A Japanese entrepreneur named Naotaka Nishiyama moved to India a year ago and shared a touching note about how this year has changed him and what he learned from living there. He posted on LinkedIn that when he first arrived in India, he had “just a suitcase—and a dream.” When he stepped out of the airport, he felt like he was in a “completely new world.” However, as time went on, he built his confidence and became part of the local community.
Naotaka expressed that India taught him important lessons like:
– The power to keep going even when things are complicated.
– The mindset to accept unexpected situations.
– How to earn trust in a diverse environment.
He mentioned that something inside him changed this year. Instead of focusing on “challenging himself in a stable way,” he learned to “create value in a time of change.”
How did people on social media react?
Many people shared their thoughts in the comments. One person said, “Great writing! I agree with what the author is sharing. It feels nice to read positive reviews from someone from another country.” Another person remarked, “Such a beautiful message about India! Good luck with your future plans!” A third comment said, “I relate deeply to this. I learned so much during my time in Chicago, like listening more and accepting others for who they are.” Another comment highlighted how the post and its replies taught lessons on learning, adapting, and appreciating diversity.
About Naotaka Nishiyama:
Naotaka studied business at Kwansei Gakuin University in Japan and later went to Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. He started his first business in 2005 and worked for Suntory Holdings Limited and Deloitte for several years. In 2019, he launched Talendy Holdings, a platform that uses AI for human resources.
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