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“Yes, risk-taking is inherently failure-prone. Otherwise, it would be called sure-thing-taking.”

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Jim McMahon, born on August 21, 1959, is an American football player known for his unique leadership style and exceptional on-field performance. He is renowned for his career with the Chicago Bears in the NFL, where he became one of the team's iconic figures. more

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