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We were always focused on our profit and loss statement. But cash flow was not a regularly discussed topic. It was as if we were driving along, watching only the speedometer, when in fact we were running out of gas.

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Michael Dell
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: February 23
Businessman
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Houston
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