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Weekend Quote of the Day by Elon Musk rival Jeff Bezos: "One of the huge mistakes people make is that they try to force an interest on themselves. You don’t choose your passion; your passion chooses you"

As Elon Musk continues to dominate headlines with SpaceX IPO which is making him the world's first trillionaire, his longtime billionaire rival, Jeff Bezos is making waves for a different reason this weekend: a classic piece of career advice. Bezos, the founder of Amazon and the fourth richest man on Earth, once said: “One of the huge mistakes people make is that they try to force an interest on themselves. You don’t choose your passion; your passion chooses you.” The quote has resurfaced online, offering a powerful reminder about finding purpose and pursuing what genuinely excites you.

With the weekend around the corner, many people use Friday to pause, reflect, and seek clarity about the goals they want to pursue in life. That's what makes this inspiring quote from Jeff Bezos particularly relevant today.

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