My name is Shivaram Kumar and after two and a half decades of working with people from every conceivable race, religion, ethnicity, language, nationality and orientation, empowering them with self-belief and confidence, my wife Anjali and I know for sure that words make all the difference. The words we listen to, and the words we speak.
The aim with this blog is to make people aware of the power of words, because once we know how to surround and program ourselves with the right words, we can collectively increase self-esteem in society. Looking forward to get with you on our exciting journey called life and benefit from our stories and experiences.
Let my words play a small positive role in your world.
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Humuhumunukunukuapua’a
Hawaiian names are often energetic alliterations, rhythmic and happy. The state fish is called Humuhumunukunukuapua’a. It is also the name of a restaurant at The Grand Wailea Hotel in Maui. We have stayed at this location maybe a dozen times over the past two decades, about a week each time. This resort is like a home away from home. This is a favorite destination for our annual trip with special invitations to entrepreneurs in our business who achieve certain specific goals. Many of us bring our children along, running the gamut of just palying by the beach and poolside to fostering an environment for the next generation to help build camaraderie amongst their peers, as some of them will one day take the baton from their parents to carry on the legacy.
Most attendees are financially free, with a rare combination of time and money. The trip features business meetings, and a generous choice of activities like zip lining, horseback riding, golf, tennis, whale watching, surfing, snorkeling, helicopter tours, fine dining and the Grand Wailea Spa, which has to be one of the top spas in the world, with an eloaborate terme and luxurious treatments.
You don’t have to be in business with us to be able to enjoy Hawaii. But we have a unique dimension to our trips. People root for one another – no one has to lose for someone to win. Our business is not a zero sum game. Quite the contrary… the more someone succeeds the better it is for everyone. That is just how our business model works. None of us is an employee vying for position. We are independent business owners with no external limits placed on us.
So, our trips are happy, energetic and joyous. They are true associations with people with great attitudes and positive mindsets, predominantly free of bickering and politicking.
Whenever we have our event at the Grand Wailea, we have a tradition on departure day- a great big buffet for everyone at the HumuHumu. While formal business dinners are not open to the whole family, this event is.
It symbolizes friendship, family, financial freedom,success, diversity, lifelong relationships, multi-generational legacies, food and indelible memories.
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If you play with your dreams, you won’t play with the dreamers. If you ever find someone who is driven by purpose and values, and can show you a way to achieve your dreams, grab the opportunity and cherish it. The journey won’t be easy, but it will be exciting. Then maybe one day we will be brunching together at Humuhumunukunukuapua’a.
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Humuhumunukunukuapua’a
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7 Responses to “Humuhumunukunukuapua’a”
So true Kumar … “If you play with your dreams you won’t play with the Dreamers” …”People root for one another – no one has to lose for someone to win”…..getting the job done and will join you all on the beaches of the worlds…fired up….!!!
Thank you for sharing, Kumar. Very inspiring content! Thank you for stretching our dreams. Ankit and I look forward to brunching with you at Humuhumunukunukuapua’a soon.
Thank you Kumarbhai for sharing your insights with all of us. “If u ever find someone driven by purpose and values…grab the opportunity & cherish it. The journey won’t be easy but it will be exciting.”
Feeling extremely blessed to be part of this amazing association and we r truly excited for this journey to go Diamond & beyond.
Dear Kumar, you have an amazing talent to paint such a beautiful dream , but not just that, lead the path for others to achieve the same. Goosebump factor for me was reading the blog bites “If you ever find someone who is driven by purpose and values, and can show you a way to achieve your dreams, grab the opportunity and cherish it. The journey won’t be easy, but it will be exciting. Then maybe one day we will be brunching together at Humuhumunukunukuapua’a.”. We will do whatever it takes to have brunch with you guys at humu humu . Thank for writing this blog, what a perfect and exciting start to this week.
What an awesome dream builder you are. Certainly looking forward to many a brunch at “Humuhumunukunukuapua’a” with you and many others who are driven by purpose. You are a “classy” wordsmith. Thank you for taking time out of your life to mentor & coach so many others. Paying it forward…
thank you Kumar and anjali for sharing your wisdom at one of the most happening entrepreneurial events in Boston last night. there were close to 100 new people listening to you talk for the first time and they all left inspired and empowered to be an enterpreuer. you are remarkable dream spinners. thank you once again. No price tag to associating with you.
I will be in Hawaii and eat at HumuHumu!