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our lives change in two ways :through the people we meet and the books we read

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Harvey Mackay
Age: 92
Born: 1932
Born: January 1
Businessman
Businessperson
Journalist
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Winners surround themselves with other winners. A winner knows he's a winner. He doesn't need second-raters and yes-men around to feed his ego. He knows he'll win more, and go further, with associates who not only can keep up with him but who also are capable of teaching him something.
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The cost of praising someone is nil - but every psychological study shows the payoff is huge.
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A string of successes can kill you if they make you think, 'Hey, I'm smart I can't make any mistakes'.
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None of us got to where we are alone. Whether the assistance we received was obvious or subtle, acknowledging someone's help is a big part of understanding the importance of saying thank you.
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There's a place in the world for any business that takes care of its customers-after the sale.
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You can't buy a good reputation you must earn it.
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In a climate of tight budgets, reduced workforces and stiff competition, internal training can be a great substitute for costly offsite workshops and conferences.
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Pale ink is better than the most retentive memory. If it's written down, you can look it up. Just be damn sure you write it down.
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Keep the customer actively involved throughout your presentation, and watch your results improve.
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Amateurs wait for inspiration. The real pros get up and go to work.
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Positive thinking is more than just a tagline. It changes the way we behave. And I firmly believe that when I am positive, it not only makes me better, but it also makes those around me better.
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Life is series of opportunities. The often neglected fact of life is that opportunities multiply as you take advantage of them.
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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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There is a time to provide advice and offer an opinion, and there is a time not to. Don't be too quick to offer unsolicited advice. It certainly will not endear you to people.
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The life of a startup is full of ups and downs, an emotional roller coaster ride that you can't quite imagine if you've spent your whole career in a corporation.
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If you walk backwards, you will never stub your toe.
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Day in and day out, your tax accountant can make or lose you more money than any single person in your life, with the possible exception of your kids
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Don't confuse visibility with credibility.
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When you kill a little time, you may be murdering opportunity.
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The sale begins when the customer says yes.
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