Fun

Fun should be the basis for everything. if something is not going to cause you great fun try to find something else that will... The chances of succeeding in something we do will go up dramatically if we obey this simple rule, I hope..

A major factor (other than greed..) that i consider when looking at a potential investment is the question whether im going to have fun working with this group of people for the next 5 to 7 years...

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Anonymous said…
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June 11, 2006
Anonymous said…
Totally agree! Otherwise… it doesn’t worth the pain.
When we are hooked in some cool position but feel like ‘I don’t wonna be there’ ask yourself ‘is this fun ???
If the answer is not… ‘yes!!!!’ this is the ring sign for you.
April 27, 2007
Anonymous said…
and don't forget to be honest while having fun because you wish to receive many things on your journey and you only receive what you deserve.
August 07, 2007
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