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Those who don’t learn to delegate, build little prison cells for themselves, and that’s a lousy way to live. The sun will rise after you’re dead, pal. Learn how to delegate and then spend more time with your family. They’re important. Network.
And that’s why I think one of the most important things you can do is to get online and network with your fellow professionals. Together we’re stronger than any individual. Cast your bread upon cyberspace. Take your time before answering.
Speaking of the Internet, we’re now living in a world that runs at lighting speed and on instant communication. It is so easy to shoot off a snappy (or downright nasty) reply to someone on an Internet bulletin board or chat room. But even at this speed, you still have the luxury of time – if you’re a mature adult. I urge you to use that time wisely, to think before you hit the Send key. Take a deep breath and give yourself some time. Maybe even take a day or two before answering. There’s enough pressure in this business already. Don’t be mean to others. Support your wholesaler. Especially nowadays when they have so much competition. A good wholesaler earns and deserves your business and your loyalty. Keep him healthy and he’ll do the same for you. Hug your kids. If you’re lucky enough to have them, hug them often because they have expiration dates. And I know that your business is very important, and that you have to devote lots of time to it to build a future for your family and make money, and that you have to get up at the crack of dawn and stay out late at industry association meetings and you’re doing it for your family and all that. But your kids are only going to be kids for a little while.
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When I was growing up in this business I had a bunch of old-timers that I would call on for technical and business help. They were all local people and they were wonderful to me. Today, thanks to the Internet, my circle has widened and now includes people who are all over the world. These people have experience that I’ll never have. We meet here on the Wall, and we help each other every day. No one person has all the answers but when we come together we form a critical mass that can solve just about any problem, be it technical or business related.
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