My parents didn't believe in luck. They believed in hard work and in p…

Naveen Jain
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My parents didn't believe in luck. They believed in hard work and in preparing me to take advantage of opportunity. Like many parents, they taught me to be generous but never to depend on the generosity of others. ✨ Tips for Entrepreneurial Philanthropy by Naveen Jain, www.huffingtonpost.com. August 23, 2011.
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