CHAPTER   13

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Character Counts

I N GOOD TIMES, it’s easy to be a hero. It doesn’t take much effort to show fine character in fair weather. Things are going well, after all. Clients are responding and buying, your career is going well, promotions are beckoning, and margins are healthy.

But what happens when the ship takes on a bit of water (or a lot of water) and starts sinking?

In bad times, character is put to the test. From rich to poor, from hardship cases to those born with a silver spoon, everyone comes from somewhere, and where you come from defines who you are and what your character is. The Creator Mindset is designed in such a way ...

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