The Fire to Succeed
My best motivator is someone telling me I can't do it.
Barbara Corcoran
Founder of The Corcoran Group, Shark Tank investor, author, known for her fighting spirit.
All moments: Barbara Corcoran
- Intuition and Data — Barbara Corcoran
I rely on data, but my intuition was often more accurate. Balance is the art of business.
- People Are the Business — Barbara Corcoran
In any business it all comes down to people. Hire the best, train them, and trust them.
- From Failure to Success — Barbara Corcoran
I failed many times. Each time I got up because giving up was not an option.
- Friendship in Business — Barbara Corcoran
The best partners are those who challenge your ideas but believe in you.
- Sharks See Potential — Barbara Corcoran
On Shark Tank I'm not looking for a perfect business plan. I'm looking for passion and grit.
- Family Above All — Barbara Corcoran
When you watch illness steal a person, you understand that health and family are all that truly matters.
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