Baahubali: The Entrepreneur

No doubt Baahubali was one of the most epic movie made in Indian cinema, but it had more to it than just entertainment. As a matter of fact, there is always something more than entertainment in movies, but we choose to overlook. 

Here are the entrepreneurial lessons that Baahubali taught us:

# Entrepreneur never gives up

Baahubali tries to reach the peak of the mountain again and again and everytime he falls off a greater height, but he keeps on trying till he succeeds.

Job is like climbing the mountain, but entrepreneurship is like climbing the mountain with rocks falling from above. Giving up is not an entrepreneurial trait. Sometimes along with efforts, you need the right kind of motivation as well. 

# Entrepreneur is passionate

Baahubali shows a couple of instances of his passion like when he is trying to climb the mountain or when he accepts the task of rescuing Devsena to win over Avanthika after he is moved by the warriors passion of rescuing Devsena.


The major difference between an Entrepreneur and an employee is passion. It is the passion of the entrepreneur that drives his employee to work as hard as him. Passion is the catalyst in the process of achieving success.

# Entrepreneurship is about performance

Baahubali and Bhallaldeva both were competing in the race to the throne and the reason why Baahubali was chosen over Bhallaldeva was because of his performance and qualities.

Bill gates, Steve Jobs, Mark zuckerberg all are dropouts. The thing is that qualification can take you to the stairs, but your performance will help you climb them. Qualification doesn't guarantee success, performance does.

# Entrepreneurs innovate

During the war, Baahubali was depreived of sophisticated arms, ammunition and force, but he innovated new attacks with whatever resources he had.

Entrepreneurship is not about what wonders you can do with unlimited resources, but what you can do with lack of resources.

# Entrepreneurs are leaders, not boss

During the war, where Bhallaldeva kills his own people, Baahubali saves them. Also, while erecting the statue, Baahubali came forward to help his people even though he was on a different mission.

Entrepreneur always puts people before profit. An entrepreneur creates a family and work hand in hand with them to bring out the best in them. Richard Branson and Google are the best examples I can think of.

# There is always a way for an Entrepreneur

To save his mother from the pain of pouring water again and again on Shivling, Baahubali lifts the Shivling and places it under the waterfall for an incessant supply of water.

Entrepreneurs always try to find new, simple and easier ways to do things. They don't do different things, they do things differently. An entrepreneur won't turn away because of a blockade, he will change his way. 

# Loyalty pays

When Kattappa defeats Aslam Khan, the arms dealer, he politely turns down the invitation of lunch with him as it was against his stature. In return, Aslam Khan promises to help Kattappa whenever he needs him.

Staying loyal and honest to your work, to your people and to your intentions, will reap great benefits for you in the future.

Jai Mahishmati. :-)