“If at first you don't succeed, you may be at your level of incompetence already.”
Quote by Laurence J. Peter
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Laurence J. Peter
Laurence J. Peter was a renowned author and psychologist, best known for his book 'The Peter Principle'. This book introduced the Peter Principle, which states that in a hierarchy, every employee will eventually be promoted to a position they are unable to handle. more
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