Talent alone won’t take you far: Here’s what Jeff Bezos says matters most for students
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, in his 2010 Princeton address, urged graduates to prioritise choices over innate talents. He highlighted that while cleverness is a gift, kindness is a deliberate choice. Bezos emphasised that opportunities require courageous action, and a life's meaning is ultimately shaped by the decisions made, not just abilities possessed.
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