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Focusing solely on what you can potentially do better than any other organization is the only path to greatness.

James C. Collins

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James C. Collins
Age: 66
Born: 1958
Born: January 25
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Businessperson
Journalist
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Boulder
Colorado
Greatness
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Solely

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