MOST LIKELY TO . . . ?

"Popularity? It's glory's small change."

Victor Hugo (1802-1885) French poet/dramatist/novelist.

Given a choice I think most of us would choose to be popular.

Just don't let that be the only thing you choose to be.

Are You Your Greatest Admirer?

"He who is in love with himself has at least this advantage, he won't encounter many rivals."

Georg C. Lichtenberg

18th century German scientist

In business, as in life in general, there is a very fine line between confidence and self-aggrandizement.

Too little of the former, too much of the latter, either way . . . you lose.

Be careful not to cross over.

You Can't Please Everyone All The Time

"To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing."

Elbert Hubbard
19th century American editor/author

Said another way, you can't make an omelette if you don't break an egg.

I've never known anyone in business worth anything who did not, multiple times, offend others.

How are you when it comes to alienating a few to a lot of people based on what you say and do?