I became a larger than life figure for one reason only. When you’re quoted in the ‘Wall Street Journal,’ the ‘New York Times,’ constantly as the expert in the business people assume you’re a lot bigger than you are. And then I had to run like hell to catch up with my own image.
BARBARA CORCORANTaking chances almost always makes for happy endings.
More Barbara Corcoran Quotes
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If you stand back and analyze the best way to do something, you’ll be standing there forever. Follow your gut and jump right in!
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I hate entrepreneurs with beautiful business plans.
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Take some time to sit down and figure out how your big rival is promoting their brand and plan something smarter and more creative for yours!
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If you want to be noticed, dress the part.
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I had probably seven agents by the time I became a legitimate real estate broker.
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Insecurity is a wonderful motivator.
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Taking chances almost always makes for happy endings.
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If someone doesn’t fit in your company, you have an obligation to get rid of them, because you’re holding them back from excelling elsewhere.
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I think of my business and investments as extension of my family.
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If you get labeled a winner, people come along for the ride. Might as well enjoy it and they should too.
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Everybody thinks that they’re going to time the market, they’re going to sharpshoot the market, and buy right at the bottom. The truth of the matter is that nobody is good at it.
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Empathy for the people you’re working with and being aware of their needs…that’s the “big kahuna” in managing people.
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People want to do business with someone they like. If people like you, they’re going to want to do business with you. And if they don’t you’re going to have an almost insurmountable obstacle to overcome.
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I have a theory and I really believe it. I think your worst weakness can become your greatest single strength.
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If you want to have a creative culture, you can’t get it by reading books. You get it by example.
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