Ziad K. Abdelnour Quotes

I learned over the years never to correct a fool or he will hate you; correct a wise man, and he will appreciate you.
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Lebanese freedom of speech : You get to say whatever you like as long as the authorities approve of it... Hilarious.
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Don’t be afraid to make people mad. Your honesty will inspire your true followers. I piss off tons of people every day.
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No matter how many mistakes you make or how slow you progress, you are still way ahead of everyone who isn’t trying.
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The difference between the Haves and Have-nots? The will to sacrifice and to do what others won't.... Very simple.
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Being happy isn't necessarily about getting there, it's how you get there.
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I only back people with track record who can execute ruthlessly and flawlessly... Real killers...no matter the industry or company geography
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Until you are broken, you don't know what you're made of.
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It's never better to make somebody poorer, even if they're rich.
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For those who understand, no explanation is needed. For those who do not understand, no explanation is possible.
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Be careful who you trust, the devil was once an angel.
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Three things you cannot recover in life: the WORD after it’s said, the MOMENT after it’s missed and the TIME after it’s gone. Now you know.
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Work smart, stay informed, never give up, and great things will happen.
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You want something real bad? Go after it with ferocity like if your life depended on it and never ever surrender. Only a question of time.
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After all is said and done, you are free to choose but you are not free from the consequence of your choice.
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I believe Innovation is more likely to emerge from a culture of encouragement.
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Always remember: When government accepts responsibility for people, then people no longer take responsibility for themselves.
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Don’t promise when you’re happy, don’t reply when you’re angry, and don’t decide when you’re sad.
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People keep asking me ...How to instantly become a better writer? It’s simple: Use "power words" and see for yourself.
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Sometimes people try to expose what's wrong with you, because they can't handle what's right about you.
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The longer you fight, the stronger you become.
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Derivatives - The risk never leaves the system - It finds taker who believes the risk is acceptable....until they lose everything.
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Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others. Unsuccessful idiots are always asking, "What's in it for me"?
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You are either going to go through the pain of disappointment or discipline in your life. The latter makes the pain worth it.
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People with higher ratios of positive to negative emotions are more likely to flourish in life.
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The best way to develop people is to constantly get them out of their comfort zone.
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Revenge is always the weak pleasure of a little and narrow mind.
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There are no such things as secrets only truths that have yet to be revealed.
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To be real successful, you must decide exactly what you want to accomplish; then resolve to pay the price to get it.
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If a problem can be solved by writing a check, it's not a problem, it's an expense.
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Successful entrepreneurs figure out when to drive their ideas forward & when to listen to constructive criticism.
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Sometimes you just need to distance yourself from people. If they care, they'll notice. If they don't, you know where you stand.
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If you need an alarm clock, you need a new job.
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The things you do for yourself are gone when you're gone, but the things you do for others become legacy.What do you wanna be remembered as?
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You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only option you have left.
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The most dangerous poison is the feeling of achievement. The antidote is to everyday think what can be done better tomorrow. Stay hungry.
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We need to empower every single child no matter who you are, no matter where you come from to have the best education and the best future.
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Either find a way, or make one....You can bend but you can never break if you want to achieve excellence.
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The next time you think you're perfect, try walking on water.
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The reason most people never reach their goals is that they don't define them, or ever seriously consider them as achievable.
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I may not be the smartest fellow in the world, but I can sure pick the smartest people to do business with and size them up very fast.
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Worrying is a waste of time. It doesn't change anything. It messes with your mind and steals your happiness.
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I don’t see any dearth of women leaders, it’s a question of what we consider a woman leader.
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Make decisions even with incomplete info. You'll never have all the info you need. What matters is what you do with the info you have.
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Words are useless without action. Stop fantasizing and just DO it. Be a "game changer" or get played like an idiot.
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How you gather, manage and use intel in life determines whether you win or lose. That's the # 1 rule for the mavericks in business.
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Never put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get.
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Myth: Bail-in plans would recapitalize big banks. Fact: big banks are far too insolvent to remotely be in a position for such restoration.
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You know you have a transparency problem when citizens of a democracy need to rely on WikiLeaks for details on changes to laws.
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If you make a hiring mistake, make the change quickly. Don’t ignore problems. Don’t assume it will get better.
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Age is just reality we create for ourselves.
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When you're rich, 'crazy' is just 'eccentric'.
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Maturity comes with experience, not age.
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In a victory speech, I always like to thank the opposition, because without their help and stupidity, I couldn’t have won.
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A great leader has brains, vision, guts, values ... and a heart.
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FINAO. My word for my companies. Failure Is Not An Option.
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Business Fights Poverty Better Than Charity Does
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Worry is a down payment on a problem you may never have. It doesn't empty tomorrow of its sorrow, just empties today of its strength.
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Behind each person is an utter mystery, supreme value. The more we recognize this the better we ALL get.
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Just because the past didn't turn out like you wanted it to, doesn't mean the future can't be better than you ever imagined.
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