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“He who has saved one life has, as it were, saved the world entire”

In almost all the motivational literature on offer, readers are encouraged to become Go-Getters - to go out there and grab all they can as fast as they can. We are advising you to become a Go-Giver — someone who always gives more than they take.

We are not telling you to give all you can because we want you to become a charity. We are telling you to give generously because one of the most valuable attributes of any entrepreneur is an extensive, close- knit network of associates. No matter how successful you become, you will always need allies to help you out of a difficult situation. Or you will need partners to help you exploit a specific opportunity. Or you will need people to vouch for you to prospects or clients. Or you will simply need a favour.

There is an ancient African saying that says “A person is a person because of other people.” Start building your network now. Do as many favours for other people as you can. Deposit as much as you can into the Relationship Account. We promise you that there will come a time when you will need other people’s help. And nothing will destroy you faster than building a reputation as someone who keeps on taking without giving back:

What’s more, giving to other people can be a massive pleasure for its own sake. Both of us donate big chunks of our time to charity and helping emerging entrepreneurs. We do it because we know we have to. But we also do it because it gives meaning to our lives. If just one person becomes a successful entrepreneur as a result of this gesture, it will have been worth it.

So ask yourself how your business can add value to the community. Look for ways to become a net-contributor to your society.

We promise you/that whatever you give away will be repaid to you tenfold.

The Secret to maximizing your potential is child’s play: Don’t get frustrated, get fascinated!!

Frustrate: To make plans or efforts worthless or of no avail; defeat; baffle; nullify

Fascinate: To attract and hold spellbound by a unique power; to arouse the interest or curiosity; to cast under a spell; to capture the interest.

Here’s a tip for all aspiring entrepreneurs: if you want to become more successful, spend more time with children under the age of six. You know why? Because young kids don’t get frustrated, they stay fascinated. They are always exploring. They get excited all the time. Everything is an adventure for them. And they ask the most amazing questions.

In fact, if you want to stay successful, we believe some part of you needs to stay a child. Unless you can sustain a childlike fascination for what you’re doing, eventually the pressure and the stress will grind down your spirit. We believe it’s this childlike idealism and capacity for enthusiasm that sustains many of the country’s top entrepreneurs in times of crisis.

So from now on, eliminate the word - “frustrated” - from your vocabulary. And replace it with the word - “fascinated”. C’mon, try it.

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