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He was too fast when he had no answer ready, too aggressive when he had one up his sleeve.

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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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