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“Celebrate your success and find humor in your failures. Don't take yourself so seriously. Loosen up and everyone around you will loosen up. Have fun and always show enthusiasm. When all else fails, put on a costume and sing a silly song.”

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Sam Walton
Sam Walton

Sam Walton, an iconic American businessman, and the founder of Walmart. Born on March 29, 1918, in Oklahoma, he passed away on April 5, 1992. Walton, with his unique business philosophy and management style, transformed a small discount store into the world's largest retail chain. more

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