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With most competitors moving ever faster, the race will go to those who listen (and respond) most intently.

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Tom Peters
Age: 82
Born: 1942
Born: November 7
Businessperson
Economist
Writer
Baltimore
Maryland
Listen
Race
Moving
Ever
Intently
Competitors
Respond
Faster

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