There is a very pervasive entrepreneurial myth that you need to be passionate about your business in order to be successful.

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It is important to be clear about your priorities and understand your ability to reach your goals while keeping your priorities in order.

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In order to get customers talking about your company, you need to give them something to talk about.

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"The kind of English taught in schools is so divorced from real life - you can't order a meal or talk about your favorite pop song" by memorizing textbook phrases.

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Now, think about that kind of impact next time you order your drink.

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We are prepared to meet immediately with you and your advisors in order to answer any questions about our proposal and to work out the details for moving toward a definitive transaction agreement.

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And will it be that hard to triangulate what others say to, and about, you in order for big corporations to get a better idea of your whole story?

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In order to behave differently as a leader, you have to first shift your beliefs about what it means to be a leader.

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