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> he knew where he wanted to be but didn't have the resources or connections to get there. So he figured out a way to achieve those goals.

I want to have a hundred million dollars. I think I can figure out a way to achieve that goal easily…

That's an absurd stretch of course, but the analogy holds. The end does not justify the means. Crashing a party for fun is harmless (and pointless), but basing your professional life on deceit won't do you any good.



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