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Bill Gates

In this business, by the time you realize you're in trouble, it's too late to save yourself. Unless you're running scared all the time, you're gone.

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Bill Gates means that in business, problems often become clear only after they have already caused serious damage. To survive, you must constantly be alert and cautious, because waiting too long to react can lead to failure.

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