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Rather than being their greatest single asset, knowing to do the technical (professional) work of the business becomes their greatest single liability.

— Michael E. Gerber Jurnal ekonomi (1999)

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Contrary to popular belief, my experience has shown me that the people who are exceptionally good in business aren't so because of what they know but because of their insatiable need to know more.

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