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People are smarter than you think. Give them a chance to prove themselves.

Tim Ferriss

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Tim Ferriss
Age: 47
Born: 1977
Born: July 20
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Short, sweet, and to the point. Clear writing, and therefore clear commands, comes from clear thinking. Think simple.
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If you don't have time, you don't have priorities.
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Uncertainty and the prospect of failure can be very scary noises in the shadows. Most people will choose unhappiness over uncertainty.
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If you take a strong stance and have a clear opinion or statement on any subject online, you're going to polarize people. And without that polarity, there's no discussion. Discussion is what I want, which means that I'm fine with the consequences.
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