“One of the keys to thinking big is total focus. I think of it almost as a controlled neurosis, which is a quality I’ve noticed in many highly successful entrepreneurs. They’re obsessive, they’re driven, they’re single-minded, and sometimes they’re almost maniacal, but it’s all channeled into their work. Where other people are paralyzed by neurosis, the people I’m talking about are actually helped by it. I don’t say this trait leads to a happier life or a better life, but it’s great when it comes to getting what you want.”
— Donald Trump, Wheeling With a Big Dealer
Tagged: Success, Getting What You Want, Focus, Neurosis
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