Never Surrender Control. You Earned It. You Keep It
You can’t always control the wind, but you can control your sails.
Anthony Robbins
Emotional Detachment Is Control
There are two worlds you likely live in, the real world of family, friends, kids, and cute puppy dogs, and then there is the business world. The latter is your alternate universe, kind of like that Star Trek episode with evil Kirk and villainous Spock.
The business world should be pretty well void of emotions and emotional attachments. Your so-called “friends” in business will often unceremoniously dump you for others who can better serve their needs (or vice versa), so don’t expect them to be on your Christmas card list forever. That includes employees, partners, and ...
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