Buddhism and the startup journey

Today we’re talking about the startup journey, though this episode is filled with lessons for anyone starting anything, be it a company, a project or just a fresh path in life. Creating something new, especially together with other people, requires tremendous wisdom, courage and compassion, which are the very qualities of our Buddhability.Tushar Dadlani, of Dublin, California, shares his journey of moving to Silicon Valley to start a company, and exactly how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped him navigate the rollercoaster.CHEAT SHEET1:10 How Tushar started chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo3:11 The perspective on world peace that intrigued him5:07 Why he came to the U.S. to pursue his dreams of working in tech8:04 How he decided to start a company12:33 How his Buddhist practice helped him manifest courage15:55 The key turning points in his journey as an entrepreneur 18:56 How he learned not to be swayed22:44 Mastering the art of dialogue28:27 How he battled his own arrogance33:12 Applying the Buddhist concept “many in body, one in mind” to work38:46 Nine takeaways on the abilities entrepreneurs need40:13 The importance of staying true to himself43:58 How he thinks about peace now46:56 Advice for anyone on a journey to create somethingReferencesDiscussions on Youth, pp. 101–102