![[The greatest barriers to forming alliances] are not figuring out what would make others want to join with you. Assuming that what excites you excites others. Spend more time assuming people have good reasons for what they do or say and then figure out those good reasons.](/assets/img/quote-photos/the-greatest-barriers-to-forming-alliances-are-not-figuring-out-what-would-make.jpg)
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