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.
BARBARA CORCORANStop putting it off! Procrastination breeds guilt, guilt breeds depression, and depression breeds failure.
More Barbara Corcoran Quotes
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In business, you’re the Chief Salesman. Create a sense of demand, rather than waiting to have demand.
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Don’t get cocky just because you’ve had a good run. You can lose your business as fast as you’ve earned it.
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I was a hot-dog stand lady, I was an orphan housemother, I was a waitress 3 or 4 times. All of those jobs did not have good bosses. They basically told you what to do, when to do and when to hop. And I just didn’t like that very much.
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Confidence is overrated. It’s when we’re uncomfortable and looking for answers that we learn and grow the most.
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I’m never in control of my time during the workday.
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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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No loan is free. The costs are in your loan somewhere, maybe rolled into the amount to be refinanced or even coming at a higher interest rate.
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When you’re building a business, you’re either all in, or you’re not.
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Instead of assuming everything you’re being told is the truth, ask plenty of questions.
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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 hate entrepreneurs with beautiful business plans.
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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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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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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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Don’t teach talent that isn’t there.
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