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Nothing is withheld from us what we have conceived to do.

The guy who invented the first internally programmable computer

Of course, he has a name. He’s Russell Kirsch. If you read one thing today, read Joel Runyon’s story of serendipity below. You never know when a true genius will sit next to you at a coffee shop and teach you some of the most important lessons in life.

Enjoy: An Unexpected Ass Kicking

Source: joelrunyon.com

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