Always work hard on something uncomfortably exciting!
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It really matters whether people are working on generating clean energy or improving transportation or making the Internet work better and all those things. And small groups of people can have a really huge impact.
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What this quote means
Small groups can make a significant difference in advancing clean energy and improving technology.
Larry Page emphasizes the importance of individual and collective effort in tackling major challenges such as clean energy, transportation, and technology. He believes that when dedicated small groups work towards significant goals, their contributions can create a substantial impact on society and the environment.
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Clean EnergyTechnologyImpactInnovationGroups
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech at a renewable energy conference.
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