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The bargain that yields mutual satisfaction is the only one that is apt to be repeated.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":29,"quote_text":30,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":31,"source":32,"quote_tag":33,"commentary":9},4010035,"If you don't drive your business, you will be driven out of business.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":35,"quote_text":36,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":37,"source":38,"quote_tag":39,"commentary":9},4010022,"When it comes to betting on yourself...you're a chicken-livered coward if you hesitate.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":41,"quote_text":42,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":43,"source":44,"quote_tag":45,"commentary":9},4010017,"Summer, with its dog days, its vacations, its distractions, is over. We have had our holidays, our rest, our recreation. The fall season, with its new opportunities for effort, enterprise and achievement, is upon us.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":47,"quote_text":48,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":49,"source":50,"quote_tag":51,"commentary":9},4010010,"Think not of yourself as the architect of your career but as the sculptor. Expect to have to do a lot of hard hammering and chiseling and scraping and polishing.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":53,"quote_text":54,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":55,"source":56,"quote_tag":57,"commentary":9},4010005,"Let us resolve to look on the bright side, to make the best of whatever may befall, to maintain faith that doing the right thing will ultimately bring victory.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":59,"quote_text":60,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":61,"source":62,"quote_tag":63,"commentary":9},4009997,"There is more credit and satisfaction in being a first-rate truck driver than a tenth-rate executive",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":65,"quote_text":66,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":67,"source":68,"quote_tag":69,"commentary":70},4009971,"Enthusiasm is the very propeller of progress.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nB.C. Forbes, a Scottish-American journalist and the founder of Forbes magazine, penned the quote \"Enthusiasm is the very propeller of progress.\" This statement likely originated in one of his many articles or editorials, perhaps during the tumultuous 1920s, a time of great economic upheaval in the United States. Forbes' own career was marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence, as he rose from humble beginnings to become a respected voice in the business world.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nAt first glance, the quote appears to be a straightforward expression of the importance of enthusiasm in driving progress. However, the deeper meaning lies in the tension between enthusiasm and the actual work required to achieve progress. Forbes is suggesting that enthusiasm is not merely a feel-good emotion, but rather a necessary catalyst that propels individuals to take action, often in the face of daunting challenges.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, focus on cultivating a sense of enthusiasm not just for the end goal, but for the process of working towards it. This means embracing the difficulties and uncertainties that lie ahead, and using your enthusiasm to drive you forward, even when the going gets tough. By doing so, you'll be able to harness the power of enthusiasm to overcome obstacles and make meaningful progress in your personal and professional life.",{"id":72,"quote_text":73,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":74,"source":75,"quote_tag":76,"commentary":77},4009959,"Let us enter the New Year cheerfully. Let us resolve to look onto the bright side, to make the best of whatever may befall, to maintain faith that doing the right thing will ultimately bring victory.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis quote is likely from the writings of B.C. Forbes, a Scottish-American journalist and founder of Forbes magazine, who was known for his optimistic outlook and emphasis on personal responsibility. The sentiment echoes his era, marked by significant social and economic change in the early 20th century, yet the message remains timeless. Forbes was a strong advocate for the importance of maintaining a positive attitude, even in the face of adversity.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe hidden insight in this quote lies in the tension between \"cheerfully\" entering the new year and \"making the best of whatever may befall.\" On one hand, Forbes encourages a resolute optimism, while on the other, he acknowledges that not all outcomes can be controlled or desired. This paradox highlights the importance of adaptability and resilience in the face of uncertainty.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, focus on cultivating a growth mindset that allows you to pivot and adjust your approach when faced with unexpected challenges. By doing so, you can maintain a sense of agency and control, even when the outcome is uncertain, and ultimately increase your chances of success.",{"currentPage":79,"totalPages":80,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":81},1,12,10]