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Scott Galloway

07/11/24

@ The Diary Of A CEO

Focus on becoming really good at something in your 20s, and avoid side hustles unless your main hustle isn't working.

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Scott Galloway: We’re Raising The Most Unhappy Generation In History! Hard Work Doesn't Build Wealth

@ The Diary Of A CEO

Scott Galloway: We’re Raising The Most Unhappy Generation In History! Hard Work Doesn't Build Wealth

07/11/24

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