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Very interesting, comprehensive and thought provoking talk. Cisco can compete in many markets (the talk mentions 40) because it understands not only technology, but the context and culture which creates the demand for technology.

When you work on something really hard for really long time - you have learned a lot. But, you might not be achieving the goals you set out to achieve. Something near the end is holding you back from success; invisible and powerful.

Over time, it's easy to loose track of your goals. To more accurately describe that process for me, I pursue my goals stubbornly, with each subgoal towards achieving a larger goal becoming its own journey. I enjoy the journey, and my ethics, my principles and imagination keep me oriented in that process.