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On why mistakes and failures are necessary (from Stanford to Harvard)

Posted on April 2, 2009 by bong

STEVE JOBS delivered a memorable and greater-than-himself speech at Stanford. †The Harvard ilk will not be outdone. † † Here’s another of my favorite commencement speeches (It was actually delivered five years earlier than Jobs’ speech). † ìFall down, make … Continue reading →

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11 things students did not and will not learn in school, according to Bill Gates

Posted on October 23, 2008 by bong

I CAN’T SAY FOR SURE whether Bill Gates really said this or not.† It may just be another urban legend. †Nevertheless, most of the points are worth thinking about. -o0o- Bill Gates telling it like it is…. Love him or … Continue reading →

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