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Larry Winget, born on October 2, 1952, is an American author known for his works on personal growth, financial freedom, and success psychology. His writing style is characterized by its directness and humor, and his books and speeches have inspired many to pursue a better life.

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Famous Larry Winget Quotes

“I think everything in your life's your own damn fault and that's my simple philosophy in that, and I think you're broke because you want to be just like you're fat because you want to be or stupid because you want to be or unemployed, it must be because you want to be. Otherwise, it'd be different.”

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“I've been very fortunate at having good titles but I just think in terms of titles. I'm doing a workshop now where people write books and they come and I name their books for them. I'm good with titles.”

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“I think that people have to have a story. When you tell a story, most people are not good storytellers because they think it's about them. You have to make your story, whatever story it is you're telling, their story. So you have to get good at telling a story so they can identify themselves in your story.”

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“No matter what I'm talking about, I can involve you into the story where you think it's you doing it. You're living it. I can remind you of things that went on in your life so you go, man I had that happen to me. I've been there. I've done that.”

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“I think shorter books are going to become more and more of the trend. So I don't think you have to write big, big, long books.”

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“I think it's more helpful to keep your books sort of a singular focus. Get it said, get it said well, fascinate people with your words and then write another book.”

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“I think one of the mistakes typically with authors is they have written more books than they've read.”

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“I think you have to read a lot. I think if you're going to write about something you better have read at least 100 books on that topic.”

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“I think it's easy to get a book in a bookstore. I think it's just damn near impossible to get a book out of a bookstore.”

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“Abandoning who people think you are and becoming who you really are is a simple concept, but sometimes it is very hard to do. It isn't easy to give up others' ideas of who you are. Yet the key to success is to discover your uniqueness and to exploit it. Your authentic persona, either personal or corporate, is the key to your prosperity.”

Source: It's Called Work for a Reason!: Your Success is Your Own Damn Fault

“What you think of me is none of my business.”

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Book:The Idiot Factor: The 10 Ways We Sabotage Our Life, Money, and Business

Source: The Idiot Factor: The 10 Ways We Sabotage Our Life, Money, and Business

“All talk is just that: talk. All the words written on these pages are just that: words. If you want things to get better, take action. Don't just talk about it. Don't just read and think about it. Do it.”

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Book:No Time for Tact: 365 Days of the Wit, Words, and Wisdom of Larry Winget

Source: No Time for Tact: 365 Days of the Wit, Words, and Wisdom of Larry Winget

“What you think about, talk about, and get off your ass and do something about, comes about.”

Book:You're Broke Because You Want to Be: How to Stop Getting By and Start Getting Ahead

Source: You're Broke Because You Want to Be: How to Stop Getting By and Start Getting Ahead