I hadn’t learned to read by third grade, which wasn’t unusual for some kids. I knew something was wrong because I couldn’t see or understand the words the way the other kids did. I wasn’t the least bit bothered – until I was sent back to the second-grade classroom for reading help after school.
BARBARA CORCORANThe most expensive hobby a rich man could have is a boat, and the second most expensive hobby he could have is a very old house.
More Barbara Corcoran Quotes
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When you have chemistry with a potential hire, they will most likely become a great employee.
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If you’re having fun, you wind up innovating.
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Finding opportunity is a matter of believing it’s there.
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I was well motivated. What I wanted to do was work for myself. I had twenty two jobs before I started my business at the age of twenty three and I didn’t want one more boss telling me what to do. So I was motivated simply because I didn’t want a boss.
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In New York City, the meek don’t inherit the earth. The big mouth does.
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The most effective way to build a brand is not by spending millions in advertising, but by finding a clever way to keep your name in the press.
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I love myself. Anything that has my name I’m tickled to death.
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Your people smarts will prove ten times more valuable than all the book smarts you can’t get.
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Great sales people [don’t] have the ability to feel sorry for themselves.
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Failure is my specialty.
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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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I got along with people very well at every job I had, people liked me and I liked them and I loved being on my feet.
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I don’t invest anymore in entrepreneurs who don’t have charisma.
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Always choose attitude over experience. Always.
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Shark Tales: How I turned $1,000 into a Billion Dollar Business.
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