Most people give up just when they’re about to achieve success. They quit on the one yard line. They give up at the last minute of the game one foot from a winning touchdown.

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"Punishing honest mistakes stifles creativity. I want people moving and shaking the earth and they’re going to make mistakes."

- Ross Perot

Creativity

"Inventories can be managed but people must be led."

- Ross Perot

Leadership

"Spend a lot of time talking to customers face to face. You’d be amazed how many companies don’t listen to their customers."

- Ross Perot

Empathy

"Eagles don’t flock, you have to find them one at a time."

- Ross Perot

Independence

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"Don’t stop when you’re tired. Stop when you’re done."

- Unknown

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"He that can have patience can have what he will."

- Benjamin Franklin

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"You just can’t beat the person who never gives up."

- Babe Ruth

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"What I've learned from running is that the time to push hard is when you're hurting like crazy and you want to give up. … Success is often just around the corner."

- James Dyson

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"Never give up because great things take time."

- Adrian Williams

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