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It's amazing how someone's IQ seems to double as soon as you give them responsibility and indicate that you trust them.

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Tim Ferriss
Age: 47
Born: 1977
Born: July 20
Author
Businessperson
Investor
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Technology Evangelist
Writer
East Hampton
New York
Tim Ferriss
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