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By definition, it is not possible to everyone to be above the average.

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James C. Collins
Age: 66
Born: 1958
Born: January 25
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In a truly great company profits and cash flow become like blood and water to a healthy body: They are absolutely essential for life but they are not the very point of life
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Focusing solely on what you can potentially do better than any other organization is the only path to greatness.
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The signature of mediocrity is not an unwillingness to change. The signature of mediocrity is inconsistency.
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It's what you do before you are in trouble, so that you can be strong when people most need you.
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Good is the enemy of great.. The vast majority of good companies remain just that - good, but not great.
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