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We are too focused on avoiding criticism and not enough on making a difference.

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
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Differences
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Enough
Avoiding
Focused
Criticism

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