Ten Commandments of Marketing

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Ten Commandments of Marketing

Thou shalt look at the customers interest before thy own.
Thou shalt enjoy the thrill of success. And learn lessons from failure.
Thou shalt listen before thou speaks.
Thou shalt honour the product (it can be you) and nurture it until it grows.
Thou shalt immerse thyself in thy customers' wants and needs
Thou shalt wallow in the beauty of ideas.
Thou shalt use the tools of emotion in every sale.
Thou shalt not immerse thyself in self-pity.
Thou shalt blaze trails to the customer.
Thou shalt respect thyself and thy abilities.

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