UdyamGita

True entrepreneurs hardly consider external validation as a criterion for success. They understand that everything has dualities and keeps changing from time to time, and therefore one should not get affected by these dualities. Change is the only constant. So they accept change, adapt to change, learn from it, tweak themselves if necessary, and equip themselves to handle it. These changes are then seen as a break from routine business and as tools to remove monotony. They are also viewed as ways to strengthen oneself, which in turn strengthens the organization.

They do not differentiate, discriminate, or see evil in others. They understand that everyone plays a role in making the entrepreneur stronger. Since every action has both positive and negative outcomes, the true entrepreneur focuses on the positives and acknowledges the contribution of everyone equally. As he does not spend time or mental bandwidth on negative sentiments, he remains fully focused on the goals at hand and seeks support from people and systems around him. Because of this positive attitude, people are attracted to his vision, inspired to give their best, and become part of a larger purpose.

Krishna now describes the inner state of a mature yogi—one who has mastered the mind and senses. Such a person rises above dualities: pleasure and pain, heat and cold, praise and criticism. Anchored in wisdom and discernment, the yogi remains steady, impartial, and deeply composed.

This yogic maturity expresses itself not only internally, but also externally—in how one relates to people. Friend or foe, ally or adversary, virtuous or flawed—the yogi views all with an equal and balanced intellect. This evenness is what distinguishes an evolved human being.

Business Insight

True entrepreneurs do not use external validation as the primary measure of success. Applause and criticism, market highs and lows, recognition and rejection—all are understood as temporary states, not permanent truths.

They recognize a fundamental law of business and life:

everything operates in dualities, and everything keeps changing.

Instead of resisting change, they:

• Accept it
• Adapt to it
• Learn from it
• Upgrade themselves and their systems accordingly

Change then stops being a disruption and becomes a break from monotony—a tool for renewal. Each challenge strengthens the entrepreneur internally, and that inner strength naturally reflects in a stronger organization.

Such founders do not see chaos as a threat; they see it as a training ground.

Leadership Lesson

A mature entrepreneur does not waste mental energy on blame, discrimination, or labeling people as “good” or “bad.” They understand that every interaction—pleasant or painful—contributes to growth.

People may:

• Support wholeheartedly
• Oppose openly
• Act neutrally
• Make mistakes
• Even cause setbacks

Yet the evolved entrepreneur looks beyond intent and focuses on learning and forward movement.

By choosing not to dwell on negativity:

• Emotional bandwidth is conserved
• Focus remains on the goal
• Collaboration becomes natural
• Support flows from unexpected places

This impartial and positive outlook creates a magnetic effect. People feel respected, safe, and inspired. They voluntarily align with the vision and offer their best—not out of fear or obligation, but out of belief.

Key Takeaways

• Entrepreneurial excellence requires emotional equanimity
• External praise or criticism should never define success
• Change is not disruption—it is refinement
• Challenges strengthen the founder, and thereby the organization
• Impartiality toward people preserves focus and energy
• Avoiding negativity frees bandwidth for execution
• Balanced leaders naturally attract trust, talent, and commitment