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When you're thirsty, it's too late to think about digging a well.

Harvey Mackay

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Harvey Mackay
Age: 92
Born: 1932
Born: January 1
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Ethical decisions ensure that everyone's best interests are protected. When in doubt, don't.
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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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Failures don't plan to fail they fail to plan.
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One mistake will never kill you. The same mistake over and over again will.
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In a litigation-happy society, clear agreements often prevent small disagreements from becoming big ones.
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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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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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Anyone too busy to say thank you will get fewer and fewer chances to say it.
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