I gave up years ago on the concept that you could actually have balance in your life, I think it’s a phantom chase.
BARBARA CORCORANFailure is my specialty.
More Barbara Corcoran Quotes
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Make sure you pick good people to build your business with, as they’ll determine 80 percent of your success.
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I don’t invest anymore in entrepreneurs who don’t have charisma.
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If I could set a world record, it would be that I have 150 business partners, all with thriving businesses of their own that started with nothing and I made the difference to make them all billionaires.
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The difference between the real winners is how long they take to feel sorry for themselves. My winners feel it… but they come back up and say ‘hit me again.’
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That ability to pop back up is true of anyone who succeeds in their field.
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I had probably seven agents by the time I became a legitimate real estate broker.
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I hate entrepreneurs with beautiful business plans.
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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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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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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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If you want to be noticed, dress the part.
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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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The best time to expand is when people are asleep at the wheel.
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Leaders come in two flavors, expanders and containers. The best leadership teams have a mix of both.
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Shark Tales: How I turned $1,000 into a Billion Dollar Business.
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Become better at firing than hiring – it’s crucial for building a business.
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The power of publicity is more important than advertising.
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Don’t be afraid to go for positions, jobs or take on clients just outside of your knowledge base. It’s when you’re uncomfortable that you learn and grow the most.
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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.
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My best successes came on the heels of failures.
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Home staging used to be optional. Today, it’s a necessity in selling a house.
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Good salesmanship is nothing more than maximizing the positive and minimizing the negative.
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Your business is a part of yourself. Should it be? Who knows, but it sure feels that way. You can never really leave it.
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I did everything in my power to give my brokers brand identity and clout in the market. I saw my job as parent to build them up and if I took care of them, then they would take care of their customer.
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Especially if you’re over 40, shortening the term of your loan to pay it off sooner could make you mortgage-free in retirement.
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