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.
BARBARA CORCORANThe wheels of justice – they’re square wheels.
More Barbara Corcoran Quotes
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In New York City, the meek don’t inherit the earth. The big mouth does.
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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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Don’t teach talent that isn’t there.
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It’s rumored that doing well in real estate is to be able to close a deal. I did not find that to be the case for myself, I was probably the worst closer out there and I didn’t find that was true of my top super stars either.
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Rent a wide-angle lens and good lighting, get rid of your clutter and post at least eight great photos to win the beauty contest.
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A whopping 89 percent of buyers start their home search online. How your house looks online is the modern equivalent of ‘curb appeal.’
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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 a house is priced appropriately, make a bid 10 percent below that amount.
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Innovation and creativity are the juiciest parts of running a business.
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People imitate their leader. Lead by example.
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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 wanted to be a 150% entrepreneur and a 150% mom, and I found that I was having a very hard time doing both. I was about 75% and 75% – still better than 100%, but not what I was accustomed to at work.
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If your house has been on the market for more than four months, take it off the market and re-list it in two months as ‘new.’
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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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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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