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“You have to have a balance and understand that as much as you would like to have absolute control over everything, it's just not realistic.”

Quote by Khoi Vinh

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Khoi Vinh is a renowned blogger born on December 3, 1971. He is known for his insights and commentary on the fields of digital media and design. more

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