The Veteran Entrepreneur: How Military Discipline Fuels Business Innovation
Most people connect innovation and entrepreneurship to creativity and bold risks, but discipline is often one neglected component in the recipe for success. It is not merely a practice; it is a lifestyle for veteran entrepreneurs like Anish Anthony -ex-Kargil war veteran, an Indian Air Force helicopter pilot, and instructor-turned entrepreneur. His journey alone speaks volumes that discipline from the military can bring innovation into his company and help drive his business toward success. Battlefield to Boardroom. In reality, the military trains people to become very different from other people and imprints unusual qualities such as concentration, adaptability, resilience, and unquestionable commitment to goals. These four qualities not only teach the participant to survive in a high-stress environment such as a battlefield but also have practical implications in a dynamic world like that of business. The transition of Anish Anthony from military life to entrepreneurship is a...