"I found the six weeks of training very helpful in identifying areas where I needed to pay more attention with my communication and pronounciation of words. The audio and video sessions helped me to get valuable visual feedback about my communication. We normally don't get much feedback from native American with whom we communicate on a daily basis about Indian pronounciation of words that they find hard to understand, so thanks for pointing that out (the difference between the 'v' and the 'w', the 't' and the 'th' etc). Thanks."

Srini, GSR-INC, December 6, 2004

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Ten Things I learned from doing Business
in Silicon Valley

Be willing to take risks - you are allowed to fail here

Evaluate what you need to know, so go and learn it

Know that you are never too old to learn; all those theories that you can't learn a new foreign language later on in life, for instance, have proven to be wrong

Push yourself, reach high

Follow your passion - you'll never be bored

Make friends with people who are younger than you are, you stay current and see fresh approaches to your work and life

Rely on yourself - learn to take care of and follow through with most things in your life

BUT, get a good accountant

Have fun!

While the destination is important, it is all about the journey; and keep in mind, "use it or lose it"

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Ten Things I learned from doing Business in Silicon Valley

Ten Things I learned from doing Business
in Silicon Valley