As the founder of #UTV (University of Television), I’ve learned something very simple over the years: I don’t choose people based on how impressive they look when everything runs smoothly. I choose people based on who they become when everything turns into a total mess. Because live broadcast doesn’t test you in the easy moments. It tests you when the chain reaction hits: the plan changes mid-flight, comms get overloaded, something breaks, time is collapsing, and everyone is trying to solve...

In live broadcast, the loudest voice in the room is rarely the strongest. The person who shouts the most, throws offenses at people, and tries to dominate through intimidation is usually showing something else entirely: fragility. A lack of confidence. A fear of losing control. And in our industry—where control is everything—emotional intelligence isn’t a “soft skill”. It’s the hardest skill there is. The broadcast industry doesn’t reward ego. It rewards stability. Outside Broadcast, live...

Abstract This short reflection argues for a practical mindset in 2026: prefer action over stagnation, experimentation over procrastination, and learning over fear of failure. Drawing on real career decisions—from leaving full-time employment to building the University of Television (#UTV)—it highlights a simple truth: progress rarely comes from certainty; it comes from trying. 1. The 2026 Commitment: Try First One thing is certain: don’t hesitate to take the risk. Try—because later, the...