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From the 4th biggest military force in the world in 1918, the US Army shrank to number 18, just ahead of tiny Holland.
Speed produces nothing in manufacturing. Accuracy is the only straight line to great production.
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I'm Justin Duke — a software engineer, writer, and founder. I currently work as the CEO of Buttondown, the best way to start and grow your newsletter, and as a partner at Third South Capital.
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