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There's an energy and excitement when you're building a company. You have so much tail wind. You're planting new seeds. But it's also scary, because there's no safety net.

Howard Schultz

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Howard Schultz
Age: 71
Born: 1953
Born: July 19
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Brooklyn
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Howard D. Schultz
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People in Washington need to put their feet in the shoes of working Americans.
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Managing and navigating through a financial crisis is no fun at all.
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Often, organizations need bold, grand gestures to galvanize people towards a new mission or refocus their attention.
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While their service is ending, our responsibility is just beginning!
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Everyone starts strong. Success comes to those with unwavering commitment to be at the end.
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The entrepreneurial opportunity in America is alive and well.
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