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THINK LIKE A CHAMPION
versa. If you treat me a certain way, then I can treat you that way,
too. Some people call that the old “an eye for an eye” approach,
but I call it playing fair. Sometimes the only way to deal with a
bully is to punch him back. Let them know who they’re dealing
with. Fair play is fair play—and once again, don’t take it personally.
It’s wise to be circumspect, and some people just say “get your-
self out of the picture” first in order to see the big picture. Don’t
take personally what is not meant personally. A lot of times peo-
ple misdirect their anger, and if you take it personally, you’ll be-
come a punching bag for angry darts. I’ve had people say totally
off-the-wall things to me, which I can now deflect, knowing that
about 90 percent of the time their comments have next to noth-
ing to do with me. You have to develop a thick skin, and keep your
own positive wavelength going at all times.
Be tough, be smart, be personable, but don’t take things per-
sonally. That’s good business.

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