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Quote by Guy Kawasaki

“Happiness is temporary and fleeting. ... Joy is the right goal.”

Quote by Guy Kawasaki

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Guy Kawasaki is a renowned author, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist. He is best known for his tenure at Apple, where he served as the vice president of marketing. Kawasaki's writings cover topics such as innovation, entrepreneurship, and marketing, and have been widely appreciated by readers. more

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