Then you can test the accuracy of your data by actually trying out what you observe and learn.

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The idea is to closely observe and learn from nature and then combine useful information with your own creativity.

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You will observe and learn a lot more in a personal visit than you can ever learn over the phone.

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Humans wearing a condor-shaped glove puppet (developed by Mr Wallace) have fed the nestlings, and they have been kept in close proximity to a group of older condors so that they can observe and learn from their elders' behaviour.

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So take the sting out of that saying and simply observe yourself and learn what those observations tell you about your attitudes, intents and desires.

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The bosses, meanwhile, get to observe the interns and learn who volunteers, who complains, who is efficient and who is helpful to others.

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Tech geeks today will need to keep their ears and eyes wide open so that they can spot opportunities, observe business and market scenarios and learn from beyond their own shop to achieve a Henry Ford-like success.

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