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Why? It couldn’t just be Onitsuka’s decrepit factories, we all agreed, and sure enough Woodell eventually figured out that Onitsuka was satisfying its local customers in Japan first, then worrying about foreign exports. Terribly unfair, but again what could I do? I had no leverage.
Within two years of arriving in Chicago, my father left the grain business and started his own wholesale jewelry company. His great-uncle helped him buy a large quantity of surplus jewelry, which he then resold around the Midwest. My father was a great believer in productivity. He worked six days a week, at least thirteen hours a day. His business took him to eleven states. For him the key to business was access—getting the goods into the stores. Even with his heavy accent, my father gained access to major retailers that others had failed to sign. People responded to his confidence, his work ethic and his intelligence.
Am I Being Too Subtle?
Sam Zell
Exercise. When I see a set of stairs, I will take them instead of using the elevator. Social skills. When I walk into a party, I will introduce myself to someone I don’t know yet. Finances. When I want to buy something over $100, I will wait twenty-four hours before purchasing. Healthy eating. When I serve myself a meal, I will always put veggies on my plate first. Minimalism. When I buy a new item, I will give something away. (“One in, one out.”) Mood. When the phone rings, I will take one deep breath and smile before answering. Forgetfulness. When I leave a public place, I will check the table and chairs to make sure I don’t leave anything behind.
Atomic Habits
James Clear
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