Don't go in and tell somebody else how to run their business.
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I didn't go in there and tell them I think you should move me, but I also understand the nature of this business.
If you don't understand the details of your business you are going to fail.
Go for a business that any idiot can run - because sooner or later, any idiot probably is going to run it.
The best piece of advice I've ever been given was, 'Be in the business you're in.' Don't just be a satellite around it and expect it to come to you. Be in the business you're in.
You have to have a strong sense of self in this business - otherwise they're going to spit you out.
When you feel like this isn't your business, get out of the business.
I want to be in this business as long as this business will have me.
You have to be willing to risk things; otherwise, somebody else will put you out of business.
You need to put your hands around the throat of your business, and you need to run it. There's no other way.
Opening up is something I have to learn how to do if I'm going to be in this business.