From HO-HO-HO to Help-Help-Help!

’Tis the season to be jolly—and to remind ourselves that the best gifts don’t come wrapped in shiny paper.

Christmas is all about the spirit of giving, and as founders, there’s a lot we can learn from this. While Santa delivers toys, we as entrepreneurs have the power to build communities, create opportunities, and give back in ways that create lasting impact. So, in the spirit of the day, this edition is all about why giving back isn’t just good—it’s good business.

Here is my 1-1-1 breakdown on Moving from HO-HO-HO to Help-Help-Help!:

1 Thing

To Reflect On: Success Means Sharing the Joy

Think about the people who’ve helped you get to where you are—your team, your mentors, your customers. Success isn’t just what you’ve achieved; it’s what you’ve been able to give back.

→ Remember: Ture growth is about lifting others as you rise.

1 Thing

To Act On: Give Back, Big or Small

Giving back doesn’t always have to be grand gestures. It could be as simple as helping a colleague, sharing your expertise, or supporting a cause close to your heart. Start where you are, with what you have.

→ Do this now: Find one small way to give back this week—whether it’s buying someone a coffee, mentoring someone, or even just lending an ear.

1 Thought

I Want To Leave You With: Can Growing Communities be a part of Solving the Problems?

Entrepreneurship is about solving problems and building communities. This Christmas, ask yourself: What problems can I help solve? What community can I help grow?

This Christmas, let’s channel the HO-HO-HO! spirit into help-help-help for those around us. Whether it’s giving back to your team, your community, or even yourself (you deserve a break too!), remember: the spirit of giving isn’t just for Christmas—it’s good business.

Merry Christmas, and may your day be merry, bright, and full of gratitude!

Thanks for reading!

Alkesh Agarwal

Hey! I’m Alkesh Agarwal.

An entrepreneur and investor who believes giving back isn’t just a nice thing to do; it’s the foundation of building meaningful businesses.

Here’s to spreading kindness, one step at a time. 🎄

What’s 1-1-1?

Today, the 1-1-1 formula delivers 1 thing to reflect on, 1 thing to act on and 1 thought I want to leave you with —a simple and powerful way to stay focused and move forward, no matter where you are on your journey.