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“People Wisdom” from Gandhi

General, Influence, SuccessBy Bob Burg January 15, 2017 13 Comments

In his terrific new book, Reinvent Yourself, prolific author, entrepreneur, blogger, podcaster, and serial reinventor-of-self, James Altucher shares a ton of wisdom. Included are lessons from business titans to historical figures; world-class athletes to top entertainers, and many more. And, in his usual humble, self-effacing way, he shares golden nuggets of wisdom from…himself as he takes…

True Wisdom… and False Lessons

Blog, SuccessBy Bob Burg June 17, 2015 10 Comments

A famous teaching by Mark Twain in his Pudd’nhead Wilson’s New Calendar says: “We should be careful to get out of an experience only the wisdom that is in it, and stop there; lest we be like the cat that sits down on a hot stove-lid. She will never sit down on a hot stove-lid…

The Next Best Thing to Controlling Our Brand

Blog, Influence, The Go-GiverBy Bob Burg July 16, 2014 6 Comments

At our recent Speaker Certification Training for a group of our Certified Go-Giver Speakers, the following was pointed out: “Bob, you are really protective of your brand.” All heads nodded in agreement…including mine. Allow me — if I may — to set the stage: On the day that our speakers were giving their presentations, whenever…

Be a Power Connector – A Chat with Judy Robinett

Blog, Interviews, SuccessBy Bob Burg May 9, 2014 12 Comments

We met via an introduction from Wharton Professor and noted bestselling author, Dr. Adam Grant. He told me she was someone I needed to connect with. And, when Adam says that, I listen! It was immediately obvious that Judy Robinett was a person with that special combination of huge business acumen and an even bigger…

Avoiding Those Unnecessary “Headaches”

Blog, General, SuccessBy Bob Burg June 21, 2013 22 Comments

Aside from what is learned directly from reading an article, I find they often trigger ideas that can be applied in other, more specific areas. Not very surprising when realizing success principles are success principles and transfer across the board. Such was the case when reading investment authority Steve Sjuggerud’s guest post recently in the…

The Two Reasons We Really Buy

Blog, Endless Referrals, Influence, Success, The Go-GiverBy Bob Burg November 12, 2012 36 Comments

Minutes before presenting last Friday morning for my client, WinWholesale, Inc. at their annual convention, I was speaking with COO, Monte Salsman. He shared with me a great piece of advice provided by one of his mentors nearly 20 years ago: “People buy only two things: solutions to problems and good feelings.” BINGO!!!!! Yep, think…

What Am I Supposed To Learn From This?

Blog, General, SuccessBy Bob Burg June 29, 2012 27 Comments

Very grateful for all your feedback from our previous post where we looked at a gem of wisdom shared years ago that has made a significant difference in my life. Many of you learned that same lesson from the same man and shared great lessons from others that have benefited you. Let’s look at another…

One of Those Huge Life Difference-Makers

Blog, GeneralBy Bob Burg June 25, 2012 49 Comments

There are certain wise teachings, learned over the years, that have stayed with me and added significantly to my life. They’ve also provided me with hope and strength when most needed. Just one example is Jim Rohn’s (1930-2009) famous, “They just do” and his follow-up phrase, “it’s one of the mysteries of life.” This comes…

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