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Quote by Tony Elumelu
It’s about you succeeding in business that uplifts everyone.
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The quote links personal success in business with a wider benefit. When you succeed, “everyone” is uplifted too, so achievement is presented as something that can encourage or improve the people around you rather than benefiting only yourself.
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- The Tony Elumelu Foundation — transcribed BBC World TV interview
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