Several weeks ago, I was in San Diego, California for the annual convention of the National Speakers Association.  As a past national President, I am always invited to the Board of Directors dinner which is usually quite special.  This year it was very special.  It was special because Ron Karr, the NSA President, introduced to us Dennis Connor, the winner of three America's Cup yacht races.  I was a big fan of Dennis back the in the late 80's and frequently quoted from the strategic insights in his book, The Art of Winning.

Dennis spoke about his experience winning the America's Cup for the New York Yacht Club, then losing the Cup, and then creating the opportunity to win it back. I was very familiar with his story because I had been following the America's cup back then, and even had the opportunity to attend some races in San Diego the year he brought the race back to America from Australia.

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