It was March 2020 when I started writing a book about my eventful career journey and the philosophy I chose to apply as I made decisions along my professional pathway. It was the early days of the pandemic, and my wife and I were staying at a friend’s beautiful farmhouse in Lonavala – a quaint …
I love writing. It is my meditation. It is my escape from the external world and path into my internal one. It is the medium by which I process my thoughts, experiences, aspirations and dreams. It is how I can authentically express my appreciation, gratitude and love for others exactly as it is written on …
One of my favorite quotes is, “There is no such thing as original thought, there is only original action.” I have expressed this statement several times over the past two decades and still do not have any idea who originally said this. Even after multiple online searches, the closest thing I could find was this …
I fondly remember my maiden trip to India back in 2006. I arrived in Delhi from New York City and spent three weeks backpacking – partly alone and partly with my best friend Phil, who joined me from Sydney halfway through my ‘holiday.’ I ventured through Delhi, Baroda, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Mt. Abu, Udaipur, Jaisalmer and …
Thought I would share a few thoughts around purpose for those looking to work within the sports industry. As you embark on a career in sports management, you may be drawn to the excitement, glamour, and prestige of working in the sports industry. However, to truly succeed and find fulfilment in this field, it is …
Several years ago, in 2014, I attended my first-ever Literature festival (‘Lit Fest’). It was the renowned Jaipur Literature Festival, and it was overwhelming and exhilarating. Thousands of people spread out across a massive garden venue, imbibing knowledge, networking, flirting, drinking, eating or furiously running to catch a session before it ends. It felt a …
Time flies. It feels like just yesterday Gaurav Modwel and I were standing in the lobby of the St. Regis Hotel in Mumbai, talking about how sports management education in the country needs a drastic improvement. That was February 2017. It is now November 2022, and we have not only successfully established India’s first industry-designed …
Action = The Necessary Ingredient in the Creation of Anything Worthwhile Read More »
I will speak much more on this in a future post, but for now, I am thrilled to share that I have written a book on football in India, and Om Books International has published it! The book, Awakening the Blue Tigers, is available on Amazon and in bookstores across India. It was a year-long …
I am blessed. It is truly a privilege to have the opportunity to work in a field that is an extension of my core self. That is exactly what sports management education is for me. An extension of who I am and how I want to contribute to the world. Creating programs, platforms and partnerships …
GISB – PREMIER LEAGUE STUDY TRIP TO THE UNITED KINGDOM: HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY LEARNINGS Read More »
To my loyal readers: let me express my sincere apologies for disappearing for a while. My last post was in December of 2021, which makes this, I believe, the longest gap between posts since I started this blog in early 2010. Since December 2021, I have experienced several positive shifts in my personal and professional …
I ALWAYS KNEW I WOULD BECOME A COACH SOMEDAY…JUST A DIFFERENT TYPE OF COACH Read More »
