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Kids raised to be pampered and spoiled don't really end up being good leaders. Leaders need to be independent minded and confident.

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Amy Chua
Age: 62
Born: 1962
Born: October 26
Economist
Lawyer
Professor
University Teacher
Writer
Champaign
Illinois
Amy L. Chua
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