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Steel and Kindness: Clash of the Skyscrapers

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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This chapter explores Paul Starrett's emotional turmoil as he faces a critical moment in his career while presenting a significant contract at the Biltmore Hotel. It highlights the challenges of balancing personal mental health with the high stakes of business during the skyscraper boom.

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