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#96 James J. Hill (Empire Builder of the Northwest)

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Bet Heavily on Your Edge in Life

Understanding the importance of land grants in the railroad industry is crucial. The government grants land as a means to enable works or as a reward for services. By obtaining land grants, the railroad could operate in the national interest, creating a national railroad system for transporting people, goods, and crops. Being obsessed with identifying and utilizing your edge in life is highlighted as a key lesson from Warren Buffett, emphasizing the importance of heavily investing in your strengths.

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