I believe in good cheer and in good health, and I recognize the fact that the first requisite in success is not to achieve the dollar, but to confer a benefit, and that the reward will come automatically, and usually as a matter of course.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Success comes from benefiting others rather than chasing money, with rewards following naturally.
- In plain terms
- Focus on helping people and money will follow.
- What can you take from it?
- Serve others first for true success.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What benefit do you offer?
- How is success defined?
Another view
Financial needs sometimes require direct focus on profit.
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