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“Raise the bar on yourself. Never settle for doing “enough.” Today’s world is competitive and moves so quickly that you will have to raise your stamina level if you expect to remain in the competition or to even get into the competition to begin with” – D. Trump Yes, he is Donald Trump. People, especially in Europe, are still wondering how he won the elections. Others observed, enjoyed, eating popcorns despite the spoiler. Even if you don’t like him, the truth is that he is right. Doing just what’s expected is the perfect receipt for failure, for the inconsequential, for remaining invisible. No trouble, but no glory. Just one number. If you are of those few that want to raise the bar. Do more. Go beyond. Study. Read. Go to a seminar. Buy a course. Find new friends that are further than you are in your way to the top. Or find a mentor... like for example, by clicking below. Only until 31 January.
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Middle of a tender. PPP project. Pressure everywhere. The client wants the best offer. The lenders want certainty. The SPV wants bankability. The construction company wants protection. The bid team wants sleep. The bid manager wants to make it until the 5 days snap holidays in Cuba starting the day after the submission. Somewhere in the middle of that beautiful circus, the SPV and the construction company start negotiating the construction contract. The contract that will sit behind the...
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