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Forbes
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Building Creative Ideas That Move People: Lessons Learned From Surfing
Adam Taylor is the Founder and CEO of Splendor , a 25+ year creative agency - building bold brands and solutions across B2B industries. getty Once in a great while, you have a moment when the noise of the world fades and everything goes quiet. For me, it happens in the ocean, and it's about as close to perfection as I have ever experienced. I've been surfing for more than 40 years. It's part balance, part meditation, part movement and 100% mental. It can be a complete reset. There's humility in it—and clarity. Surfing isn't about control. It's about learning to understand, to respect and to respond. It took me years to realize that same dynamic shows up in my work. In the agency world, great creative isn't about forcing ideas. It's about knowing when to pull back and consider, and when to fearlessly charge with everything you've got. The ocean has taught me a lot about building teams, working with clients and producing the kind of creative work that moves people. I think other agency professionals can apply these lessons, too. You Have To Read The Situation You can rush into the lineup unprepared. I have—many times. But I recommend studying the conditions first—the tide, the wind, the angle. Don't guess. Read. The same approach applies to clients. Don't try to force strategy or creative. Observe. Watch. Listen for what's not being said. Make sure you understand the internal dynamics. Real insight comes from studying what's happening beneath the surface. You paddle. You're up on your feet. You're not thinking. You're just flowing, and everything else disappears. This is the surfing flow state. That's the state creative professionals chase too—not just completing tasks, but creating magic. You can't schedule that. But you can create the conditions that allow it. That takes presence. It takes trust. And it takes space to move without second-guessing every decision. Surfing Plus Creativity Equals Legendary Connection Throughout my life, I've crossed paths with countless creatives, artists and musicians, many of whom were also surfers. One of my biggest idols and inspirations is David Carson, a legendary graphic artist who's also a lifelong surfer. Carson's leadership is rooted in a personal, natural vision, but he drives and continues to sculpt this direction with some of the most successful creative teams of all time. And surfing is a natural expression of what drives that success. Going with the flow, adaptability and an eye on the horizon: All of these factors can propel work in the creative field. You Must Leave Your Ego On The Beach The ocean doesn't care how good you think you are. If your timing's off, you'll pay for it. It's the same with creative work: Ego doesn't help. Listening does. I've found that strong leadership isn't about pushing harder. It's about knowing when to direct—and when to step back and let the right idea take shape. When You Wipe Out, You Have To Paddle Back Out You fall off your board. You reset. You go again. Similarly, not every pitch lands. Not every idea works. But the best teams recover fast. They learn, adjust and get back in position. Failure isn't the problem. Staying down is. Learn From The Ocean The creative process, like the ocean, has its own rhythm. You can't control it, but you can respond and flow with it—if you're paying attention. Take these lessons from the water and apply them to your work: Be patient, stay aware, and move with purpose. Forbes Agency Council is an invitation-only community for executives in successful public relations, media strategy, creative and advertising agencies. Do I qualify?
New Indian Express
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Rooftop gaming: Delhi's board gamers find their haven at Got Board in Paschim Vihar
Under fairy lights and fronds of tropical plants, players lean over boards filled with tokens, maps, and colour-coded coins. This is Got Board, a rooftop in Ankit Pal's Paschim Vihar residence, where the 35-year-old has transformed his terrace into a board-gaming sanctuary. Every weekend, strangers and friends gather to roll dice, build cities, form alliances, and huff their way to victory — beating Delhi's sweltering summer under a canopy of greenery and gentle rooftop breezes. With over 400 modern board games in his possession, Pal considers Got Board as a game library open to enthusiasts across the city. His collection includes beginner-friendly titles like Azul and Splendor, party games like Where's My Hat and Flip 7, mechanised Eurogames like CATAN, and Clans of Caledonia and games by Indian designers such as Tess. He hosts three weekend slots, each five hours, for a modest `200. For him, it's not a business but a space to nurture hobbies and build a community of serious board gamers. 'Here you learn the games we'll play — and if you want to try something specific, we can learn together,' he says. 'You have the option to explore the hobby on your own.' Pal's journey began as a child with Business and Ludo. In 2010, a college friend introduced him to the world of board gaming with Saboteur, a hidden-identity game of miners and saboteurs. 'We played aggressively. Six times a day, for two hours,' he laughs. In the past three years alone, he's added nearly 300 games — collecting as many as 100 titles' worth every year.
