success often comes from looking beyond the obvious and connecting seemingly unrelated ideas. This approach, thinking horizontally, has been a guiding principle throughout my career and, by extension, my life. Thinking horizontally means expanding your perspective and exploring ideas that seem unrelated at first glance. It’s about being curious and willing to learn from diverse fields. When you think horizontally, you don’t limit yourself to a narrow set of skills. Instead, you seek to connect dots across a broad playing field, drawing inspiration from unexpected sources. In my early days, I realized

As a technology entrepreneur, I’ve learned that maintaining a playful wit and youthful flexibility has been key to both success and happiness. In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the grind and lose sight of what matters. But refusing to let the weight of responsibility crush your enthusiasm might be the most important skill of all. When I started my company, I was a wide-eyed dreamer with a passion for innovation. As years passed and responsibilities grew, it was tempting to become jaded and cynical. Instead, I made a conscious effort to nurture my inner