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“For years, I'd say yes to almost everything, trying to be nice and generous. Feeling obliged to be of service to the world. Maybe also a fear of being forgotten if I don't. But I paid the ultimate price in doing that, because for all those years, I got almost no work done! Some famous authors have written about this: that if they said yes to every request, then they'd never have time to write another book again.”

Quote by Derek Sivers

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Derek Sivers is a renowned businessperson and author. Born on September 22, 1969, he is known for his contributions to the music and entrepreneurship fields. Sivers founded CD Baby, an online music store that provided a platform for independent artists to sell their music. His book '任何事情都可以开始' explores the principles of entrepreneurship and leadership. more

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