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by
Bob Burg
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February 19 - February 21, 2020
‘I believe that a person can reach a certain level of success without being particularly special. But to get really, really big, to reach the kind of stratospheric success we’re talking about, people need to have something on the inside, something that’s genuine.’ ”
most people just laugh when they hear that the secret to success is giving.” He paused. “Then again, most people are nowhere near as successful as they wish they were.”
You get what you expect.
“Ultimately, the world treats you more or less the way you expect to be treated.”
“A very useful thing to remember: appearances can be deceiving.” He slid over to make room for the chef. “Truth is, they nearly always are.”
“Your true worth is determined by how much more you give in value than you take in payment.”
“Your income is determined by how many people you serve and how well you serve them.”
“Of course he seems relaxed. He is relaxed. Whoever said being anxious gets more accomplished?”
“Your influence is determined by how abundantly you place other people’s interests first.”
The most valuable thing you have to give people is yourself.
Every giving can happen only because it is also a receiving.…