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learned a lot from my father. I learned about competence and
Iefficiency. One of the best pieces of advice he ever gave me
was his favorite formula for success. I call it the Four-Step For-
mula: “Get in, get it done, get it done right, and get out.” In
looking back, I realize I also learned this by watching him in
action. That’s how he operated, and it worked.
Some people say that I’m blunt, that I’m brash, that I’m
no-nonsense. That’s all true. To me, it’s a compliment because
that’s how I get so much done. That doesn’t mean that I’m not
patient—because I am, but when it’s time to get moving on
something, the best thing to do is to get moving. I’ve seen

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