This week, sat on a train heading towards the "Big Smoke", I was reading a book on business development. In that book, the author asked a specific question:
"What strongly held belief do you have that makes you perfect for your business?"
I strongly believe...
I believe in putting more power in the hands of players and their families, and that is what I can do.
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