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“There is nothing else that so kills the ambitions of a person as criticisms from superiors. I never criticize anyone. I believe in giving a person incentive to work. So I am anxious to praise but loath to find fault. . . . I have yet to find a person, however great or exalted his station, who did not do better work and put forth greater effort under a spirit of approval than he would ever do under a spirit of criticism.”

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Charles R. Schwab

Charles R. Schwab, born on July 29, 1937, is an accomplished American businessman known for his contributions to the financial services industry. He is particularly recognized for founding Charles Schwab Corporation, which revolutionized personal investing with its online trading and investment services. more

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