Robert B. LaughlinA person obsessed with ultimate truth is a person asking to be relieved of money.
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The person who is obsessed with ultimate truth is someone who is asking to be relieved of money, so they can focus on something else. This might work for some people, but not for those who are truly dedicated to their work. If you’re a person who’s obsessed with ultimate truth, you probably care about your work and what you’re doing. But if you’re a business person, your job is a paycheck. Your job is the only thing that matters, and it should be that way.
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