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Dumb and Gets Things Done (2010)
Someone once asked Napoleon how he decided where to assign soldiers. Napoleon's reply was that it's simple: soldiers are either smart or dumb, lazy or energetic. The smart and energetic I make field commanders. They know what to do and can rally the troops to do it. The smart and lazy I make generals. They
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Career & ManagementLife, Learning & Writing2023
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| Jun 14, 2023 | Dumb and Gets Things Done (2010) by vinnyglennon | 221 | 142 |
| Dec 27, 2010 | Dumb and gets things done by fogus | 103 | 24 |
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