He takes pride in being part of something bigger than himself.
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Now, one of the things that you discover in studying history and being a part of politics is just because something makes sense doesn't mean it happens.
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And it's not just about a paycheck but it's about that sense of being part of a community and building something that's worthwhile, and holding your head high and knowing your kid looks up to you because you're looking after him and building for his future.
That's part of the fun of the game is being in situations where something different happens.
Inevitably, they rather like being part of it, and stick around for years trying to slim down something they disapprove of, fanatical dieters insisting on eating at the best restaurants so they can better control the portion sizes.
Ferriss gets away with it because being a rebel is part of his persona, something that appeals to his unique set of fans.
"A big part of both our work is being able to imagine what something will look like, " said Mr. Agarwala.
Similarly, at the end of life, being able to disassemble something so that each part can be treated appropriately would make something greener.
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The internet is a different animal, and people are swift to ditch something when they feel they have been had or being shown part of the picture.
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When something like geek culture becomes mainstream the whole fragile edifice of being part of the out-crowd is threatened.
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Interestingly, a big part of his approach involved something that is not at all exclusive to being a renowned professional fund manager: He invested in what he knew.
But was it something that was part of your decision making when you were thinking about being sexually active?
Something simple, like an upgrade to one part of those systems, led to them being down or inaccurate for a week.
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Part of being an adult is knowing how to effectively weigh your options, and decide whether or not it is something worth doing.
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