Legislators in Massachusetts spent more than three years honing their plan before laws were passed.

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The average team confronts 100 or more potential customers while honing its business plan and tweaking its product.

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Over time, those who have invested hours in honing their capabilities look naturally more talented, but this expertise is the function of committed, focused effort.

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