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A student of life considers the world a classroom.

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Harvey Mackay
Age: 92
Born: 1932
Born: January 1
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Just because an employee does things differently doesn't mean he or she won't do the job right or as well. If you establish expectations of the goal and the standards to follow, then methodology shouldn't be an issue.
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If you wish others to believe in you, you must first convince them that you believe in them.
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I have ten marathons under my belt, including four New York races and one Boston.
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It's way easier to stay in the comfort zone, especially when things are going good than to go out on a limb and take some risks. My philosophy is exactly the opposite: Sometimes it's risky not to take a risk.
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There is no shame in taking pride in achievements or position. But nobody gets to the top alone.
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You can't hurry creativity, so take time to ponder your ideas. Sit back and take time to think things over. That's usually how the best ideas bloom.
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In a litigation-happy society, clear agreements often prevent small disagreements from becoming big ones.
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Being rich isn't about money. Being rich is a state of mind. Some of us, no matter how much money we have, will never be free enough to take time to stop and eat the heart of the watermelon. And some of us will be rich without ever being more than a paycheck ahead of the game.
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Leadership does not mean getting people to do their job. It means getting people to do their best.
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If you don't climb the mountain, you can't see the view
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If you believe, as I do, that your employees truly are your most valuable asset, you will do whatever you can to help them do their jobs as well as possible.
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You only get one chance to make a good first impression, and yours may be in the hands of the receptionist.
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Time is free, but it's priceless. You can't own it, but you can use it. You can't keep it, but you can spend it. Once you've lost it you can never get it back.
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You're a lot better off being scared than being bored.
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Don't equate activity with efficiency.
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No one ever went broke by saying no too often.
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Don't wait for a funeral to pay a compliment. You may not make it in time.
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If you can't say yes, it's no. Don't sugarcoat it. Don't talk yourself into yes just to seem like a nice guy. No one ever went broke because he or she said NO too often.
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You can't be passionate when you feel like it. You have to be passionate about your job, product or cause all the time. There's no off switch on a tiger.
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Ethical decisions ensure that everyone's best interests are protected. When in doubt, don't.
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