“When you receive criticism from well-meaning people, it pays to ask, ‘Are they right?’ And if they are, you need to adapt what they’re doing. If they’re not right, if you really have conviction that they’re not right, you need to have that long-term willingness to be misunderstood. It’s a key part of invention.”
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Jeff Bezos
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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