We must have a theme, a goal, a purpose in our lives. If you don't know where you're aiming, you don't have a goal. My goal is to live my life in such a way that when I die, someone can say, she cared.
Mary Kay AshRead
Pretend that every single person you meet has a sign around his or her neck that says, 'Make me feel important.' Not only will you succeed in sales, you will succeed in life.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Treat everyone with importance to foster connections and achieve success.
This quote emphasizes the importance of recognizing and validating the feelings of others. By pretending that everyone desires to feel important, we enhance our interactions, leading to better relationships and greater success not just in sales, but in various aspects of life.
Themes
ImportanceRelationshipsSuccessValidationConnection
In practice
Example use cases
During a team meeting, to emphasize the importance of listening to each member's ideas.
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