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Why do some persist and some quit? Becauseā€¦

Strategy Driven

Cooperation. Sympathy, understanding, and harmonious cooperation with others tend to develop persistence. A mind closed tightly against all negative and discouraging influences, including negative suggestions of relatives, friends and acquaintances. Will-power. A definite purpose backed by burning desire for its fulfillment.

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The non-secret of achieving success. Self-confidence.

Strategy Driven

I will succeed by attraction to myself the forces I wish to use, and the cooperation of other people. I will sign my name to this formula, commit it to memory and repeat it aloud once a day, with full FAITH that It will gradually influence my THOUGHTS and ACTIONS so that I will become a self-reliant, and successful person.

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The Comprehensive Business Case for Sustainability

Harvard Business Review

When firms fail to establish good relationships with their stakeholders, it can lead to increased conflict and reduced stakeholder cooperation. Building Customer Loyalty. This can disrupt a firm’s ability to operate on schedule and budget. ” Improving risk management. Some 62.4%