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Don't wait for a funeral to pay a compliment. You may not make it in time.

Harvey Mackay

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Harvey Mackay
Age: 92
Born: 1932
Born: January 1
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No one ever went broke by saying no too often.
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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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Many people may listen, but few people actually hear.
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The cost of praising someone is nil - but every psychological study shows the payoff is huge.
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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 want to stay youthful, stay useful.
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One mistake will never kill you. The same mistake over and over again will.
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Most fears of rejection rest on the desire for approval from other people. Don't base your self-esteem on their opinions.
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Anyone too busy to say thank you will get fewer and fewer chances to say it.
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