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A great company will have many once-in-a-liftetime opportunities.

James C. Collins

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James C. Collins
Age: 66
Born: 1958
Born: January 25
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Journalist
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Genius of AND. Embrace both extremes on a number of dimensions at the same time. Instead of choosing a OR B, figure out how to have A AND B-purpose AND profit, continuity AND change, freedom AND responsibility, etc.
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