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Anyone too busy to say thank you will get fewer and fewer chances to say it.

Harvey Mackay

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Harvey Mackay
Age: 92
Born: 1932
Born: January 1
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If you don't look ahead, you'll always be behind.
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Ethical decisions ensure that everyone's best interests are protected. When in doubt, don't.
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Fatigue makes fools of us all. It robs us of our skills, our judgment, and blinds us to creative solutions.
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Friends are made by many acts...and lost by only one.
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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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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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Expect to make some mistakes when you try new and different approaches. Sometimes colossal failures lead to spectacular successes.
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When an employee asks why the company does things a certain way, and you can explain the logical reason, then the employee knows what she's doing is valid.
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You're a lot better off being scared than being bored.
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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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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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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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If you walk backwards, you will never stub your toe.
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For the real winners, there are no finish lines.
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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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I've known entrepreneurs who were not great salespeople, or didn't know how to code, or were not particularly charismatic leaders. But I don't know of any entrepreneurs who have achieved any level of success without persistence and determination.
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Rough spots sharpen our performance. And more often than not, obstacles can be turned into advantages. You just can't let your disappointment get in the way.
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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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