My number one piece of advice is: you should learn how to program.
The question isn't, 'What do we want to know about people?', It's, 'What do people want to tell about themselves?'
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What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of understanding people's desires to share their stories rather than merely seeking information about them.
Mark Zuckerberg highlights a fundamental aspect of human interaction: the need to listen to what individuals wish to express about their own lives. This perspective shifts the focus from a one-sided inquiry to a mutual exchange where individuals feel valued for their narratives and experiences. By prioritizing what people want to communicate, we foster deeper connections and understandings in relationships.
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In a discussion about social media, one might say this quote to emphasize the platform's purpose of fostering genuine connections.
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All quotes βI literally coded Facebook in my dorm room and launched it from my dorm room. I rented a server for $85 a month, and I funded it by putting an ad on the side, and we've funded ever since by putting ads on the side.
People can be really smart or have skills that are directly applicable, but if they don't really believe in it, then they are not going to really work hard.
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