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Charles M. Schwab was an American businessman born on February 18, 1862, and died on October 18, 1939. He played a significant role in the American steel industry, being one of the founders of Armstrong, Harris & Company and holding a prominent position in the United States Steel Corporation.

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“I am sure that few successful men are so-called 'natural geniuses.'”

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Book:Succeeding With What You Have

Source: Succeeding With What You Have

“Most talk about 'super-geniuses' is nonsense. I have found that when 'stars' drop out, successors are usually at hand to fill their places, and the successors are merely men who have learned by application and self-discipline to get full production from an average, normal brain.”

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Book:Succeeding With What You Have

Source: Succeeding With What You Have

“The inventor, the man with a unique, specialized talent, is the only real super-genius. But he is so rare that he needs no consideration.”

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Book:Succeeding With What You Have

Source: Succeeding With What You Have

“The men who miss success have two general alibis: 'I'm not a genius' is one; and the other, 'There aren't the opportunities today there used to be'.”

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“The thing that most people call 'genius' I do not believe in.”

People Believe Genius

Book:Succeeding With What You Have

Source: Succeeding With What You Have

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Born: February 18, 1862
Died: October 18, 1939
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Quotes: 58

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