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There is a story told at Wharton University of a brilliant student from Mexico
who ran out of money because of a financial crisis affecting his country.

The day before this student had to give up his studies and return home,
a scholarship opportunity miraculously appeared.
Russ Ackoff, thank you for everything you have taught us.
You are a true servant-leader.

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