The most important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how to get along with people.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Success depends heavily on interpersonal skills and cooperation.
- In plain terms
- Getting along with others is key to succeeding.
- What can you take from it?
- Build good relationships to succeed.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What skills drive your success?
- How do you handle conflict?
Another view
Some technical fields require less social interaction.
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