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The finest steel has to go through the hottest fire. - Richard M. Nixon

The finest steel has to go through the hottest fire. - Richard M. Nixon

Author Brian Lee
Category Productivity
The finest steel has to go through the hottest fire. - Richard M. Nixon

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Brian Lee used to be the Chief of Product Management at Lifehack. He personally designed and conducted over 1500 personal coaching sessions, interviews, and training activities for positions ranging from executives,...

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