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In my early 20s, living in a communist regime in Romania, success to me simply meant leaving and coming to America. ”
I saw so many opportunities in the U.S. because I knew that I could make a living doing things I could never do in Romania. ”
Living in Constanta under communism, we did not have the ethnic diversity that I then encountered in America. ”
If you have belief in what you do, you have a great technique, good quality product and a good service, you can expand even when there is economic turmoil. ”
XUV is a living proof of the value of MRV. In that sense, the XUV was a wonderful validation. The XUV grew along with MRV. As the institution was built, the product was created. ”
In 2001, I did some research and identified four characteristics that successful companies share. One, they aspire to be leaders in their businesses. Two, they have global potential. Three, they are innovative. Four, they display a ruthless focus on financial returns. ”
I was living near the Twin Towers on 9/11, so I saw the attacks, and I had friends who were killed in the attacks. ”
I have a weakness for treating people's economic interests as their only interest, ignoring things like belonging and pride and the desire to send a message to those who ignore you. ”
I must be a mermaid, Rango. I have no fear of depths and a great fear of shallow living. ”
My ideas usually come not at my desk writing but in the midst of living. ”