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Stories : Issue 14

 
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 One Way or Another
One Way or Another
By Christian Zazzali
I try to work through every scenario I can think of in advance to have everything lined up like dominoes -- but things still go wrong.
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 Enough is Enough
Enough Is Enough
By James Barrowman
It was the wrong answer because it made a simple design more complex and added little value to the mission at a major cost in time and dollars.
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 The Clock is Ticking
The Clock Is Ticking
By Dan Gundo
In my world of designing and creating new products, the one constant is speed -- not to mention the byproduct of speed: pressure.
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 Listening to that Voice Inside
Listening to That Voice Inside
By Dave Stickel
I had a lot of experience making quick decisions, but something told me to follow my instinct that this decision required more consideration.
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 Mr. Stardust's Wild Ride
Mr. Stardust's Wild Ride
By Dr. Kenneth L. Atkins
When I looked at the schedule and what had to happen with our initial funds, anxiety set in.
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