5 life lessons by NR Narayana Murthy

Learn from mistakes and move on: Narayana Murthy

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My wife was my safety net: Narayana Murthy

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Murthy on progress

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Narayana Murthy's take on Change

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Narayana Murthy on leadership

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Think big. Don't hesitate to start small: NRN

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Cut yourself a slice, not a large one always

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