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Compromise: The Enemy of Success

If you have ever had a bad back or neck, you know how much a nagging pain caused by misalignment can wear you down over time, without you really noticing. You also know how easy it can be to live with the pain for a considerable period before the discomfort becomes so bad you are finally forced to seek out the help of a professional. It's only when the doctor takes an X-ray and tells you your spine is misaligned and the nerves are pinched that you wake up to the need to finally find a permanent solution. You are forced to face the reality that continuing to pop Tylenol morning, noon and night is only masking a much more serious underlying condition.

It's the same in business. There are some well-known but ...

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