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“I had hit a personal low. I was out of work for the first time since I was seventeen. I had no job, a blank date book, and so much time on my hands I could lunch with the girls. Sure, I had money. But I was also a bit lost. The kids were grown and living their own lives. Without work, which had been central to my identity and my self-esteem for so many years, I was no longer sure who I was. I had been retired for two months, and already I was panicked.”

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Book:Rubies in the Orchard: How to Uncover the Hidden Gems in Your Business
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Lynda Resnick
Lynda Resnick

Lynda Resnick is a prominent business leader, born in 1944. She is known for her success in the food and beverage industry, particularly under her leadership of the family business, Resnick Foods. more

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