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I always had the old-school model that Im going to work for as long as Im relevant and focus on for-profit activities an

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"I always had the old-school model that I'm going to work for as long as I'm relevant and focus on for-profit activities and someday when I retire I'm going to learn about philanthropy"

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This quote by Marc Andreessen speaks with the importance of having a long-lasting prepare for one's profession. He recommends that it is important to concentrate on for-profit activities while one is still appropriate and working, and to conserve humanitarian activities for retirement. This recommends that Andreessen thinks that it is necessary to concentrate on earning money while one is still able to do so, and to utilize the cash earned to help others once one is no longer able to work. This quote likewise speaks with the importance of planning for the future and having a long-lasting vision for one's career. By planning ahead, one can guarantee that they have the ability to make the most of their time and resources.

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This quote is from Marc Andreessen somewhere between April 26, 1971 and today. He/she was a famous Businessman from USA. The author also have 36 other quotes.
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