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" I've made lots of mistakes. Probably the worst one - I would say they tie. It's either when I didn't move fast enough on something, or I didn't take a big enough risk. "

Ginni Rometty

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" The ultimate competitive advantage is being cognitive. "

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" I've always looked for challenges, and I have found plenty. "

" Work on something that matters. Have courage. "