It’s when you take that leave of absence or quit your job to focus on the startup full-time that it becomes real. - Roger Lee, president at PaperG

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"Part of job satisfaction is knowing that you're doing a really good job." - Adarsh Pandit, thoughtbot

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"Just listening and communicating, even if it takes some extra time out of your day, is extraordinarily important." - Tarun Mahajan, doctor and BCG consultant

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"Acting for me is the craft of self-exploration, and it’s the study of human nature." - Melanie Kannokada, actress and model

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"I've realized how important it is in interviews to craft a story that conveys how your career transitions fit into a larger plan." - Wilson Mok, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

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"Pixar is unique in the way it balances the need for the artist to explore with the need to get things done." - Naomi Davidson, Pixar Animation Studios

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"I spend a lot of time thinking about scaling our organization and figuring out how to preserve the culture." - Jessica Yuen, Khan Academy

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"Investors want to rush in and invest when you position their fear and greed together: their greed to make a billion dollars and their fear of losing the deal." - Yu-Kai Chou, RewardMe

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