The Journey Ahead…

1. The Journey Ahead… Azagappan PS http://azagappan.wordpress.com

2. Congratulations !!! • You have reached one of the important milestones in your life • You are now equipped with knowledge • END is the beginning of something new • Great relief and a great satisfaction to your parents Tomorrow is always the busiest day -Jonathon Lazear

3. The Changing World • Change descends upon everyone equally • The biggest enemy of future success is past success • Stretch beyond your comfort zone. • Frog and boiling water story • Do you know how much you don't know? Its not what we do makes us tired, its what we don't do makes us tired.

4. Keep renewing yourself • You will never be taught outside your college • Get the basics right the first time • Regularly ask what new skills, competencies should I need to acquire • Formal education is just beginning of your learning journey Knowledge has to be improved, challenged, and increased constantly, or it vanishes. – Peter F. Drucker

5. Technical Skills are just not enough • We just don't do programming all the day. We sit in meetings, we talk with customers • Learn to work in teams • New Hare and Tortoise story The worse evaluator of talent is a player trying to evaluate himself.

6. Networking • Surround yourself with people who are ready to accept the change • Respect yourself. The world will reward you on your success If you want to be great, you’re responsible for making yourself great

7. Contribute to the society • Story of Stanford University

8. Remember to Make it Fun Thank you Questions?