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Answer: So you worked your butt off, were praised constantly, and then didn’t... Top Stories from Your Feed Your Quora Digest How can I come to terms with the fact that so many people I know got into Harvard, when I've worked nonstop for my entire life to get there and didn't make it? Ellen Vrana, Harvard College, BA History 1.7k votes So you worked your butt off, were praised constantly, and then didn’t achieve your dream. That is your story, right? Let me tell you how I would tell your story: ... Read More » What are some ways to distinguish Americans and Canadians from each other? Peter Flom, Independent statistical consultant fo... 112 votes Ask a person to say the last 3 letters of the alphabet. Canadians will say Ex, wye, zed. Americans will say Ex, wye, zee. Canadians will say "Grade 5" where Americans say ... Read More » Why do people want to emigrate to the United States? Feifei Wang, I make and play games 516 votes I'm a Chinese American, my family and I immigrated to US some 10 years ago, and became citizen a few years later. Here's the reasons we decided to move to the US, I imagi... Read More » What important things does a 20-year-old need to know about money and finance? James Altucher, 90s daytrader. 2000-2001 VC fund - 21... 628 votes I'm very excited for you. You're 20 years old. When I was 20 I was busy saving money that I would end up losing. When I was 22 I was thrown out of graduate school and then ... Read More » I'm feeling lost as a programmer and I'm starting to wonder if I should have become a doctor for the money and respect. What should I do? Jae Won Joh, sleepy medical dork 858 votes Stop right there. I'm sorry to hear that you're not happy with your work, but this sounds an awful lot like you're struggling with growing pains as you transition to becom... Read More » How can a person increase his or her intellect? Dale Thomas, Graphics programmer and writer of sci... 210 votes Read widely. Read across generations, cultures and languages. Read fiction and non-fiction. Read autobigraphies from the Americans who dropped bombs on Japan and the Japane... Read More » How can I stop being average? Mike Farkas 613 votes Get out of your comfort zone! When someone invites you to a party, and you have nothing better to do, go. ... Read More » What are the cultural and lifestyle differences between Australia and US, specifically in comparison to Silicon Valley? Stefan Von Imhof, ɐıןɐɹʇsnɐ ǝʌoן ı 403 votes Note: I took the author up on the "open-ended answer" offer. This will focus less on the Silicon Valley aspect, and more on the differences between the two cultures as a wh... Read More » I'm 23. I recently discovered that I know nothing about anything. How can I improve myself? Jody LeBlanc, Corporate Director; Student of Leader... 153 votes Welcome to adulthood! You've finally breached the know it all attitude that appeared in your youth. And now, your eyes are wide open. We become educated by learning, and i... Read More » How do I think more clearly? Scott Danzig, offering unique life experiences and ... 107 votes Heed the wisdom of Luna of the Pink Mouse! Sleep. Drowsiness can turn you into a waste of space....  Read More » Read More in Your Feed This email was sent by Quora (650 Castro Street #450, Mountain View, CA 94041). Quora is your best source for knowledge. Unsubscribe from this email.