‘When you’re investing in someone, think of it as a relationship rather than a transaction. The best relationships are based on trust, respect and mutual interests. And those relationships are the best way to make money.’
‘The most important asset you will ever have, and the one that appreciates the most, is the human capital you hire, develop and retain.’
‘Money is important, but don’t forget what makes life really worth living: family, friends and health. Success is about passion guided by priorities.’
‘Success happens when everyone pays attention to the mutual interests and partners.’
‘Don’t be afraid to try something new. Take a few risks, make a few mistakes. That’s how you will learn. I’ve made money on many deals because of the mistakes I’ve made on earlier deals.’
‘No one comes to the table with everything needed to build a successful business. Often the most successful people are the ones who’ve built a team of partners to help them along.’
‘I don’t care what your choices are, I care that you’ve made choices and haven’t just been watching from the sidelines.’
‘Spend time studying various subjects like history of the world politics, or religion. Travel. The business world can wait for your arrival. It takes time to figure out what you can uniquely offer the world.’
‘One of the best ways I know to find real and lasting significance in life is to enrich the lives of others.’
‘Never be afraid to fail. Be afraid of not learning from mistakes.‘
‘Success and happiness is the result of aligning daily actions and decisions with authentic personal priorities and principles.’
‘If you are not passionate about the business you’re going into, you are never going to succeed.’
‘Watch out for people who pretend to know it all. If you don’t know, say so. It’s a simple statement that only enhances credibility.’
‘Until you can sell it, you have no product, and until you can sell it at a profit, you have no business.’
‘Being able to sell yourself and your ideals is as fundamental to business as understanding the value of a brand, knowing how to build goodwill with clients, and the importance of product differentiation.’
‘The best measure of happiness is not the size of your wallet, but the size of your smile.’
‘Besides being one of the best ways to address the world’s problems, charitable giving is also one of the best ways to grow a business.’
‘Money is great, but it really can’t buy happiness. If you measure success by the size of your wallet, you’re destined to be unhappy. The best measure of happiness is not the size of your wallet, but the size of your smile.’
‘Don’t forget to give something back. No act of charity is too small. Focus on making money- but also focus on making a difference in your community.’
‘Anything you do out of a sense of obligation is going to have a different outcome than when you act out of a sense of opportunity.’
‘Happiness really rests in relationship with friends and family, taking care of one’s health and spiritual needs, doing meaningful work and giving back to the community.’
Source
W. Brett Wilson (2012). Redefining Success: Still Making Mistakes
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