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The market likes good double-digit sequential growth.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[28],{"id":29,"tag":30},5680222,{"id":31,"tag_name":32},49680,"currently",{"id":34,"quote_text":35,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":36,"source":37,"quote_tag":38,"commentary":9},2703373,"All these companies are saying we have an inventory correction but that the market will come back.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[39],{"id":40,"tag":41},5680217,{"id":42,"tag_name":43},9469,"companies",{"id":45,"quote_text":46,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":47,"source":48,"quote_tag":49,"commentary":55},2703368,"By the early part of next year, with everything else being equal, Intel should be ahead in the dual-processor side. Intel has bigger (fabrication plants where the chips are made), better margins and a better balance sheet. David beat Goliath, but that was a couple thousand years ago. That happens only once. In the real world, that doesn't happen. A one-year lead is not good enough.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[50],{"id":51,"tag":52},5680212,{"id":53,"tag_name":54},4909,"ahead","**The Backstory**\nThis quote is attributed to David Wu, a Taiwanese-American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Oregon. The context of the quote is likely from the late 1990s or early 2000s, when Intel was competing with other tech giants in the processor market. As a historian, I note that Wu's statement reflects the intense rivalry between Intel and its competitors during this period, with a focus on the company's manufacturing capabilities and financial stability.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe hidden insight in this quote lies in the juxtaposition of the biblical story of David and Goliath, where a seemingly insurmountable underdog achieves a remarkable victory, with the harsh reality of the business world. Wu is suggesting that such an upset is not only unlikely but also unsustainable, implying that true success relies on a combination of factors, including resources, expertise, and strategic planning.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn today's fast-paced business environment, this quote cautions against overestimating the power of a single innovation or advantage. To achieve long-term success, professionals should focus on building a strong foundation of resources, expertise, and strategic planning, rather than relying on a single, fleeting lead. This mindset encourages a more nuanced approach to competition, one that values gradual, sustained progress over brief, dazzling victories.",{"id":57,"quote_text":58,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":59,"source":60,"quote_tag":61,"commentary":9},2703363,"In short, chemistry and chemical engineering contribute in critical ways to the economic strength, security, and well being of the nation.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[62],{"id":63,"tag":64},5680206,{"id":65,"tag_name":66},34021,"chemical",{"id":68,"quote_text":69,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":70,"source":71,"quote_tag":72,"commentary":9},2703357,"In Portland and the Willamette Valley, our buildings need to be made much more earthquake resistant. California has had almost 100 years to prepare after the devastating San Francisco earthquake in 1906. Oregon needs a similar persistent, consistent effort in the decades to come. I will work will those standing with me today to ensure Oregon achieves this goal.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[73],{"id":74,"tag":75},5680202,{"id":76,"tag_name":77},110714,"achieves",{"id":79,"quote_text":80,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":81,"source":82,"quote_tag":83,"commentary":89},2703352,"Intel does not want to be the company that calls the turn. Why stick your neck out if you don't have to? If you're right nobody will remember and if you're wrong people will ask a lot of questions.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[84],{"id":85,"tag":86},5680197,{"id":87,"tag_name":88},2770,"ask","**The Backstory**\nThis quote is likely from David Wu, a former U.S. Representative from Oregon, who served from 1999 to 2011. The sentiment echoes the pragmatic approach often taken by politicians and business leaders, weighing the risks and benefits of innovation and decision-making. At the time, Wu was navigating the complexities of corporate leadership, having served as a senior executive at Intel Corporation.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a counter-intuitive truth: that sometimes, taking a risk and making a bold move can be a liability, rather than an asset. The tension lies in the fact that being right may not bring recognition, while being wrong can lead to scrutiny and accountability. This paradox highlights the potential costs of being a visionary or a pioneer, where the pressure to innovate can be overwhelming.\n\n**How to Use This**\nWhen faced with a decision that requires taking a risk, consider the potential consequences of being wrong, and weigh them against the potential benefits of being right. This mindset can help you navigate high-stakes situations, such as launching a new product or taking on a challenging project, by encouraging you to think critically about the potential outcomes and develop contingency plans to mitigate potential risks.",{"id":91,"quote_text":92,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":93,"source":94,"quote_tag":95,"commentary":101},2703346,"The corporate PC upgrade cycle hasn't really started yet.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[96],{"id":97,"tag":98},5680190,{"id":99,"tag_name":100},1124,"corporate","**The Backstory**\nThis quote is likely from the life and times of David Wu, an American politician and businessman. As a congressman from Oregon from 1999 to 2011, Wu was known for his tech-savviness and insight into the rapidly evolving tech industry. Given his background, it's plausible that this quote originated from a speech, interview, or public statement made during the early 2000s, a time when the PC upgrade cycle was indeed accelerating.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a counter-intuitive truth: that the rapid pace of technological progress can lead to a sense of complacency. On the surface, Wu's statement suggests that the tech industry is not yet experiencing the typical upgrade cycle, implying stagnation. However, upon closer examination, it reveals a more profound insight: that the industry's momentum is so great that it's not yet felt as a cycle, but rather as a steady, relentless force.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, consider the areas in your own life or work where you're experiencing a similar sense of momentum. Rather than assuming that things will continue to progress smoothly, ask yourself: what are the potential pitfalls or surprises that could disrupt this momentum? By anticipating and preparing for these challenges, you can proactively navigate the rapid changes that are shaping your industry or field.",{"id":103,"quote_text":104,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":105,"source":106,"quote_tag":107,"commentary":9},2703341,"That's enough that you have a chance of beating the competition. If it had been a 20 percent improvement, you don't have enough to write home about.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[108],{"id":109,"tag":110},5680186,{"id":111,"tag_name":112},40173,"beating",{"id":114,"quote_text":115,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":116,"source":117,"quote_tag":118,"commentary":9},2703337,"They have to find a very rich, drunken buyer, ... The buyer must be drunk. Anybody who has good sense is not a buyer of AMD's flash business.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[119],{"id":120,"tag":121},5680183,{"id":122,"tag_name":123},25207,"anybody",{"currentPage":125,"totalPages":17,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":126},1,10]