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“The ones that have the edge are the ones who really have the temperament to look at a business, look at an industry and not care what the person next to them thinks about it, not care what they read about it in the newspaper, not care what they hear about it on the television, not listen to people…” quote by Allen C. Benello
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““The ones that have the edge are the ones who really have the temperament to look at a business, look at an industry and not care what the person next to them thinks about it, not care what they read about it in the newspaper, not care what they hear about it on the television, not listen to people who say, “This is going to happen,” or, “That’s going to happen.” You have to come to your own conclusions, and you have to do it based on facts that are available. If you don’t have enough facts to reach a conclusion, you forget it. You go on to the next one. You have to also have the willingness to walk away from things that other people think are very simple. A lot of people don’t have that. I don’t know why it is. I’ve been asked a lot of times whether that was something that you’re born with or something you learn. I’m not sure I know the answer. Temperament’s important.””

Allen C. Benello

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Answer Temperament Business Edge Ones People Think Person Thinks Temperament Important

About This Quote

Success requires independent judgment, relying on facts, and the willingness to abandon popular but unsupported ideas.

In simple terms: Think for yourself, base decisions on facts, and walk away when evidence is lacking.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate a fact‑driven, independent mindset.

Themes

independence critical thinking decision making risk assessment temperament

Mood

determined analytical confident

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • business strategy
  • investment decisions
  • product development
  • leadership
  • entrepreneurship

Key Concepts

cognitive bias information overload confirmation bias

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you verify the facts before deciding?
  • When have you walked away from a popular idea?
A Different Perspective

Relying solely on intuition can lead to costly errors; facts may be incomplete or misleading.

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