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Joshua Lederberg

Being successful at a very young age gave me the confidence and the capability to try out other things.

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Achieving success early in life helped Joshua Lederberg believe in his own abilities and gave him the skills needed to explore new opportunities. This early accomplishment made him more willing to take risks and experiment with different paths.

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