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Being honest when you're dealing with others is easier to do because your honesty is on the table for all to view...Being honest with yourself is more difficult because you only have to justify it in private where no one can see it.

Jeffrey Gitomer

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Jeffrey Gitomer
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: February 11
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West Palm Beach
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