Hindustan Times
09-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Three teens held for chain-snatching to fund Kashi pilgrimage trip
Short on funds for a planned pilgrimage to Kashi, three friends from Chinhat area in Lucknow turned to crime to finance their trip. According to police, the trio executed two chain-snatching incidents in different parts of the city, one of which left a woman injured. The three accused, Deepak Soni (19), Lucky Kashyap (19), and Sumit Kashyap (18) were arrested on Sunday, said DCP (East) Shashank Singh during a press briefing on Monday. 'Chain-snatching incidents were reported from Gomti Nagar and Vikasnagar. A joint team of Gomti Nagar Police and the East Zone Surveillance/Crime Team recovered three pieces of gold chain, ₹6,000 in cash, and the black Splendor motorcycle (registration no. UP32PW2426) used in the crime,' said the DCP. During interrogation, the accused confessed to the two snatching incidents one on June 6 near Sahara Plaza, Patrakarpuram, and another on May 30 outside CMS School in the Vikasnagar area. The gold chain from the Gomti Nagar incident was reportedly cut into three pieces and divided among them. 'They planned to sell the stolen jewellery and use the money for a trip to Varanasi, where they intended to visit temples in the Manduadih area and stay for a few days,' added Singh. The case began unravelling when Manju Shrivastava filed a complaint on June 6 after being targeted by the trio near Sahara Plaza Gate No. 1 in Gomti Nagar. Following the FIR, a special team was formed to track down the accused. On June 9, while conducting vehicle checks near Gwari crossing, the police intercepted a black motorcycle. When the riders tried to flee, they were chased and apprehended under the Gwari flyover. According to ADCP, North, Pankaj Singh, background checks revealed that Lucky Kashyap has a previous case under the Arms Act registered at Chinhat, while Sumit Kashyap has a prior case under Sections 363 and 366 of the IPC at Fatehpur police station in Barabanki. Police said further criminal history checks are underway.
Indian Express
07-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Knowing when to sell a stock: Key signals investors shouldn't ignore (Part 2)
Among investment decisions, knowing when to sell a stock is often the most challenging. If you've read Part 1 of this story, you already know that selling isn't just about booking profits, rather, it's about protecting capital. We previously discussed what to do when a stock becomes too expensive, when business momentum slows, and when governance red flags begin to emerge. But sometimes, the risk lies outside the company. Sometimes, even the best-run businesses can become bad bets if their industry is in decline or if you hold on too long without re-evaluating. In this second part, we look beyond the balance sheet and ask: Is the company still playing a winnable game? And if not, is it time to let go? 1. When the industry changes: Don't let a good business turn into a bad investment Sometimes, the problem isn't with the company. The business might be well-run and the balance sheet clean, but if the entire industry is heading in the wrong direction, even great businesses can lose relevance. Think of this as the 'Blockbuster vs Netflix' problem. Only in our case, it's Kodak vs smartphones, or Hindustan Motors vs Maruti. Let's look at how this plays out in India. Dish TV and the Fall of DTH In the 2000s, Dish TV was a disruptor. Millions of Indians were moving from cable to satellite TV. The stock multiplied between 2007 and 2010, riding the wave of digital adoption. But by 2015, another wave was quietly building that was streaming. YouTube, Hotstar, Netflix, Amazon Prime; all started eating into traditional DTH. Dish TV didn't pivot. Revenues flattened, subscribers dropped, and the company turned loss-making by FY20. The stock fell from Rs 110 in 2010 to around Rs 15 by 2023. A long, painful fade, not a sudden crash. Another example is Hero MotoCorp. India's undisputed two-wheeler king: strong brand, rural reach, bulletproof finances. But while competitors like Ather, Ola Electric, and TVS moved aggressively into electric scooters, Hero remained slow and cautious. Hero's legacy ICE models (Splendor, Passion) still sell, but the long-term question remains: can Hero lead the EV transition? The market has noticed: Infrastructure and power companies in the post-2008 era Remember GVK Power, GMR Infra, or Lanco Infratech? They were darlings of the infrastructure boom from 2005 to 2009. But post-global financial crisis, the debt cycle turned vicious. Regulatory hurdles, stuck projects, and land acquisition delays choked growth. By the time promoters tried to pivot or restructure, it was too late. Today, many of these companies are either penny stocks or delisted. Investors who didn't exit early kept holding out in the hope and lost everything. So how do you identify a dying or disrupted sector? Low innovation and flat revenue across top players: If the entire sector isn't growing, there's no tide to lift any boats. New entrants grabbing market share with better tech or models: Think of fintechs eating into NBFCs, or startups challenging legacy media. Heavy government regulation or policy shocks: Sectors like telecom and infra are especially vulnerable. One spectrum pricing policy or land bill can derail years of planning. Global trends moving in a different direction: For example, the shift away from fossil fuels is affecting traditional oil refiners and coal-based utilities. The mindset shift? Markets evolve. Technology leapfrogs. Policies change. Consumer habits shift. If you're holding a stock in a sector that's going downhill, ask yourself: Is the company fighting the tide or riding it? 2. The 'hold forever' myth: Even great companies can lose their edge We've all heard it: 'Buy good companies and hold forever.' Sounds elegant. Feels wise. But here's the truth: in real-world