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Knowing when to speak up and when to shut up will get you very far not only in business, but in life.

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Sophia Amoruso
Age: 40
Born: 1984
Born: April 20
Businessperson
San Diego
California
Sophia Christina Amoruso
Shut
Knowing
Speak
Business
Life

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