Leadership quote by John D. Rockefeller

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Dont be afraid to give up the good to go for the great
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"Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great"

- John D. Rockefeller

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This quote by John D. Rockefeller encourages us to take threats as well as pursue greatness. He is informing us not to be scared to allow go of what is great in order to seek something even better. He is recommending that we should not be content with mediocrity, however rather pursue excellence. He is motivating us to take dangers as well as to be willing to compromise the great in order to attain something even better. He is advising us that achievement is not accomplished without taking dangers as well as making sacrifices. He is additionally advising us that the incentives of success are worth the dangers as well as sacrifices. This quote is a pointer that we should never ever be afraid to take threats and strive for greatness.

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John D. Rockefeller This quote is written / told by John D. Rockefeller between July 8, 1839 and May 23, 1937. He was a famous Businessman from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Leadership. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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