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Lee Iacocca was a prominent American businessman recognized for his significant contributions to the automotive industry. Born on October 15, 1924, he is best known for his leadership at Chrysler Corporation in the 1970s and 1980s, where he implemented innovative strategies that led to the company's recovery from financial distress.

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“I don't need a $100 million mistake. Try to make a $5 million mistake if you have to make one.”

Ifs Needs Trying Money Mistake Millions

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“I have found that being honest is the best technique I can use. Right up front, tell people what you're trying to accomplish and what you're willing to sacrifice to accomplish it.”

“So what do we do? Anything. Something. So long as we just don't sit there. If we screw it up, start over. Try something else. If we wait until we've satisfied all the uncertainties, it may be too late.”

Ifs Trying May Long Action Waiting Acting Late Satisfied Uncertainty Moving On Too Late Procrastination Screws Starting Over Stop Procrastination Starting All Over

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“Any supervisor worth his salt would rather deal with people who attempt too much than with those who try too little.”

People Trying Littles Deals Too Much Salt Supervisors

Book:Iacocca: An Autobiography

Source: Iacocca: An Autobiography

“The kind of people I look for to fill top management spots are the eager beavers, the mavericks. These are the guys who try to do more than they're expected to do - they always reach.”

People Trying Looks Kind Guy Economy Management Excellence Expected Spots Beavers Maverick Top Management Eager Beaver

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“In business, you're trying to make a buck. God was good to me and blessed me. I made some money and started this foundation years ago, and it has grown in size. With the foundation it's a lot different, because the bottom line isn't how you can make more money or get a better return, it's helping the projects that you feel strongly about move forward.”

Feels Trying Years Made Different Helping Moving Lines Money Business Return Projects Years Ago Blessed Foundation Bottom Size Moving Forward More Money Philanthropy Bottom Line Bucks

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“If we screw it up, start over. Try something else.”

Ifs Trying Too Late Procrastination Screws Starting Over Try Again Stop Procrastination Screw You Starting Over Again

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Born: October 15, 1924
Known for: Businessman
Quotes: 130

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