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S W I M A G A I N S T T H E T I D E

When an employee told me, “I think it’s good enough” in ref-
erence to an unfinished project, I fired him. Good enough? It
wasn’t good enough for me, and if it was good enough for him, he
shouldn’t be working for me. I want people who want more than
good enough. I want employees who want great and will go the
extra mile for the very best. I don’t want to have to tell them; I
want them to do it on their own.

M A K E I T H A P P E N I N Y O U R L I F E

Don’t be afraid to take risks, do what you love, and chart
your own course. Here’s what to do:

• Ask yourself whether you’re doing what you want and
what is right for you.

• Measure yourself against your feelings, ambition, needs,
and goals, not those of others.

• Ignore the expectations of others. Stand up to your
friends, family, teachers, colleagues, and those who think
that they know what’s best for you. Plug into your own
energy.

BEWARE

A fine line exists between bravery and stupidity. Check out the
tides, test the water, and know what you’re getting into before
you dive in.

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