I hadn't learned to read by third grade, which wasn't unusual for some kids. I knew something was wrong because I couldn't see or understand the words the way the other kids did. I wasn't the least bit bothered - until I was sent back to the second-grade classroom for reading help after school.
Barbara CorcoranEspecially if you're over 40, shortening the term of your loan to pay it off sooner could make you mortgage-free in retirement.
Barbara CorcoranI've seen innovation come from something as simple as a resourceful multibillionaire who wanted to make even more money.
Barbara CorcoranI've never had a really creative idea sitting at my desk. All the big ideas that made a difference happened when I was playing outside.
Barbara CorcoranDon't you dare underestimate the power of your own instinct. Instinct is a lifesaver for sharks and entrepreneurs alike. Most people can recall times they ignored their gut only to regret it later. Learning to actually listen to your instinct is a great form of self-preservation. It's both incredibly easy and tough at the same time, but worth the effort to master.
Barbara CorcoranThe productiveness of any meeting depends on the level of thought given to the agenda in advance, and you should never leave a meeting without writing a follow-up list with each item assigned to one person. And go outside. All the big ideas are on the outside. You'll never have a creative idea at your desk.
Barbara Corcoran