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“Our shipment of mowers was lost at sea and while we waited, winter descended and covered our green lawns with snow. That taught me a key lesson, the importance of timing. The shipping company lost the lawnmowers! By the time they showed up no one wanted them, as you can't cut grass when it's covered with snow.”

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Terry Matthews, born on June 6, 1943, is an outstanding business magnate. He has over four decades of experience in the technology and telecommunications industry, has founded numerous successful enterprises, and has promoted technological innovation on a global scale. more

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