#54 The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt
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The Power of Efficiency in the Age of Van Derbilt
iron self-control proved to be as important to his success as his ruthlessness never did he let his emotions or ambitions get the best of him. Never had debt and never bought anything on credits he was economical almost too extreme so economical is another word for frugal frugality Was one of van derbilts most potent weapons as he hammered his opponents in this year of desperation. He could still make a profit or at least break even while the other companies that are fat and um and greedy couldn't.
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