Desi 🐟, I'm a C at D and worried of the impending layoffs. Before having to leave the country, I want to learn as many all the skills US has to offer (beer brewing, wine making, US agritech etc) -

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- (cont)...What are some useful skills that I should focus on at this time? Goal is to have some fun (scuba diving certificate, sky diving certificate etc) and also learn something valuable to start a business in India (brewing beer, massage certificate etc)

P.s. main focus is to learn something that's not possible to learn in India and which US is much better at. As of now, I have Scuba Cert, know some surfing, skiing, ice-skating. Looking forward to learning more. I live in Seattle.

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Op, Way to make the best out of the given situation. You are inspiring! Capre Diem!

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If you live in Colorado I’d learn how to grow some some grass🌿🌿🌿🌿.

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Brewery is definitely a fine idea. Also look at sourdough clubs. Artrsan sourdough is making a comeback in a big way in a few demographics :)

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It seems you already know plenty- focus on the one’s that you can continue to do in your home country

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Love your attitude!

Take a little time to introspect on what you really, really want or love to do. The most successful people I know are those who were intensely passionate about their chosen business years before they got into that business (yoga, food distribution, education, etc.). After you identify those 1-2 things, then focus heavily on them.

Passion will fuel your business long after certifications run out.

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Also, any thoughts on making cheese? Why don't we see people making good varieties of cheese like parmesan etc in India? Is it feasible to learn cheese making here and implement in India?

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You seem like a real fun person!

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