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“What I want to talk to you about today is the difference between gifts and choices. Cleverness is a gift, kindness is a choice. Gifts are easy - they’re given after all. Choices can be hard. You can seduce yourself with your gifts if you’re not careful, and if you do, it’ll probably be to the detriment of your choices.”

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Jeff Bezos is an American entrepreneur and the founder of Amazon, one of the world's largest online retailers. Born on January 12, 1964, Bezos has been a pioneer in the e-commerce industry, transforming the way people shop and conduct business online. His business acumen has led Amazon to expand into various sectors, including cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence, establishing it as a global leader. more

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