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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

Life

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Bill Gates is reflecting on the challenge of balancing the mindset of earning money with the mindset of giving it away during the same phase of life. He wonders if switching between these two different goals in close succession might weaken a person's focus or effectiveness.

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