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…the more accomplished the people we associate with, the greater our aspirations become.
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…trust is the essential element of mixing with powerful and famous people – trust that you’ll be discreet; trust that you have no ulterior motives… that you’ll deal with as people and not as stars… 252
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If you want to meet the movers and shakers directly, you have to become a joiner. It’s amazing how accessible people are when we meet them at events that speak to their interests. 255
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There’s nothing wrong with looking for ways to spend time with people who have accomplished more and have more wisdom than you. 258
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Once you put yourself in position to connect with the famous and powerful, the key is not to feel as if you’re undeserving or an imposter. You’re a star in your own right…
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People are always hungry to congregate with other people with similar interests, to make a difference in their communities, and to create an environment that makes it easier to do business.
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We all have the entrepreneurial spirit within us – if you can’t play on a specific mountain, there’s no reason not to build your own.
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Building a community of like-minded people around a common cause or interest is, and has always been, a very compelling proposition in its own right.
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The days when clubs were only for wealthy white men to consort with people just like themselves are over.
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…commitments [aren’t] commitments unless everyone involved [knows] what [is] on the table with absolute clarity.
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