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Charles Koch

01/26/22

@ Joe Lonsdale

You want to focus on maximizing the value you create for others, and if they don't reward you for it, you need to find better customers.

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Charles Koch: How a Love of Philosophy Unlocked Exponential Growth

@ Joe Lonsdale

Charles Koch: How a Love of Philosophy Unlocked Exponential Growth

01/26/22

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