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“I think when you get inured with the past, you get committed to the past, you stop growing.”

Quote by Michael Eisner

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Michael Eisner, born on March 7, 1942, is an outstanding American businessman with a profound impact on the entertainment industry. He served as the CEO of The Walt Disney Company, leading the company to become a global entertainment empire. more

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