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It’s those who follow the road less traveled who create new industries, invent new products, build long-lasting enterprises, and inspire those around them to push their abilities to the highest levels of achievement.
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066 |
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The best ideas are those that create a new mind-set or sense a need before others do, and it takes an astute investor to recognize an idea that not only is ahead of its time but also has long-term prospects.
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077 |
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…if you want to achieve widespread impact and lasting value, be bold.
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106 |
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Convincing shareholders to increase their investment is probably the hardest part of an entrepreneur’s work.
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143 |
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When companies fail, or fail to grow, it’s almost always because they don’t invest in the people, the systems, and the process they need.
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145 |
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You can’t create a world-class enterprise without investing in it.
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146 |
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Once you’ve figured out what you want to do, find someone who has done it before.
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152 |
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…with the right mentor, don’t be afraid to expose your vulnerabilities. Admit you don’t know what you don’t know.
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152 |
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Without romance and vision, a business has no soul, no spirit to motivate its people to achieve something great. But a successful company can’t sustain itself on exhilarating ideas alone.
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160 |
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There is much to be gained by enlisting partners and colleagues who are committed to the same goals.
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