"If I had done what I was programmed to do, I would now be sitting in a car factory looking at the sizes of wheels, or wondering how to get credit to start a new factory in Russia."

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This quotation examines the core nature of Action as articulated by Jean Pigozzi. Within historical and literary traditions, reflections on Action provide actionable mental models, challenging individuals to evaluate personal ethics, self-discipline, and daily actions.

About Jean Pigozzi

Jean Christophe "Johnny" Pigozzi, is a French-born socialite, venture capitalist, and art collector with the world's largest private African art collection, The Contemporary African Art Collection. Pigozzi is known as a photographer for his large collection of selfies taken with celebrities since the mid 1970s. He is the son and heir of Henri Pigozzi, founder of the Simca automotive company.

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