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Edify a person in advance for the positive traits you want him or her to have, and you'll find them making a concerted effort to live up to your praise.

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Your true value is determined by how much more you give in value than you take in payment.
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Your compensation is directly proportional to how many lives you touch.
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Nobody is going to buy from you because you have quota to meet. They are going to buy from you because they see the value in doing so.
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By a network I don't necessarily mean your customers or clients. I mean a network of people who know you, like you, and trust you. They might never buy a thing from you, but they've always got you in the backs of their minds. They're people who are personally invested in seeing you succeed... They're your army of personal walking ambassadors.
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Does he or she know you, like you, and trust you? Does he want to see you succeed? Does she want to help you find new business? If so, then you have yourself a 'Personal Walking Ambassador.'
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