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Linda: 'Vince, let's talk business.' Vince: 'Linda: the first thing that I would like to say, I would like to publicly say to my wife Linda that I love you.' Linda: 'And Vince, I love you. But in your own words, Vince, love has nothing to do with business.' Vince: 'Wait a minute. Y-y-you don't want: you don't want to go there.' Linda: 'Oh, yes I do want to go there. Yes I do.'

Vince McMahon#93

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About this quote

What does it mean?
This highlights the conflict between personal affection and professional boundaries.
In plain terms
It shows tension between love and business logic.
What can you take from it?
Keep personal feelings separate from professional dealings.

Where it applies

  • Family business disputes
  • Workplace relationships

Putting it to work

  • Setting boundaries
  • Negotiating roles

Questions to consider

  • Can love and business coexist?
  • Where should boundaries lie?

Another view

Separating emotions from business is often difficult.

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