Tamang to Sikkim’s Youth: Don’t Just Copy, Create Your Own Destiny

GANGTOK: In a stirring address on World Entrepreneurs Day 2025, Sikkim’s Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang urged the state’s youth to forge their own paths in business with courage, careful planning, and original thought. He delivered a powerful message against the ‘me-too’ mentality, warning that simply copying successful ventures leads to failure and widespread losses.

Speaking to an attentive audience in Gangtok, Tamang emphasised that while boldness is admirable, the true marker of success is the courage to take that first independent step. “Sometimes, a business succeeds in just one attempt… but what matters most is the courage to take the first step forward. That courage itself is a good sign,” he stated, reminding the crowd that a confident start often predicts a positive outcome.

The Chief Minister candidly explained how many new businesses in the state fall prey to a herd mentality. He painted a vivid picture of a small village where one person’s success with a restaurant inspires another to open an identical one nearby. The inevitable result, he explained, is that both businesses end up with half the customers and eventually face financial ruin. Tamang’s message was clear: success in business is not about imitation, but innovation.

He further underscored the importance of preparation and discipline, noting that even minor mistakes, like a restaurant owner opening late, can lead to customer loss. He stressed that a well-thought-out plan is far more valuable than a hasty launch. Even if a first venture fails, he said, the entrepreneur gains invaluable experience in discipline, timing, and customer service—lessons that are critical for future success.

Acknowledging that most Sikkimese are first-generation entrepreneurs, Tamang encouraged them to seek inspiration from Indian business pioneers who built their empires from nothing. He pointed out that today’s young entrepreneurs are in a much better position, with government schemes, support from SIDBI, and dedicated guidance cells that were not available to their predecessors.

Drawing a parallel between business and politics, Tamang explained that neither career guarantees instant success. “No one becomes an MLA, Minister, or Chief Minister in their first attempt. One must struggle. Business is the same—it requires hard work, patience, and persistence,” he remarked, encouraging a long-term perspective.

He concluded his address by defining the core difference between a job and entrepreneurship. While a job means working for someone else, an entrepreneur “creates their own path and destiny.” Tamang urged the youth to take ownership of their futures, advising them not to fear failure but to start with what they know, plan meticulously, and take calculated risks. His final words resonated with a call to action: “Don’t be afraid of failure. Start where your knowledge and ability lie. Plan well, learn from experience, and take risks with courage. That is the true spirit of entrepreneurship.”

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