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It's uncomfortable to challenge the status quo.

Seth Godin

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Seth Godin
Age: 64
Born: 1960
Born: July 10
Author
Blogger
Computer Scientist
Economist
Entrepreneur
Writer
Mount Vernon
New York
Challenges
Mediocrity
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Uncomfortable
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