investing, 'forever' is a dangerous word. Because businesses evolve. So do industries, leadership, regulations, and consumer behavior. And if you don't reassess your holdings regularly, time can erode even the strongest fundamentals. Let's go back a few decades. Hindustan Motors: From market leader to market exit At one point, Hindustan Motors was India's largest carmaker. The Ambassador was a symbol of power, comfort, and status used by government officials, bureaucrats, and taxi fleets. But then Maruti Suzuki entered the market. It brought Japanese reliability, fuel efficiency, and aggressive pricing. Hindustan Motors didn't adapt, and by 2014, it shut down its Uttarpara plant. From a position of dominance, it disappeared. Investors who bought in the 1990s and held out of nostalgia or blind belief watched their capital evaporate. Original Sensex members: Only 7 out of 30 survived When the BSE Sensex was launched in 1986, it had 30 companies. Today, only 7 of those 30 remain in the index. Companies like Ballarpur Industries, Premier Automobiles, Mukand Iron, and Scindia Steamships — all were once blue-chip. Now? Either defunct, delisted, or barely trading. If you had invested Rs 10,000 in the 'wrong half' of that original Sensex and held on blindly, you'd be left with scraps or nothing. Global example: IBM, Xerox, Kodak Zooming out, the same lesson applies globally: The problem wasn't incompetence. It was inertia and the inability to change fast enough. So, what should retail investors learn? Don't confuse a good company with a permanent investment. Even industry leaders lose steam if they don't innovate or adapt. Always watch for product stagnation, competitive pressure, or market shifts. Review your holdings at least once a year. Ask yourself: 'If I didn't already own this stock, would I buy it today?' If the answer is no, maybe it's time to sell. Cut emotional attachment. Just because a stock made you money in the past doesn't mean it owes you more in the future. Track management, strategy, and capital allocation. A change in leadership or reckless expansion can erode years of compounding in just a few quarters. The bottom line? Yes, long-term investing works. But blind holding doesn't. Holding forever only works for businesses that earn the right to be held year after year. Conclusion: The quiet skill that builds long-term wealth Selling is rarely as satisfying as buying. There's no celebration when you book profits. No praise for cutting a loss early. But the truth is that's where the real discipline lies. Because wealth isn't just built by riding winners. It's built by avoiding traps, exiting when the story changes, and not letting loyalty get in the way of logic. You don't need to get every stock right. But when you do see the signs, have the courage to exit. Because in investing, the ability to let go is just as powerful as the ability to hold on. Note: This article relies on data from the annual report and industry reports. We have used our assumptions for forecasting. Parth Parikh has over a decade of experience in finance and research and currently heads the growth and content vertical at Finsire. He holds an FRM Charter along with an MBA in Finance from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies. Disclosure: The writer and his dependents do not hold the stocks discussed in this article. The website managers, its employee(s), and contributors/writers/authors of articles have or may have an outstanding buy or sell position or holding in the securities, options on securities or other related investments of issuers and/or companies discussed therein. The content of the articles and the interpretation of data are solely the personal views of the contributors/ writers/authors. Investors must make their own investment decisions based on their specific objectives, resources and only after consulting such independent advisors as may be necessary.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Carnival Cruise Ship Rescues Four People Lost at Sea
Few things are as downright terrifying as the idea of getting lost at sea. Unfortunately for a small group aboard a catamaran sailing in the Pacific, this nightmarish scenario ultimately came to pass, leaving them stranded in the middle of the world's largest ocean. Luckily, help soon arrived in the form of a Carnival Cruise ship sailing the seven seas, who quickly answered a distress signal and rescued the stranded passengers in the middle of their scheduled cruise from Australia. According to ABC News, two couples and their three dogs were venturing through the South Pacific when their catamaran was disabled as a result of inclement weather. "We were stuck in an interesting position," one of the rescued passengers said. "We got demasted, lost our engines, and after we got demasted, it was stuck under the boat, and it was hitting it on every big wave." Heeding a distress call from the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Nouméa, Carnival's Concordia-class ship, CarnivalSplendor, promptly set out to search for the drifting catamaran, embarking on a five-hour journey from the south of New Caledonia. Fortunately, the Splendor was able to reach the passengers before it was too late, inviting them onboard the luxury cruise ship before conditions on the open ocean grew even more perilous. "Luckily, Carnival, the captain here was an absolute legend came and he saved the day, and now the doggies get their first cruise," the catamaran passenger humorously added. The rescue comes less than a week after another Carnival cruise ship, the CarnivalParadise, picked up five men floating on a makeshift raft off the southern coast of Cuba. According to ABC, the 3,300-passenger ship will continue to operate under its pre-existing cruise schedule, making stops at Mystery Island and Noumea and eventually returning to Sydney on Tuesday. Carnival Cruise Ship Rescues Four People Lost at Sea first appeared on Parade on May 28, 2025
