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![“This book [ "Win"] is based on the interviews with three dozen Fortune 400 - or Forbes 400, the richest people, and a couple dozen of the top CEOs.I wanted to know what language they use to be successful, and I wanted to know the attributes that could then be applied to the average individual.” quote by Frank Luntz](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/68b/frank-luntz-4874_attributes_this-book-win-is-based-on-the-interviews_883871.jpg)
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