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Speed of change

Consider a racing car - consider how it turns, and how important it is to plan in advance of that turn; get the racing line wrong and you will not take the turn at optimum speed; brake too late and you will run wide or spin; break too early and you will lose ground. Knowing the corner helps. Knowing and responding to the track conditions helps. Having the right car set up (by your team) helps.

Now apply these thoughts to your business.

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