Quote by Dave Eggers

I've never had WiFi at home. I'm too easily distracted, and YouTube is too tempting.

I've never had WiFi at home. I'm too easily distracted, and

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This quote highlights the personal struggle and self-awareness of the individual who refrains from having WiFi at home. It suggests that the absence of WiFi helps them combat their own tendencies of getting easily distracted, particularly by platforms like YouTube. This conscious decision reflects their acknowledgment of the temptations and its potential impact on their focus or productivity.

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