A Chat with Author, Entrepreneur and India's Goodwill Ambassador Bernard D'Sa
And that is the idea behind creating his own company, the Raindrops. Now, who is this guest? It's none other than Mr. Bernard D'Sa. And I extend a warm welcome to Mr. Bernard D'Sa in this cast. And I am extremely thankful that he has agreed to be my guest on Swellcast. So, Mr. Disa, to start off with, can our listeners know your journey as an author?
bernard dsa
@bernarddsa · 3:13
We didn't expect you to write something, we didn't expect you to be a writer. But then I think all these things, I mean, everyone is talented, but school, college and other process of a life makes us realize that who we are. And it explores ourselves
You. That's a very interesting journey. I want to comment one thing. You know, that the backbenches, the teachers have a very, very bad opinion about the backbenches. And even if you ask anybody, they will tell that, oh, people sitting in the backbenches are like they just want to do some naughtangi or some noise in the background. And it is the people, people sitting in the front who are attentive and who will go up in life
bernard dsa
@bernarddsa · 4:12
And by the time 2010 1112, we had authors like Chaitan Bhagat, we had authors like Amish Tripati, and these are the ones who are changing the way publishing worked. But I think that was a phase when it all changed. And then we had new publishers, right? So we had some printers who wanted to be publishers, who wanted to start their printing business to publishing. We had some big publishers who are not really interested in working with the young authors or the young writers
You. That's a great thing. Actually, I liked this idea of community where young aspiring writers can discuss with other like minded authors, understand their journeys, get tips for creating their work better and also like support in marketing and other things. Also if they have doubts after working. So I feel that having a community associated with the publishing platform is a great boon, especially for aspiring writers as I am also a self published author
bernard dsa
@bernarddsa · 2:34
What's the point of you going and working in Microsoft, in US, when Microsoft is coming to India? What's the point of you working in Tesla when Tesla itself is coming to India? So the opportunities are moving, but I think as a country, yes, and also think that the government right now is yes, trying to support and I think we need more support from the government. It's not about getting funds. Business is not about somebody giving you funds and saying, do it
And I feel like people should try to explore that option. And just as you said, we should try to ensure that world look up to us. Yes, already world is looking up to us. And this is the right time for youth to take hold of that time and create opportunities for themselves and also the next generation. Also a very nice take. And now let us go on to our next question
bernard dsa
@bernarddsa · 4:56
And people think just because they see one book of yours, you're famous, they think that okay. But this one book, which I have written now, has almost taken three years of my time. Every time you write something, you are not happy with it, you tear it down. You write something, you're not happy, you read, right? And then you know that once your book goes to the editing, there are some more pages to be edited
Not listening to the world, but your own inner voice and moving forward, going beyond just financial freedom and such things. Yeah, I think that's a very good message to the youth that you need to keep trying. Whether in social media, whether in whatever role you have to come up, when you follow the path of your heart, you have to keep trying. And not first time everyone becomes a success. So yeah, one day the opportunity will knock your door also if you keep trying
bernard dsa
@bernarddsa · 4:58
Well, meera. When you talk about spirituality and so see everyone who is on this earth right now, who has been brought and who has been put in over here, there's a reason why we are here, right? So what is the reason? Either the reason is that you create something. You build something or you follow a certain goal or you follow certain passion. Everyone has their our own journeys and everyone is trying to be and build something extraordinary or build something
When everyone is good, you are also good. That's how it is. Or the philosophy of the whole earth is one family. And that's it. So, yeah, it was nice talking to you. It was nice listening to your views as an author, your journey as an entrepreneur, and your love for your motherland and your philosophical thoughts. And I'm happy that today I had you as my guest and I'm sure our listeners would also have learned a lot from this