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In most cases we perform better when we're busy than when we're not busy. When we're slow, our mind wanders. We're not as attentive to our business. When we're on the firing line, we're sharper. We move more quickly and get the job done right.

S. Truett Cathy

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S. Truett Cathy
Age: 93 †
Born: 1921
Born: March 14
Died: 2014
Died: September 8
Businessman
Restaurateur
Eatonton
Georgia
Samuel Truett Cathy
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