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We each focus on what we're going to buy, but that's an incorrect focus. Focus instead on why you want to spend the money on this or that. What feeling in you does it satisfy?

Suze Orman

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Suze Orman
Age: 73
Born: 1951
Born: June 5
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Whenever you're confronted with a tough work situation, stop for a second and try to honestly answer this question: Am I approaching this emotionally or am I approaching this professionally?
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Rather than saying, 'My checking account is a wreck,' change it to 'I will learn how to track my spending and balance my checkbook.'
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True generosity must benefit both parties. No woman can control her destiny if she doesn't give to herself as much as she gives of herself.
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I don't care how far we've come with women's liberation, with all these things. In a man's mind, he still needs to be the support of his family. He needs to hold up the world.
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I simply want you to give to yourself as much as you give of yourself. By taking care of yourself financially, you will truly be able to take care of those you love.
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I answered her spiritually. And that is where Oprah [Winfrey]comes from. She comes from a place of the truth within her. And I think that's why we clicked. And I think that's why we still continue to click.
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With success comes unhelpful criticism - ignore it.
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Stop buying things you don't need, to impress people you don't even like.
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