Those enjoying winning streaks thus win twofold. They win not only the game but also the right to … - Rosabeth Moss Kanter

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I'm not much of a matchmaker. I think people have to make their own choices and mistakes and all that stuff.

Rosabeth Moss Kanter

Those enjoying winning streaks thus win twofold. They win not only the game but also the right to greater self-determination. They become masters of their own fate. That feeling of efficacy, of being in charge of circumstances, is the essence of confidence. Winning once or twice is encouraging, but winning continuously is empowering.

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