Doglapan
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Doglapan unfolds the compelling journey of Ashneer Grover, chronicling the harsh realities of life and the challenges of entrepreneurship. From a young boy labeled with a 'refugee' tag in Delhi's Malviya Nagar, he defies circumstances, excelling academically at IIT Delhi and later earning an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad. As an investment banker, he plays a pivotal role in the success of two unicorns—Grofers and BharatPe. The memoir, titled 'Doglapan: The Untold Story of India's Most Disruptive Entrepreneur,' not only delves into Grover's rise but also explores his experiences as a judge on Shark Tank India. The narrative is marked by controversy, media scrutiny, and social media buzz, making it a captivating and inspiring tale. In my review, 'Doglapan: The Hard Truth about Life and Start-Ups' emerges as a sincere and gripping account. Grover's writing style is refreshingly honest and free from pretense, showcasing his courage and resilience. The book provides a candid look at the highs and lows of his life and career, making it a truly inspiring read.
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Lesson 1. Unstoppable Drive to Reach Your Goals Despite Life's Obstacles
You know that feeling. You've had it all your life. That drive to achieve, to be successful no matter what. You might have called it ambition, or maybe determination or hunger. But whatever you call it, you know that you can't live without it. That unstoppable hunger to succeed, no matter what life throws your way. It's what separates the successes from the also-rans, the champions from the also-rans.
It's what drives you to pick yourself up after a setback and keep going, even when all the odds are stacked against you. It's what makes you push yourself to the limit, even when you're tired and all you want to do is give up. For some, this hunger is easy to satisfy. They find a career they love and everything comes easy. But for most of us, it's not so simple. We face setbacks and obstacles at every turn. We're constantly tested by life, by others, by our own doubts and fears.
Ashneer describes in the book's introductory chapters how his upbringing was nothing short of difficult, how his grandparents felt the effects of Partition, and how his family toiled arduously to create success from nothing. Ashneer had his fair share of challenges in life, but he still made the decision to rise like a phoenix and prevail in it. Whether it was obstacles he faced at IIT and IIM, suffered betrayal by his own co-founders at BharatPe. He felt lost and insecure after leaving his job at AmEx to join Grofers only to work at a derogatory low salary, and almost missed a near-death experience in 2008 Taj Attacks.
When things get tough and they will, because that's simply the nature of life, it's natural to lose sight of our goals. The obstacles in our way seem insurmountable, and we wonder how we'll ever make it to the other side. It's during these tough times that it's essential to shift your perspective. Instead of looking at your current situation, start thinking about how you'll feel once you've overcome it. Picture yourself on the other side of whatever you're struggling with, and let that motivate you to keep going.
Yes, it's easy to give up when things get tough. But it's those who keep pushing forward in the face of adversity who eventually reach their goals.
Lesson 2. Success Comes With a Grueling Price Tag: Are You Ready?
Success is a beautiful thing. But often, it's only beautiful after the grueling journey that comes with it. Are you ready to
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Famous quotes from Doglapan
- It was an inside joke among my IIM batchmates that if you stayed in an organization long enough to earn gratuity, you were either unemployable elsewhere or you had mentally retired. -Ashneer Grover
- If you choose to work with your spouse, there should be no hesitation in designating them as co-founders as well as giving them a seat on the board. -Ashneer Grover
- You need to be absolutely unapologetic about working with family. -Ashneer Grover
- It is important to remember that the investor is just another vendor. -Ashneer Grover
- To my mind, the concept of a related-party transaction in India is totally irrelevant. -Ashneer Grover
- Put yourself first, always. Liquidate your stock at every secondary sale opportunity. -Ashneer Grover
- In the start-up chronology of things, Deepinder (Goyal) had founded Zomato, from where Albinder (Dhindsa) had branched off and founded Grofers, and then I had left Grofers to start BharatPe. In terms of start-up lineage, therefore, Deepinder is the grandfather, while I am his grandson. -Ashneer Grover
- You need to remember that you don’t need loyalty in good times – opportunity does the task. Loyalty is tested and needed in bad times. To expect loyalty from your employees or investors in bad times is to set yourself up for heartbreak. -Ashneer Grover
- In bad times, the only people you fill find standing beside you will be your family. You cannot even rely on your friends of twenty years – they may go completely silent on you. -Ashneer Grover
- Rajnish (Rajnish Kumar, former SBI chairman) was my fourth hiring mistake — the other three being Suhail Sameer (CEO), Jasneet (CHRO) and Sumeet Singh (GC). -Ashneer Grover
- I wrote to Sequoia that they should call off the dogs. This peeved Shailendra (Singh), who, in turn, called Micky Malka (Ribbit Capital), to tell him that I was becoming too big for my boots. -Ashneer Grover
- Bank ek Jagannath ka rath hai; sab employees haath laga kar khade hai, chala kaun raha hai pata nahi. -Ashneer Grover
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- Lesson 1. Unstoppable Drive to Reach Your Goals Despite Life's Obstacles
- Lesson 2. Success Comes With a Grueling Price Tag: Are You Ready?
- Lesson 3. Know What You Want: Achieving Clarity and Purpose in Life
- Lesson 4. Show, Don’t tell - Let your work speak for itself
- Lesson 5. Navigating Change With a Solution-Oriented Mindset
- Lesson 6. Don't Miss Out on Opportunities: How to Unlock Value Everywhere
- Lesson 7. Life is a series of peaks and valleys. Don't let the valleys bring you down.
- Lesson 8. You can't let fear stop you from going after what you want.
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In the summary of Doglapan book, there are 8 key lessons. These lessons include:
- Lesson 1. Unstoppable Drive to Reach Your Goals Despite Life's Obstacles
- Lesson 2. Success Comes With a Grueling Price Tag: Are You Ready?
- Lesson 3. Know What You Want: Achieving Clarity and Purpose in Life
- Lesson 4. Show, Don’t tell - Let your work speak for itself
- Lesson 5. Navigating Change With a Solution-Oriented Mindset
- Lesson 6. Don't Miss Out on Opportunities: How to Unlock Value Everywhere
- Lesson 7. Life is a series of peaks and valleys. Don't let the valleys bring you down.
- Lesson 8. You can't let fear stop you from going after what you want.