What did 1 year in India teach this Japanese? CEO who relocated lists three lessons
Naotaka Nishiyama landed in Bengaluru a year ago to start his new life in India. Now, he has shared how his decision to relocate changed him.
A Japanese entrepreneur who relocated to India a year ago has shared a heartfelt note reflecting on how the past year has transformed him and the valuable lessons he has learned from the country. In his share, he also revealed how people usually react when he tells them he relocated to Bengaluru to run his business.
Naotaka Nishiyama wrote on LinkedIn that he landed in India with “just a suitcase—and a dream.” When he exited the airport, he was in a “completely new world.” However, eventually, he found his place in society as his “confidence and commitment grew a little stronger.”
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He then added that India has taught him “The power to move forward in complexity,” “The mindset to embrace unpredictability,” and “How to build trust in diversity,”
“Something inside me has definitely shifted this year. Instead of ‘challenging myself within stability’, I’ve learned to ‘create value within change’,” he continued.
How did social media react?
An individual posted, “Well written. Having lived in Japan for some time, I very much agree with what the author is trying to put forward. Also, it feels nice to read such a review from a foreigner.” Another added, “Beautiful articulation about the power of India!! Well said and to the point. Good luck with your endeavours!”
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A third remarked, “Resonate so deeply with this. I spent two years in Chicago, and my brain chemistry altered for the better. I learnt to listen better, to look with fresh eyes at even the plants around me, and most importantly, to accept myself and the people around me for who they are instead of trying to fit them into the boxes of definitions that I was aware of.” A fourth wrote, “Wow, this post with all the following comments is a dose of some learnings on learning, unlearning, and adapting to newer challenging surroundings. We will only enjoy what we do when we stop complaining, see the beauty of diversity, and learn to apply it for a greater purpose.”
About Naotaka Nishiyama:
According to his LinkedIn bio, Naotaka Nishiyama completed his BCom from Kwansei Gakuin University in Japan and then continued his education at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.
He founded his first company in 2005. For the next five years, he worked in different roles at Suntory Holdings Limited and continued his professional journey with Deloitte for another five years. Finally, in 2019, he founded Talendy Holdings, an AI-based HR platform.
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