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Being driven is not the same as being passionate. Passion is a love for the journey. Drive is a need to reach the destination.

Simon Sinek

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Simon Sinek
Age: 51
Born: 1973
Born: October 9
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Motivational Speaker
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Simon O. Sinek
Simon Oliver Sinek
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