"We're all going to die, so there's no need to take life too seriously." Declaring this in a captivating talk, Nikhil Kamath, the co-founder of Zerodha, addressed a crowd of budding entrepreneurs. Inspiring his audience, Kamath advised against fearing risk, assuring that the finality of life means we should embrace our ventures without letting small setbacks hinder us.
After dropping out of school, he embarked on his own entrepreneurial journey. Overcoming myriad challenges, he now stands among India's wealthiest, proudly listed as a billionaire. Sharing his hard-earned wisdom, Kamath recounted the various obstacles he faced on his road to success.
Enjoy life even more
Nikhil Kamath advised the young entrepreneurs, "Whenever I have let a minor incident affect me more than it should, I now follow a mantra in life..." He continued, stating that whether you don't perform well in an exam, feel envious of a school or college companion, or if your crush doesn't reciprocate your feelings, do not take life overly seriously; instead, strive to enjoy it further.
I used to fear everything: Nikhil Kamath
Kamath, whose assets tally up to 3 billion dollars, shared a compelling video on social media platform X. He spoke about enjoying life despite its challenges. In his post, he reflected on his hatred for school as a child, his fear of teachers, and of everything around him. Kamath advised against becoming someone who lives by permanence, asserting that the time spent worrying about where the world is heading is time already wasted.
Kamath recently launched WTFund
It is notable that Kamath recently introduced the WTFund, a funding mechanism for young entrepreneurs under the age of 25. The fund supports those young venture founders who possess the potential to bring significant revolution in their field. According to the firm, WTFund provides a developmental stage for the youth and offers a unique opportunity.
