This Turkish-American is the CEO is of the Coca-Cola company. His father was a Turkish diplomat who risked his life to save Jews in World War II, giving proper identity papers to dozens saving them from gas chambers.

Muhtar Kent is muslim, rising from a truck driver distributing Coke in 1978. He gave this speech as the commencement address in Georgia Institute May 17, 2014.

1. Nothing is more important than personal relationships. “Never eat alone, never stop making new friendships, and never stop nurturing those you have.”

2. Stay humble. “Carry your own bags, literally and metaphorically.”

3. Remember that one-time success can be a fluke. “Repeating success proves your worth.”

4. Build an abiding respect for cash. “Keep some on you at all times. Never let money become an abstraction.”

5. Learn something new every day.

6. Keep growing. “Everyone needs growth: nations, companies, individuals. You’re either growing or you are losing ground. There’s no standing still.”

7. Take care of the job at hand. “The next one will take care of itself.”

8. Reject doubt, fear and cynicism. “All three are corrosive. Instead, whatever you do, do with all you have. That will make all the difference.”

9. Remember that a commencement is not an ending, but a beginning. “The door to the future is swung wide before you. Step through with confidence and purpose.”

10. There’s no substitute for excellence and quality. “Pursue both relentlessly.”

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