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Here's What Entertainer Dolly Parton Can Teach Us About IM and Business Success...

by Don Schenk
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A couple weeks ago I listened to an interview country music star Dolly Parton gave to NPR (National Public Radio). This was in Neal Conan's Talk of The Nation program.

This morning I looked at NPR's website and realized there is a transcript of the show, and a short article about Parton. The article talks about her new book in which she reveals what it takes to become really successful at whatever business you want.

Parton, in talking about believing in herself says, "I've never lost my faith, and I never lost momentum," she says. "I never got off-track. I never turned loose from my dream. And I'm still onto it tight as I can."

I immediately realized her quote applies to all people who wish to be successful at whatever they do... be it IM, local business, basket weaving, or dog training.

The short article is here: Interview: Dolly Parton, Author Of 'Dream More' | On Life's Journey, Never Stop Dreaming : NPR

The transcription of the radio interview is here: Interview: Dolly Parton, Author Of 'Dream More' | On Life's Journey, Never Stop Dreaming : NPR

Enjoy, and be more successful.

:-Don
#business #dolly #entertainer #parton #success #teach
  • Profile picture of the author DianaHeuser
    One thing Dolly knows how to do and that is market herself.

    Excellent read thanks Don

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    • Profile picture of the author Kay King
      Parton does more than market herself.

      I have never ONCE heard her complain about fans or people she works with - I have never heard her whine about lack of privacy or agents or anything else.

      She's a good marketer - but she's also a hard worker who puts in the hours and has an unfailingly positive attitude.

      Marketing alone isn't always enough - it's part of the package with her.
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  • Profile picture of the author DeanJames
    I agree, Dolly has paid her dues and deserves all the success she has. I'm a fan of the personality and the shrewd business woman behind it. Play a song for me applejack
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  • Profile picture of the author KingMedia
    Dolly is one smart lady...
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  • Profile picture of the author GailTrahd
    Dolly Parton is a wonderful combination of femininity, brains, beauty and humility. You don't find that combination often - and when you do, they are usually successful at SOMETHING.
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    • Profile picture of the author Steve B
      Originally Posted by GailTrahd View Post

      Dolly Parton is a wonderful combination of femininity, brains, beauty and humility. You don't find that combination often - and when you do, they are usually successful at SOMETHING.
      . . . and besides that, I heard Johnny Carson once introduce her as "the only woman that had never seen her feet."

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  • Profile picture of the author ChrisMooreLive
    Definitely a good business role model. I did a few concerts with her sister Stella several years ago, a nice lady in her own right. The whole family continues to give back to the community in both time and money. My son loves the books he gets through Dolly's Imagination Library. If it's available in your area, you should really sign up your kids or grandkids for it.
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  • Profile picture of the author chadbmmo
    Just wanted to say thanks for a great informative article...
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  • Profile picture of the author Kay King
    That woman has a business mind like a steel trap - and if you see only the surface, you are missing the substance.

    Apparently you don't know what "dumb as a fox" means, do you?
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