"At any given time, we are becoming the average of the five people with whom we are most closely associated. Don't ever underestimate the importance of whom you choose to be with. And remember, when you have an opportunity to learn from someone who is exceptionally smart or successful, capture the gems they send your way." ~~ Kenneth H Blanchard, Don Hutson and Ethan Willis (Book: The One Minute Entrepreneur)
"Write your values down and make sure you read them every day. Then, when your gut tells you you've violated one, stop. Take note and get back on the right path." ~~ Kenneth H Blanchard, Don Hutson and Ethan Willis (Book: The One Minute Entrepreneur)
"You never need to cheat to win. Remember that what's right is more important than who is right." ~~ Kenneth H Blanchard, Don Hutson and Ethan Willis (Book: The One Minute Entrepreneur)
"You'll be the same year after year except for the people you meet and the books you read." ~~ Kenneth H Blanchard, Don Hutson and Ethan Willis (Book: The One Minute Entrepreneur)
"You can get what you want in life is you help other people get what they want." ~~ Kenneth H Blanchard, Don Hutson and Ethan Willis (Book: The One Minute Entrepreneur)
"It's not who you know that counts; it's who knows you and what they think of you." ~~ Kenneth H Blanchard, Don Hutson and Ethan Willis (Book: The One Minute Entrepreneur)
"When you feel moments impacting your destiny seize the opportunity." ~~ Kenneth H Blanchard, Don Hutson and Ethan Willis (Book: The One Minute Entrepreneur)
"Humility helps you to be open to learning and growing in your field of expertise." ~~ Kenneth H Blanchard, Don Hutson and Ethan Willis (Book: The One Minute Entrepreneur)
"Take care of your numbers and your numbers will take care of you." ~~ Kenneth H Blanchard, Don Hutson and Ethan Willis (Book: The One Minute Entrepreneur)
"To create a success business you must first master the basics." ~~ Kenneth H Blanchard, Don Hutson and Ethan Willis (Book: The One Minute Entrepreneur)
"For a mentor to be effective, you have to be an enthusiastic and committed protégé." ~~ Kenneth H Blanchard, Don Hutson and Ethan Willis (Book: The One Minute Entrepreneur)
"Always visualize your desired outcome ahead of time." ~~ Kenneth H Blanchard, Don Hutson and Ethan Willis (Book: The One Minute Entrepreneur)
"In sales and in every other business, you are constantly on stage so act like it." ~~ Kenneth H Blanchard, Don Hutson and Ethan Willis (Book: The One Minute Entrepreneur)
"Identify what you're passionate about doing. Look to do more of it. Don't quit your day job until you've got some success under your belt. If nobody will pay you to what you love, you have a hobby, not a career." ~~ Kenneth H Blanchard, Don Hutson and Ethan Willis (Book: The One Minute Entrepreneur)
"On the entrepreneurial path, few people come into your life without a reason." ~~ Kenneth H Blanchard, Don Hutson and Ethan Willis (Book: The One Minute Entrepreneur)
"Becoming a successful entrepreneur and having a spouse are not mutually exclusive. When it comes to finding a life partner, character and values trump personality and looks. To build a great marriage, especially if you're an entrepreneur, make sure you commit to spending time together outside of meals and sleeping." ~~ Kenneth H Blanchard, Don Hutson and Ethan Willis (Book: The One Minute Entrepreneur)
"You and your spouse are a team. Act like one." ~~ Kenneth H Blanchard, Don Hutson and Ethan Willis (Book: The One Minute Entrepreneur)
"Too many people dream too small. Remember you'll never achieve more than you think you can. So create a big dream." ~~ Kenneth H Blanchard, Don Hutson and Ethan Willis (Book: The One Minute Entrepreneur)
"Never let your expenses outstrip your revenue." ~~ Kenneth H Blanchard, Don Hutson and Ethan Willis (Book: The One Minute Entrepreneur)
"Don't be a banker for your customers. Timely collection of invoices is crucial." ~~ Kenneth H Blanchard, Don Hutson and Ethan Willis (Book: The One Minute Entrepreneur)
"Your customers are a company's lifeblood-- they pay the bills." ~~ Kenneth H Blanchard, Don Hutson and Ethan Willis (Book: The One Minute Entrepreneur)
"Nurture your people. They make it all happen, Without them, you have no company." ~~ Kenneth H Blanchard, Don Hutson and Ethan Willis (Book: The One Minute Entrepreneur)
"Don't be afraid to seek advice when your business goes to a new level." ~~ Kenneth H Blanchard, Don Hutson and Ethan Willis (Book: The One Minute Entrepreneur)
"Making profit is always a necessity if you want to stay in a business. As an entrepreneur, the secret to success is generating CASH CASH CASH. Without good cash management you'll never make it as an entrepreneur." ~~ Kenneth H Blanchard, Don Hutson and Ethan Willis (Book: The One Minute Entrepreneur)
"Profit is the applause you get for taking care of your customers and creating a motivational environment for your people." ~~ Kenneth H Blanchard, Don Hutson and Ethan Willis (Book: The One Minute Entrepreneur)
"Look for Moment of Truth with your customers, to create the kind of experience you want them to have." ~~ Kenneth H Blanchard, Don Hutson and Ethan Willis (Book: The One Minute Entrepreneur)
"Don't create a company of ducks. Let your people soar like eagles to deliver superior customer service." ~~ Kenneth H Blanchard, Don Hutson and Ethan Willis (Book: The One Minute Entrepreneur)
"Working people today want a partnership relationship, not a top-down hierarchy." ~~ Kenneth H Blanchard, Don Hutson and Ethan Willis (Book: The One Minute Entrepreneur)
"An efficient performance management helps people win rather than rating and berating them. The best management includes day-to-day coaching that catches people doing things right and redirects their efforts when they are off-base." ~~ Kenneth H Blanchard, Don Hutson and Ethan Willis (Book: The One Minute Entrepreneur)
"Passionate people and loyal customers drive success in your organization." ~~ Kenneth H Blanchard, Don Hutson and Ethan Willis (Book: The One Minute Entrepreneur)
"Long-term success is about more than making tomorrow's number." ~~ Kenneth H Blanchard, Don Hutson and Ethan Willis (Book: The One Minute Entrepreneur)
"Success is not just about having a successful career. It's about having a great life." ~~ Kenneth H Blanchard, Don Hutson and Ethan Willis (Book: The One Minute Entrepreneur)
"Relationships at work and at home can deteriorate when they aren't nourished." ~~ Kenneth H Blanchard, Don Hutson and Ethan Willis (Book: The One Minute Entrepreneur)
"A strength taken to an extreme can become a liability. Keep your priorities in order." ~~ Kenneth H Blanchard, Don Hutson and Ethan Willis (Book: The One Minute Entrepreneur)
"Work to balance your business life with the rest of your life." ~~ Kenneth H Blanchard, Don Hutson and Ethan Willis (Book: The One Minute Entrepreneur)
"It's better to patiently implement a solid business strategy than to recklessly push for growth." ~~ Kenneth H Blanchard, Don Hutson and Ethan Willis (Book: The One Minute Entrepreneur)
"The wrong leader can send you off in direction you don't want to go. The right leader at the right time can help steer things in the right direction." ~~ Kenneth H Blanchard, Don Hutson and Ethan Willis (Book: The One Minute Entrepreneur)
Hope you enjoyed reading this collection of quotes.
