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Philip Knight

We wanted Nike to be the world's best sports and fitness company. Once you say that, you have a focus. You don't end up making wing tips or sponsoring the next Rolling Stones world tour.

Philip Knight

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Philip Knight is saying that setting a clear goal for Nike helped the company stay focused on sports and fitness products. This focus prevented them from getting distracted by unrelated businesses like making dress shoes or sponsoring music tours.

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