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# James Ling

(1922–2004)   Entrepreneur

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James Ling was an entrepreneur.

## Quick Facts About James Ling

Born December 31, 1922

Died December 17, 2004

Profession Entrepreneur

## About James Ling

American businessman (1922–2004)... \| James Joseph "Jimmy" Ling was an American businessman and former head of Ling-Temco-Vought corporation. While at its helm, Ling used LTV funds to purchase a large number of corporations, and was one of the more famous of the 1960s conglomerate managers.

##  Quotes by James Ling

> [Don't tell me how hard you work. Tell me how much you get done.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/james-ling/don-t-tell-me-how-hard-you-work-tell-me-how-much-you-get-done/)

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