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In this video, business journalist Tamal Bandyopadhyay, a founding member of Mint, a columnist for the Business Standard. He has also worked with Financial Express & Economic Times. He is a prolific author as well. He tells us the story of his three-decade-long career.
(This is Part 1 of the video series featuring Tamal Bandyopadhyay)
Summary of the video
Tamal tells us about his career spanning 3 decades and the challenges he faced at the beginning of this video. He tells us about interning at the Times of India and choosing journalism because no other option was open to him. He shares his experiences in the world of banking and finance and just why he chose business as his go-to subject. He shares how he was ignorant about finance and learnt all that he has on the job.
He tells us about the various jobs he’s held. And the different kinds of work he has contributed to. He shares the story of writing his first book. Further, he tells us about the mindset needed for a successful life and career.
If you’re curious about offbeat careers even after b-school, and how to make your own path, this video is a must-watch for you.
Key Takeaways
1. You need to enjoy what you’re doing, otherwise, it’s not worth it.
2. Common sense and curiosity play an important role in learning new skills.
3. When you can explain concepts to a standard 8 student and your grandma with ease, you’ve learnt well!
4. Case studies are more impressive as stories.
5. Seeing the larger perspective helps you understand how different systems are connected.
