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Peter Thiel

03/23/17

@ Y Combinator

It's important to recognize that competition can lead to a focus on trivial achievements rather than on what is truly valuable.

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Competition is for Losers with Peter Thiel (How to Start a Startup 2014: 5)

@ Y Combinator

Competition is for Losers with Peter Thiel (How to Start a Startup 2014: 5)

03/23/17

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