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“The conventional asset-allocation method is like sheet music. It is prescribed, it has right answers and wrong answers and it sounds about the same every time. But jamming is different. Jamming is when you make the music. When you improvise and adapt to conditions. When you are creative.”

Quote by John Kao

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John Kao, born in 1950, is an accomplished author whose works span various genres, known for his profound insights and unique narrative style. more

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