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Aaron Swartz

Being around some of the bright lights of the technology world and having them expect great things helps you sit down and do it seriously.

Aaron Swartz

Technology

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When you spend time with talented people in technology who believe you can achieve important work, it creates a sense of responsibility to meet their expectations. This environment encourages you to focus and put real effort into your projects instead of treating them casually.

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