I came from a socially deprived background when I was 15, 16 years old, but one thing I knew was one - you don't abuse a policeman, and two - you don't steal things. Alan Sugar More Quotes by Alan Sugar More Quotes From Alan Sugar Once you decide to work for yourself, you never go back to work for somebody else. Alan Sugar back-to-worksugar If you enjoy what you do, don't be afraid of expressing your enthusiasm. Enjoyment is infectious. Alan Sugar enjoymentenjoyenthusiasm A good leader is not necessarily the most popular person in their business, but the best ones are liked because they are respected for their clarity and vision. Alan Sugar leadersuccessinspirational An entrepreneur is not what you call yourself, it's what someone calls you in recognition of what you've achieved. I call Richard Branson an entrepreneur. Rupert Murdoch called me one. Anybody who stands up and says: 'I'm an entrepreneur' needs shooting. You'll drive people crazy. Alan Sugar entrepreneurcrazypeople Don't try to blame the rest of the world. The blame only lies with you. Recognize that immediately. Alan Sugar tryinglyingworld Start small and with your own money. Alan Sugar Effective leadership is about earning respect, and it's also about personality and charisma Alan Sugar charismapersonalityearning There are two fools in every marketplace; one asks too little, one asks too much. Alan Sugar stupiditylittlestwo Success comes more quickly to the entrepreneur that follows his instincts rather than following the progress of his competitors. Alan Sugar intelligenceentrepreneurwisdom I don't like paying 50 per cent of tax. Alan Sugar centstaxes Love what you do and do what you love, Alan Sugar what-you-loveunhappyself Above all, in order to gain respect, you need to be true to yourself. There is no point in trying to be brutal if it's not in your nature; there is no point in trying to be suave and sophisticated if it doesn't come naturally. Alan Sugar tryingorderneeds I am not looking for a friend; if I want a friend I'd buy a dog. Alan Sugar dogwantfriendship Market leaders inevitably slip into decline when they tell the people what they want instead of giving the people what they want. Alan Sugar market-leadersbusinesspeople During negotiations nothing is gained by attacking people's comfort zones. Alan Sugar businesscomfortpeople Nobody can honestly say that they never lie. Alan Sugar never-liehonestlylying I never experienced any feelings of closeness and caring from my parents. Alan Sugar parentcaringfeelings I have principles and I am not going to be forced to compromise them. Alan Sugar sugarcompromiseprinciples I got on a high believing everything I would produce was going to sell at the rate I wanted. Alan Sugar rateproducebelieve I don't make enemies, it's just I'm not afraid to speak my mind, which can sometimes mean people don't like what I am saying Alan Sugar mindmeanpeople
