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They don’t have what it takes, and they never did!

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

“I think a lot of folks have probably learned a lesson about what it takes to be successful in this business,” Chambers said on a Feb. 19 investor call.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

And it seems like he decided this is what it takes.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

“Effort is what it takes to win in March,” Freeny said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

“True,” said Faraday, “but only good can come from a keen understanding of what it takes to be a scythe.”

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman