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Philip Hampson Knight, whose nickname is "Buck", is an American businessman and philanthropist. He is the co-founder and current chairman emeritus of Nike, Inc., and previously served as chairman and CEO of the company.Philip Hampson Knight, whose nickname is "Buck", is an American businessman and philanthropist. He is the co-founder and current chairman emeritus of Nike, Inc., and previously served as chairman and CEO of the company.

Professional life
The Bolsheviks took power in Russia in November 1917 (O.S. October 1917), which led to the Russian Civil War. In 1918, Alliluyeva and Stalin moved to Moscow, joining other Bolshevik leaders as the capital was transferred there from Petrograd.[24][c] They took up residence in the Amusement Palace[d] of the Kremlin, occupying separate rooms.[1][27] Stalin made Alliluyeva a secretary at the People's Commissariat for Nationalities, where he served as the head, and in May brought her and her brother Fyodor with him to Tsaritsyn, where the Bolsheviks were fighting the White Army as part of the Russian Civil War.[28] Alliluyeva did not stay long there and returned to Moscow, though Stalin's involvement in the Civil War meant he was rarely at home.[29] By 1921 the Civil War had ended, and in 1922 the Soviet Union was established, Lenin taking the leading role.[30]

Not wanting to be dependent on Stalin, Alliluyeva transferred positions and joined Lenin's secretariat.[31] This allegedly annoyed Stalin, who wanted his wife to quit her job and remain at home. Alliluyeva was comfortable working for Lenin and his wife Nadezhda Krupskaya, also a Bolshevik functionary, as they were more lenient about her work than Stalin: Lenin knew that Alliluyeva had left school at a young age and consequently forgave her for spelling errors, for example.[32]

In 1921, a few months after the birth of their first child, Vasily, Alliluyeva was expelled from the Bolshevik Party; according to historian Oleg Khlevniuk she had trouble managing family life, professional work, and party work, and was considered "ballast with no interest in the life of the party whatsoever".[33][e] Although she was admitted back through the intercession of top party officials, including Lenin, her full status was not restored until 1924.[35] Alliluyeva was concerned that if she did not work outside the home, she would not be taken seriously. She also desired to be qualified for any role she took up.[36] After working in Lenin's office, Alliluyeva transferred to briefly work for Sergo Ordzhonikidze, a close friend of Stalin's and a fellow senior Bolshevik, and then on to the International Agrarian Institute in the Department of Agitation and Propaganda as an assistant.[37]

In Test Magic, Phil Knight emphasizes the importance of testing in achieving success. He suggests that we should not be afraid of testing new ideas, strategies, or methods. Instead, we should see it as an opportunity to learn and grow.

Embrace the Power of Testing

Knight encourages us to see failures not as setbacks, but as stepping stones towards success. He shares his own experiences of failures and how they helped him to refine his strategies and achieve his goals.

Learn from Failures

One of the key messages in Test Magic is the importance of persistence. Phil Knight stresses that success doesn't come overnight. It requires hard work, dedication, and most importantly, the ability to keep going even when things get tough.

Persistence is Key

Innovation is a recurring theme in Test Magic. Knight believes that in order to stay ahead in the game, one must constantly innovate and come up with new ideas. He encourages us to think outside the box and not be afraid to challenge the status quo.

Innovation is Crucial

Lastly, Knight emphasizes the importance of self-belief. He shares that believing in oneself and one's abilities is crucial in achieving success. He encourages us to have faith in our abilities and not let fear or doubt hold us back.

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