The story of my billion-dollar business starts like this. I borrowed $1,000 from a friend.
BARBARA CORCORANGreat sales people [don’t] have the ability to feel sorry for themselves.
More Barbara Corcoran Quotes
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The worst that could happen is I lose my company and go back to being a waitress. I don’t think money’s a great aspiration for a lot of people that succeed. They they have other motivations that turn them on. And money was not one of mine.
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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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I don’t invest anymore in entrepreneurs who don’t have charisma.
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That ability to pop back up is true of anyone who succeeds in their field.
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A complainer is like a Death Eater because there’s a suction of negative energy. You can catch a great attitude from great people.
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People imitate their leader. Lead by example.
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Taking chances almost always makes for happy endings.
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You may not like the idea of putting money into a home when you’re moving out. But it’s demanded by the market. You need to show it off. You don’t have to rip out the kitchen and bathroom. But maybe replace the tiles or the countertops. Get professional advice.
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I gave up years ago on the concept that you could actually have balance in your life, I think it’s a phantom chase.
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If a house is priced appropriately, make a bid 10 percent below that amount.
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Figure out what past efforts amounted to nothing and label them your “not to do” list. Post the list where you’ll see it.
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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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All the best things that happened to me happened after I was rejected. I knew the power of getting past no.
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The difference between successful people and others is how long they spend time feeling sorry for themselves.
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Harebrained schemes often lead to great discoveries.
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