“When you live for others’ opinions, you are dead.” ~ Carlos Slim

“Do not allow negative feelings and emotions to control your mind. Emotional harm does not come from others; it is conceived and developed within ourselves.” ~ Carlos Slim

“When we face our problems, they disappear. So learn from failure and let success be the silent incentive.” ~ Carlos Slim

“Competition makes you better, always, always makes you better, even if the competitor wins.” ~ Carlos Slim

“All businesses make mistakes. The trick is to avoid large ones.” ~ Carlos Slim

“Mistakes are normal and human. Make them small, accept them, correct them, and forget them.” ~ Carlos Slim

“Anyone who is not investing now is missing a tremendous opportunity.” ~ Carlos Slim

“All times are good time for those who know how to work and have the tools to do so.” ~ Carlos Slim

“Choose the right employees and then set them loose.” ~ Carlos Slim

“In this new wave of technology, you can’t do it all yourself, you have to form alliances.” ~ Carlos Slim

“When we decide to do something, we do it quickly.” ~ Carlos Slim

“You cannot have people in your organization who are pessimists. They take you to mediocrity.” ~ Carlos Slim