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The biggest mistake that you can make is to believe that you are working for somebody else. Job security is gone. The driving force of a career must come from the individual. Remember: Jobs are owned by the company, you own your career!
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"The biggest mistake that you can make is to believe that you are working for somebody else. Job security is gone. The driving force of a career must come from the individual. Remember: Jobs are owned by the company, you own your career!"
— Earl Nightingale #workcareer

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The biggest mistake that you can make is to believe that you are working for somebody else. Job security is gone. The driving force of a career must come from the individual. Remember: Jobs are owned by the company, you own your career! — Earl Nightingale

About Earl Nightingale

Earl Nightingale was a Entertainer from United States (1921–1989).

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Who said "The biggest mistake that you can make is to believe that you are working for so…"?
This quote is attributed to Earl Nightingale, a Entertainer from United States.
When did Earl Nightingale live?
Earl Nightingale lived from 1921 – 1989.
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