The friend who called about starting a business

Few days ago, one of my college friends, who is working in a company (currently working in a foreign country (onsite project)) called me on Skype. While discussing the usual mundane stuff, we started talking about businesses. I knew that he has no any plan of a startup and is quite happy with his current job. We discussed about his company, business growth and why we should start a business. I was an idiot.

Then, I switched the subject knowing that he has no intention to start a new business.

Lesson learnt: Never discuss startup or business related things with company employees. They will hate it and will consider as if you’re not respecting their job.

One day, I casually pinged one of my friends. After discussing a few things, I asked her whether she knew about another mutual friend of ours resignation from her company. I had had a crush on that girl who resigned from her job. And the girl whom with I was chatting knew this fact. She then started accusing me of still liking that girl and started making various assumptions. I tried my best to convince her that my focus is different since the last 3 years and I have long since passed that phase but she didn’t relent.

Finally, I gave up and agreed with what she was saying because I didn’t want to waste our time on that subject.

Lesson learnt: Never start a topic (or discuss) with someone about your past relationships, crush, girlfriend etc. You will waste yours as well as the other person’s time.

TL;DR

You need to learn when to, what to and where to talk!

1. Never discuss entrepreneurship with employees if you know they love their job and have no intention of switching. They will consider as if you’re not respecting their job.

2. Never discuss your past relationships if you want to move on!

3. Don’t be an idiot!

“Sometimes you have to lose to win’”.