How did growing up in post colonial India shape your mindset toward success?
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Former CEO at PepsiCo
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Location: USA
Started: 2009
It was all about pulling yourself up. We had to work hard, be useful to society, and never sit idle. Everyone around us pushed us, so complaining wasn’t an option. That taught me discipline, self reliance, and the value of hard work early on.
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