Introduction When you join a new company, someone will probably tell you, “Don’t worry. Just take some time to settle in.” It sounds like good advice. After all, starting a new job can be overwhelming. There are new people, processes, systems, expectations, and ways of working. Naturally, you need time to understand your surroundings. But there is a problem with the “settle in” mindset. If you spend your first few months simply waiting to feel comfortable, you may lose the most valuable period of your transition. Your first 90 days are not just a period for settling in. They are a period for learning, building relationships, creating credibility, and understanding how you can make an impact. Why “Just Settle In” Can Hold You Back When people are told to settle in, they often become passive. They attend meetings, complete assigned tasks, observe what others are doing, and wait for someone to tell them what they should focus on. There is nothing wrong with observing. In ...
Introduction Karsanbhai Patel, the low profile founder of Nirma, started making detergent by mixing Soda Ash with other chemicals. He used to make detergent in the backyard of his house and sell at his own cycle. He directly challenged the veterans like Unilever and Proctor & Gamble by grabbing more than 60% market share. Story of Nirma & Karsanbhai Patel Karsanbhai Patel was a son of a small farmer and he worked as a lab technician at one of the Government Department of Mining and Geology in Gujarat. The job security and flexible working hours of a government sector allowed him to explore his passion for chemistry. He took up the challenge of making low-cost yet high-quality detergent powder. Don't forget to watch a best video on biography of Dr BR Ambedkar. At that time, Hindustan Unilever's Surf was the market leader and was considered as a luxury item, the cost of one KG of Surf was around Rs.13. He started his experiment by using Soda Ash to make a detergent and ...