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THINK LIKE A CHAMPION
I was listening to some Europeans once and they seemed to
agree that Americans didn’t seem to know their roots. Of course,
their roots go back for many more centuries than ours and may
be easier to decipher because many of us have ancestors from dif-
ferent countries. But it gave me a reason to think about what they
said, and I realized in many cases they were right. I recently went
to Scotland, as my mother’s side of the family is of Scottish ances-
try, and I’ve spent time studying that country and therefore my
heritage. It could even explain why I love golf so much—it orig-
inated in Scotland.
I found that I enjoyed learning about Scotland and it has
broadened my horizons as well as my interests as a businessman. I
am building a golf course in Aberdeen, Scotland,that will be spec-
tacular, and I very much enjoyed my visit and meeting the peo-
ple from that culture and country. I also realized I still have a lot
to learn, which will no doubt lead me into more interesting ven-
tures as well as adventures.
Take my advice and never be a know-it-all. First of all, it’s
impossible to know everything, and second of all, it’s just no
fun—for you or anyone else. And third, you will be missing out
on some great adventures. So remember to think big by expand-
ing your horizons at the same time you’re expanding your net
worth. That’s what significant success is about.

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