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“A good trader has to have three things: a chronic inability to accept things at face value, to feel continuously unsettled, and to have humility.”

Quote by Michael Steinhardt

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Michael Steinhardt

Michael Steinhardt, born on December 7, 1940, is an accomplished manager with extensive experience in the business sector. He has achieved significant success in various industries. more

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