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Rejection-and the fear of rejection-is the biggest impediment we face to choosing ourselves.

James Altucher

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James Altucher
Age: 56
Born: 1968
Born: January 23
Blogger
Entrepreneur
Fund Manager
Podcaster
New York City
New York
Rejection
Biggest
Face
Faces
Fear
Impediment
Impediments
Choosing

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