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Drive a clunker
You’ve done well. You’ve risen to the top by your own efforts. It’s time you rewarded yourself with a big, shiny, new car.
I guarantee it’ll end up being the most expensive car you’ll ever buy.
The reason you’ve been successful is because you’ve taken other people with you. They’ve made huge efforts on your behalf to build the business.
So, you’re all in it together, working towards a common goal, and then you suddenly pitch up driving a Porsche. What do you think that’s going to do to everyone’s motivation?
I’m not saying you shouldn’t enjoy the fruits of your labours and a reward for all the risks you’ve taken. All I’m saying is the price you will have to add to everyone’s salary, or the subsequent drop in performance, ...
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