In Conversation with Naresh Kumar @ WebCreations

Today, we will talk about a person who grew up in the remote areas of Mandi District in Himachal Pradesh. He studied in government schools, never had mastery over English language but always had a command over whatever he ‘chose’ to do in his life.

He is the founder of an Online Web Designing and Web Development Company WebCreations. In a very short span of time [seven months], he has designed more than six websites and worked for many other clients. He studied with me and I am more than happy to see him making his way on his terms.

Introduction: Founder WebCreations, Naresh Thakur, B.Tech ’08, NIT Jalandhar

Let us know something about you, your family or anything that you have worth sharing

NT: This is going to last long because I have so many things to say

I belong to Himachal Pradesh and live in a small village. I like it very much and want to live here forever. My father is a farmer. He is doing great in agriculture. Before entering into the engineering college, I helped my father and earned money for my AIEEE preparation. I worked hard and earned money in six months and went for coaching for the next six months in HIM Academy Hamirpur. I earned money for myself because earning was the only luxury I could have afforded. It made me realize the value of money much before anyone in my friend circle and age group.

I could not make it to a good Engineering college in my first attempt. I was adamant to get into a government college because I could not have afforded a private college. Secondly, I saw my friends and cousin securing high ranks in AIEEE exams. Well, back then life was all about AIEEE Therefore, I decided to try it one more time.

I was anything but a hard worker but I never had a smart approach. I could not secure a good rank for the second time as well and I got into Leather technology stream in NIT Jalandhar. I was happy that I am studying in an NIT at least. This was my first time out of my hometown and I started enjoying things.Overwhelmed is one word that can describe my state of mind.

Soon I realized that the first year was all gone in the college fun. In third semester, I started thinking about career, fell into the trap of ‘make-money-online’ websites, and lost 8000 INR. Having gained enough experience in how to lose money, I entered into my third year. Leather Technology had no scope because it is just not a happening branch for Indians. I started studying about computer science subjects. I learned many computer languages on my own. I worked for many online companies in the remaining one year of my college degree. I decided to get going with my own company after completion of my degree. It was then, WEBCREATIONS was born. I was learning many things on web design and web development. With every passing day, I was gaining confidence and learning lessons of life.

I even joined a company in Delhi but that was not meant for me. Delhi did not suit me and I decided to move back to Himachal. I decided not to give in and kept working from my home. I worked for many companies, designed many websites and earned testimonials and customers for my company.

However, I faced numerous problems but they could not stop me from going on. I developed most of the websites with an extremely slow BSNL connection and today I consider it as my achievement. In the next seven months, I was working on more projects than I could handle.

What made you think about this venture in particular?

NT: I am simply doing it because I want to do it. I do not intend to make immense wealth. I simply want to create because that is what I have realized keeps me busy and happy. I am doing it not because I have to earn a lot of money but I am doing it because it is my passion to create something and work for my own business. I want to grow, learn and remain happy. I learned all the designing and development work in my college on my own, so it feels nice to work on something that you actually like.

WEBCREATIONS is everything for me. It is my job, it is my work and it is my life.

How do you do it? [This question makes no sense to me, hope you know what does it mean ]

NT: As, I am working alone and do not have any other partner/employee, I take everything head on. I design, develop and make things work. Indeed, it makes me work hard but I like working, so no big deal. Lately, I have started developing online applications. Things are happening and I am loving it.

What are your plans? Plan to stay in this line or change lines or leave everything as it is and flow with time?

NT:I just want to stay in this line and carry on with the work. What lies ahead is not my concern because I want to work and continue working with passion and desire.

How you feel about it?

NT: I do not feel anything special. In my life, I have done things that I wanted to and doing the same. I enjoyed my life fully and enjoying now too.

I wish you get what you earn. Earning is the best feeling because earning makes you feel proud of your productive abilities.

I have not seen any changes in attitude of this guy. I have known him for more than 8 years and he is still the same. Honest, देसी, hard-working. All I can notice is a changed attitude towards life and happiness.He never was the brightest of minds in the circle but he always was the best and fastest learner for sure.He only talks about passion and happiness and that makes him successful for sure.

Rock on buddy

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