Philanthropy Is Not About Giving Money But

My Father Was A Civil Servant In Northern India Where I Was Born. As A Boy I Saw The Dire Effects Of Poverty And Illiteracy, Especially On Women And Children. It Often Seemed That The Only Thing Separating Me From Them Was Luck.

Humans Have Always Used Our Intelligence And Creativity To Improve Our Existence. After All, We Invented The Wheel, Discovered How To Make Fire, Invented The Printing Press And Found A Vaccine For Polio.

I Believe Our Legacy Will Be Defined By The Accomplishments And Fearless Nature By Which Our Daughters And Sons Take On The Global Challenges We Face. I Also Wonder If Perhaps The Most Lasting Expression Of One's Humility Lies In Our Ability To Foster And Mentor Our Children.

Great Entrepreneurs Focus Intensely On An Opportunity Where Others See Nothing. This Focus And Intensity Helps To Eliminate Wasted Effort And Distractions. Most Companies Die From Indigestion Rather Than Starvation, I.e. Companies Suffer From Doing Too Many Things At The Same Time Rather Than Doing Too Few Things Very Well.

As A Father, I Believe That Involving Children In Sports At A Young Age Is Generally, A Wise Proposition. I Believe That Healthy Competition Is... Well... Healthy; That Sporting Events Foster A Spirit Of Teamwork That Far Surpasses The Events Themselves; And That Active Participation Keeps Children Moving And Is Good For Their Self-esteem.