Zig Ziglar: Prime The Pump
One of my favorite Ziglar stories is priming the pump. It's a metaphor for marketing, for business, and for life. It's only five minutes long. Watch it.
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My favorite too.
ReplyDeleteHow do you know when the well is dry?
ReplyDeleteThe well's not dry. Trust me. It's not close to dry.
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