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Tom Peters

The whole secret to our success is being able to con ourselves into believing that we're going to change the world because statistically we are unlikely to do it.

Tom Peters

Success

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Tom Peters is saying that success comes from convincing ourselves that we will make a big impact, even though the chances of actually doing so are very low. This self-deception helps people stay motivated and keep trying despite the odds against them.

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