The biggest challenge in business is not the competition, it’s what goes on inside your own head
BARBARA CORCORANIf you want to have a creative culture, you can’t get it by reading books. You get it by example.
More Barbara Corcoran Quotes
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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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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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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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Buy with your heart, not your head. You can look at all the aspects that make a purchase practical, but that kind of thinking makes it an investment rather than a home.
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People imitate their leader. Lead by example.
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That ability to pop back up is true of anyone who succeeds in their field.
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My best successes came on the heels of failures.
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The 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.
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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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Finding opportunity is a matter of believing it’s there.
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Every single thing I learned about marketing and building my business, I learned from my mom, and she had never been in the workforce. She just had great practical sense.
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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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People want to do business with someone they like. If people like you, they’re going to want to do business with you. And if they don’t you’re going to have an almost insurmountable obstacle to overcome.
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When you have chemistry with a potential hire, they will most likely become a great employee.
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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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