The worst disease which can afflict executives in their work is not, as popularly supposed, alcoholism; it's egotism.

Robert Frost
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The worst disease which can afflict executives in their work is not, as popularly supposed, alcoholism; it's egotism. This is a quote from the author of "Leadership", Peter Drucker. Drucker believed that if people do not take care of themselves, their organization will suffer. Self-care is key for all personal growth.

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