Some of you might be aware that I am developing my own business with friends and family members here in Silicon Valley. I spend a lot of time researching how other people start businesses and how they’ve become successful, but there’s one story in particular that I found rather inspiring this morning and just thought I’d share it with you:

This story is about Noor Agha, the best kite-maker in all of Afghanistan. On the surface you might not think that means anything, but actually, kite-flying, is as the story says “the closest thing the war-torn country has to a national sport.”

What is particularly interesting about this story is how dedicated and passionate he is about his craft. His attitude in my perspective is a perfect example of the kind of energy one needs to make it big. And his work speaks for itself: “Down in the Shoar Bazaar, the premier kite market in Kabul, Agha’s kites are much in demand. They sell with at least a 60 percent mark up, and many customers will buy no others.”

Furthermore, Hollywood sought him out to train the actors on the art of kite-flying for a movie called The Kite-Runner which is based off the best selling book; still Mr.Agha, despite his new found fortune, remains as humble and committed as ever.

It’s an amazing story (though it focuses mostly on his role in helping for the movie). [ Read it for yourself on Reuters!]

And of course if you have any feedback or reactions to this, please add to the discussion in the comments below.

Always
Juan.