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People who have addictive problems usually have some subset of emotional difficulties that causes them to abuse substances.

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Leigh Steinberg
Age: 75
Born: 1949
Born: March 27
Sports Agent
LA
California
Leigh William Steinberg
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Be open to the amazing changes which are occurring in the field that interest you.
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Well, my favorite sport as a kid was clearly baseball.
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Forty years ago the chances of journalists reporting - or the authorities even prosecuting - a pro athlete were practically nil.
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It's learning how to negotiate to keep both sides happy - whether it's for a multi-million dollar contract or just which show to watch on TV, that determines the quality and enjoyment of our lives.
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The only thing certain about any negotiation is that it will lead to another negotiation .
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There's never a benefit to bragging too much about a deal because the only sure thing is that I'm probably going to be dealing with that same general manager or that same person over and over again.
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Very narrow areas of expertise can be very productive. Develop your own profile. Develop your own niche.
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