Stephen Cooper
Stephen Cooper
anywhere bankruptcy confident emerge enron nearly position start strong
They don't start with anywhere nearly as strong a position as this company. They were able to emerge from bankruptcy and I am confident Enron will also,
became blame convenient deal ignore issues people raised seems unpleasant
He raised some issues that were embarrassing and unpleasant in that people didn't really want to deal with them. It seems like it became more convenient to ignore what he had to say and blame the messenger.
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I came into this knowing if I got a chance to be signed, I'd have a chance to play and earn a spot. I never doubted myself. I knew I could play if I got an opportunity.
best black chance definitely drafted free mark pick team
It was a black mark on me. I had a chance to get drafted and get like a $50,000 or so bonus, but I didn't even get drafted and I think that definitely was a big part of it. I think it was better for me in the long run, though, because as a free agent, I could pick the best team for me to go to.
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You can't rely on word of mouth to keep expanding the circuit of very loyal customers.