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“An effective strategy almost always involves both doing something and not doing something, and knowing when to choose the right alternative. To succeed, the strategy that is chosen ultimately depends on the acquisition of as much information as possible.”

Quote by John E Ferling

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Limited information is available about John E Ferling, who was born in 1940 and whose profession and category are unknown. more

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