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Bill Gates

I actually thought that it would be a little confusing during the same period of your life to be in one meeting when you're trying to make money, and then go to another meeting where you're giving it away. I mean is it gonna erode your ability, you know,

Bill Gates

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Bill Gates is expressing concern about the challenge of switching between two different mindsets: one focused on earning money and another focused on donating it. He wonders if doing both at the same time might weaken a person's effectiveness or clarity in handling money.

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