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Nobody can tell you what to do. No matter what they pay you. No matter what obligations you feel you owe them. Every second defines you. Be who you are, not who anyone else is, or who anyone else wants you to be.

James Altucher

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James Altucher
Age: 56
Born: 1968
Born: January 23
Blogger
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Podcaster
New York City
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