Kola Karim's quotes, sayings

Do your best, leave the rest, but live life making a mark.

Think global, act local

Any business worth its onions has to think global, but I call it local - think global, act local.

Success demands sacrifice

Building a business requires sacrifice. You can't be on a business trip and at the same time be at every school dinner, school play, or family event. Something has to give.

Nothing good comes easy

People will doubt you - that's normal. Nothing good comes easy. But with the right mindset and unwavering focus, the difference becomes clear.

Understand their threshold

In every negotiation, understand what you want, then ask the other side: “Where and how do you see this deal closing?” Get a feel for their threshold.

The three steps of negotiation

Listen. Agree or disagree. Close. Those are the three steps of negotiation.

My strength was the ability to smell, see, feel, and touch a deal.

Once you can drive yourself with zeal and determination, you can always make a difference.

Success belongs to those who keep trying

Like everything in life, I've had failures. But you get up, try again, and keep trying.

Learn, focus, dedicate yourself, and try to make a difference.