SquishyQuokka
SquishyQuokka

Exactly 1 year ago, I joined Grapevine. Some thoughts and musings.

Last week, I was wondering how long has it been for me since I joined Grapevine. Scrolling through OTPs, I realized that the first time I "may" have joined the app is exactly one year ago since today.

It has been a hell of a ride. I have had insane conversations with some of the best minds in this country. It also made me appreciate how the same people who will be discussing Finance in one post also end up talking about Nietzsche in another post.

I have always felt that we all have great stories to share in our lives. Grapevine has always been a place where smart people in this country have contributed to the collective knowledge here.

Lastly, there are always a ton of gloomy folks around you, they are doomsayers. That is always because people in general are more optimistic about their future and that remains a mainstream emotion. Which means that the cost of being wrong is low and the praise for being right is high when you are negative all the time as it is a contrarian take.

But let me tell you the most important thing, India is becoming big. No matter what may come our way. People will crib about things as they should, but don't let that deter you from building in India and staying in India. There is a ton of money to be made and you should aim to be on the right side of history.

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PerkyWalrus
PerkyWalrus
CARS2416mo

Ek AMA session hona chahiye @salt ke saath

Congratulations, by the way 🥳

SwirlyTaco
SwirlyTaco

This is an excellent idea. @salt

SquishyQuokka
SquishyQuokka
Gojek16mo

Thanks @Rhombus Really appreciate it.

SillyDonut
SillyDonut
TCS16mo

Long time salt!

Am I missing some context here?

Like any reference for this post, something happened??

SquishyQuokka
SquishyQuokka
Gojek16mo

Not really. I have been talking to a ton of people and it appears that the rift between those who believe in India and those who don't has widened.

Some people are too gloomy while a minority is exuberant about what is about to come for this country.

I am just calling out the fact that whatever may come our way, as a country we are poised for greatness this century. Your grandchildren will read about this in the history books and wonder what their grandparents were doing at that time.

So this is just a call out to the non-believers. Because it is easy to be a naysayer in a world full of naysayers but optimists change the world.

TwirlyPenguin
TwirlyPenguin

I open the app for professional updates but just see too much of hate / self loathe towards India - current, past and future. People fail to see at the brink of what we stand today :) few decades late but at the gates finally

PeppyNarwhal
PeppyNarwhal
Swiggy16mo

Everyone has a story to tell. All you need is a platform and some courage to share your thoughts. Grapevine does the first part perfectly well! :)

Congratulations on your first year! Many more to come. :)

SquishyQuokka
SquishyQuokka
Gojek16mo

Wow that is so true that it’s quite unreal. Grapevine is actually super helpful

PeppyNarwhal
PeppyNarwhal
Swiggy16mo

Exactly! It gives voice to the unheard. 🙌

PeppyNugget
PeppyNugget
Nike16mo

25% of GV ESOPS vested as you embark on your anniversary!

Jokes apart, Congratulations @salt 🥂

SquishyQuokka
SquishyQuokka
Gojek16mo

I wish I had GV ESOPs lmao. Thank you so much.

PeppyNugget
PeppyNugget
Nike16mo

Haha … that would have been great.
However, as long as I have been in GV, I have noticed that your comments feel like “namak” (exactly what GV community call you) because they aren’t necessarily BS and add something to the post (just like salt enhances the taste)…

Much appreciated Man!!

ZestyQuokka
ZestyQuokka
Hinge16mo

Salt, you have been an asset to this platform! Congratulations 🎊 I see our conversation got you thinking 😅

SquishyQuokka
SquishyQuokka
Gojek16mo

Hahahaha yes yes

PrancingBurrito
PrancingBurrito

Congrats on your 1 year bro 🥳

The points on last paragraph is bang on, can literally feel s*** loads on prosperity happening all around.

The best time to create generational wealth in 🇮🇳 is now.

SquishyQuokka
SquishyQuokka
Gojek16mo

@Gems_Bond The pie is literally expanding and everyone stands to win. This is no longer the India which was a zero sum game, we have entered the positive sum game era now.

There is all to play for. The only thing stopping us is the effort.

PrancingBurrito
PrancingBurrito

True that ♥️

SqueakyCupcake
SqueakyCupcake

Congratulations on Grapersary! I’m also at 9 months…gotta work hard now. Haven’t achieved the hate level I had on mind. Wish me luck!

SquishyQuokka
SquishyQuokka
Gojek16mo

😩😤

SquishyQuokka
SquishyQuokka
Gojek16mo

That’s right. You go get that.

ZestyDonut
ZestyDonut

I look forward for your posts. Incase someday you plan to go off from the platform, update here. 😀

SquishyQuokka
SquishyQuokka
Gojek16mo

Hahahaah, I don’t think that I will tbh. I enjoy being here hahaha.

JumpyRaccoon
JumpyRaccoon

Congratulations on the grapeversary, @salt! 🎉

SquishyQuokka
SquishyQuokka
Gojek16mo

Thanks @BrisbaneBunny 😩❤️

FluffyNugget
FluffyNugget
Plivo16mo

Japan is betting a lot on India is what I read recently. And let’s say all the positive signs urge us to put more money in market to create that kind of wealth in future. But, past tells us that market is also vulnerable and we do not see positive signs in western world currently. And we already know how anything that happens in US creates impact in India within a short span or on a longer term. What I am saying is, Macroeconomics is tough to reason with. But as China had its moment to rise, India should surely have it too. I am worried though that if India does grow as predicted, it won’t be possible to live comfortably without ur salary or instruments grow with it.

SquishyQuokka
SquishyQuokka
Gojek16mo

That’s why you need to be on the right side of history.

Japan has been investing for well over last decade. Especially in SEZs and special economic corridors.

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