Brian Tracy Quotes
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Whatever you are, always be a good one.
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I work with people who come up with an idea and people throw money at it. They say, "Geeze, can I give you some money? Can I get a piece of that?" So, if your concept is good everything else becomes much easier. If your concept is unclear, then everything else is harder
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Knowledge is the raw material of production and value in this age. It used to be that the main difference between people in our society was between those who have more and those who have less. Today, however, the difference is between those who know more and those who know less.
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Most companies, 97 percent or more, put all their focus on clever advertising and clever taglines to get people to buy average or mediocre products. You need to back off and offer a really good product or service.
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If you consistently and persistently do the things that other successful people do, nothing in the world can stop you from being a big success also.
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Be absolutely clear about who you are and what you stand for. Refuse to compromise.
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Praise is a powerful people-builder. Catch individuals doing something right.
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After every difficulty, ask yourself two questions: 'What did I do right?' and 'What would I do differently?
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Courage comes from acting courageously on a day-to-day basis.
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I began writing books after speaking for several years and I realize that when you have a written book people think that you're smarter than you really are if I can joke. But it's interesting. People will buy your book and hire you without reading the book just because you have a book and you have a book on a subject that they think is of interest to themselves or e to their company.
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In the sales profession, the real work begins after the sale is made.
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The simple act of writing down a goal and making a written plan for its accomplishment moves you to the top 3 percent.
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If rejection destroys your self-esteem, you're letting others hold you as an emotional hostage.
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We feel good about ourselves to the exact degree we feel in control of our lives.
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All improvement in your life begins with an improvement in your mental pictures.
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If you read one hour per day in your field, that will translate into about one book per week. One book per week translates into about 50 books per year. 50 books per year will translate into about 500 books over the next ten years.
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The definition of flexibility is being constantly open to the fact that you might be on the wrong track.
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Never assume you understand. Ask the questions.
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Accept that you are where you are and what you are because of your own choices and decisions.
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The act of taking the first step is what separates the winners from the losers.
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You can't help the poor by becoming one of them.
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Aristotle once said that wisdom (the ability to make good decisions) is a combination of experience plus reflection. The more time that you take to think about your experiences, the more vital lessons you will gain from them.
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Lack of planning is the cause of most failures.
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How often does the tightrope walker balance when walking across the tightrope? All the time! It is the same thing if you really want to have a successful career, and you want to have a happy home life. It is a matter of balance.