Do's & Dont's

by Donny Deutsch
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What’s your big idea? Each weeknight on CNBC, Donny Deutsch helps turn dreams into million-dollar realities on The Big Idea With Donny Deutsch. It’s the show where inspiration meets execution, allowing viewers to tap into the success of billionaires, entrepreneurs and celebrities. Donny has declared 2008 the Year of the Entrepreneur and wants to put your big idea on the road to the American dream. Here are Donny’s do’s and don’ts for taking your big idea to the next level.

Follow Your Passion
“Every super-successful person’s gotta do what they love.”

Don’t Be Afraid of Failure
“You can’t get greatness if you don’t smash your head a few times against the wall. ”

Just Do It
“You can dream, you can talk, you can kick things around. But at some point, you’ve got to just go do it—knock on that door, take that first step.”

Don’t Ever Give Up
“Tenacity. You’re gonna get knocked down. Take your knocks. You gotta keep getting up.”

Get a ‘Yes’
“You might get a hundred doors slammed in your face. So go to door 101. Don’t take ‘No’ for an answer.”

Do It Different
“Cheaper, better, smarter, faster, more colorful.”

Don’t Over-Promise
“You have to keep your credibility. People don’t trust you the day you promise something you can’t deliver.”

Surround Yourself with People Who Are Smarter Than You
“That’s the Ronald Reagan school of management.”

Don’t Listen to Naysayers
“Listen to the voice inside of you, not the outside voices.”