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The Fat Smoker

(06:34)

All companies know what they need to do to be successful. The trick is to have the determination and courage to not give into the temptation of short-term gains.

NOTES FOR THE EPISODE:

00:38 — Introduction

01:03 — The fat smoker

02:04 — The avoided inevitable: Eat less, exercise more.

03:35 — The courage to change

03:55 — Go to class, do the homework: The temptation of short-term gains

05:28 — Conclusion