I have a very big phone book and a very long reach around…
“I have a very big phone book and a very long reach around the world. And I think - I don't think, I know - that 95 percent of the people who I know who weren't born into success who have become successful and done things that are different and made a lot of money and had a lot of excitement in their life are people who never hear the word 'no.'”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Success often comes to those who never hear “no,” persisting despite obstacles.
In simple terms: Never hearing “no” fuels success.
Persist despite rejection.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- entrepreneurship
- sales
- career growth
- personal development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle rejection?
- What strategies keep you motivated?
Ignoring realistic limits can be risky.