"I believe my high school book said I was most likely to become a candlestick maker. Guessing I didn't exactly exude confidence but just goes to show you that your path is yours to choose and make the best of and not for someone else to tell you what you can or cannot be."
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Arlene Dickinson
Entrepreneur, Author
Arlene Dickinson is a prominent Canadian entrepreneur and venture capitalist, known for her role on Dragon's Den and her insights on business leadership.
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"I would say my mind is always working - no matter where I am I continue to see opportunities all around me. My only sorrow is that I can't possibly explore them all!"
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"You can't base your life's decisions on potential future regrets."
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"The true measure of success isn't winning, it's whether you won & could actually deliver."
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"I believe its a lifestyle choice and like any lifestyle choice it will be what you make of it and how fully you live and enjoy it."
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"I want to own my own business because then I can be in control of everything."