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...and this is one reason that many business die, the assumption that past performance is indicative of future results.
The reality is that you are making a bet with unlimited downside (e.g. a naked call in stock parlance) when you don't address technical debt.
"Sometimes, debts are written down."
One word: Enron.
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...and this is one reason that many business die, the assumption that past performance is indicative of future results.
The reality is that you are making a bet with unlimited downside (e.g. a naked call in stock parlance) when you don't address technical debt.
"Sometimes, debts are written down."
One word: Enron.