This document outlines 11 lessons learned from Silicon Valley for achieving success and innovation. The lessons are to dream big and pursue the impossible, work hard and smart, network extensively online and offline, embrace differences, speak multiple languages fluently, find mentors, build emotional connections, create systems for all aspects of work, speak up with ideas, and consistently promote your values. The overarching message is that success in Silicon Valley requires bold visions, diligent effort, wide networking, inclusion, lifelong learning, guidance from others, strong relationships, organized processes, courageous input, and clear principles.