📘 Meet Rohan — The Dreamer from Bangalore
Rohan grew up in a modest neighborhood in Bangalore. His father was a clerk and his mother a homemaker. Money was always tight, and Rohan knew early on that he had to do something different to break the cycle.
While working in a small IT company as a tech support executive, Rohan discovered his love for reading. During his commute and late nights, he devoured books on personal development and finance. One book that shifted his mindset was “How to Be Rich” by J. Paul Getty.
Inspired by Getty’s journey from wildcatter to billionaire oil tycoon, Rohan realized that wealth wasn’t just about working hard — it was about thinking smart, taking calculated risks, and serving people at scale.
💼 Phase 1: From Employee to Entrepreneur
After reading Getty’s book, Rohan made a commitment:
To become an owner, not just a worker.
To create value and solve real problems.
To think long-term and build wealth with purpose.
He began with a small tech consultancy as a side hustle, helping local businesses digitize their operations. He reinvested every rupee earned, just as Getty advised — make money first, then think about spending.
🔧 Phase 2: Applying Getty’s Business Habits
Getty emphasized efficiency, service, and responsibility — habits Rohan took to heart:
Always delivered projects on time
Prioritized customer service over flashy marketing
Built a small, reliable team and delegated wisely
Paid all bills and salaries on time to build trust
As his consultancy grew, Rohan expanded into a SaaS product for small retailers — an underserved segment. This was his Getty moment: Serve more people at lower cost.
⚠️ Setbacks and Strategy
During COVID-19, Rohan’s startup faced cash flow issues. But instead of panicking, he followed Getty’s advice:
Paused expansions
Reworked his cost structure
Focused on core profitable clients
Within 6 months, his lean startup was profitable again.
💰 Success and Significance
By age 33, Rohan’s startup had served 10,000+ small businesses across India. He now conducts free weekend workshops to teach financial literacy in local colleges — “Use wealth to improve society,” Getty would say.
Rohan credits How to Be Rich not just for his financial success but for his transformation into a mindful entrepreneur.
📌 Key Lessons Rohan Applied:
Own something — don’t just work for others.
Efficiency and service always beat noise and hype.
Invest wisely — in people, systems, and ideas.
Never panic — reflect, refocus, and re-strategize.
Give back — true wealth uplifts others too.
Read → Apply → Grow — Learn from great minds. Live the wisdom.
This blog is part of the “Book to Life” series — Real stories of people who transformed their lives by applying lessons from life-changing books.
