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Say and do what you mean, but never say and do it meanly.

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Harvey Mackay
Age: 92
Born: 1932
Born: January 1
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If you find yourself plagued by a recurrent worry, train yourself to think of something else. Your conscious mind can concentrate on only one thought at a time, and driving the negativity away will free you up to move forward again.
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No company has a permanent consumer franchise. No one has the only game in town. The never-ending cycle of destruction and change inherent in a capitalist economy always provides new opportunities for those with determination, goals and concentration.
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It doesn't matter whether you are pursuing success in business, sports, the arts, or life in general: The bridge between wishing and accomplishing is discipline.
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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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Like it or not, life is a series of competitions. You may be competing for a grade, a spot on a team, a job, or the largest account in town. The higher your self-esteem is, the better you get along with yourself, with others, and the more you'll accomplish.
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Anyone too busy to say thank you will get fewer and fewer chances to say it.
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Staying in touch with contacts is as important as getting them in the first place.
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You'll never please everyone, but you only have to please a few people to get an offer.
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The longer they keep you waiting, the more they want to deal.
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Pay attention to those employees who respectfully ask why. They are demonstrating an interest in their jobs and exhibiting a curiosity that could eventually translate into leadership ability.
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Fatigue makes fools of us all. It robs you of your skills and your judgment, and it blinds you to creative solutions. It's the best-conditioned athlete, not the most talented, who generally wins when the going gets tough.
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Never buy anything in a room with a chandelier.
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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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Ethical decisions ensure that everyone's best interests are protected. When in doubt, don't.
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When you're thirsty, it's too late to think about digging a well.
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One mistake will never kill you. The same mistake over and over again will.
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The ten most powerful two-letter words in the English language are: If it is to be, it is up to me.
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No business can stay in business without customers. How you treat - or mistreat - them determines how long your doors stay open.
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One sure-fire way to stay creative: force yourself to learn something new.
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Many, perhaps most, people who lose their jobs are mistaken about the reason for which they lost their jobs. Some will say that they're failures, others that their boss had it in for them, and others yet that they were sure their career ended because of a stupid faux pas they made at the company picnic.
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