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One mistake will never kill you. The same mistake over and over again will.

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Harvey Mackay
Age: 92
Born: 1932
Born: January 1
Businessman
Businessperson
Journalist
Kill
Mistake
Never

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I've learned that people will seldom let you down if they understand that your destiny is in their hands, and vice versa.
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You can't buy a good reputation you must earn it.
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You learn when you listen. You earn when you listen - not just money, but respect.
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All the technology in the world will never replace a positive attitude.
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Worrying makes you cross the bridge before you come to it.
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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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One sure-fire way to stay creative: force yourself to learn something new.
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In a litigation-happy society, clear agreements often prevent small disagreements from becoming big ones.
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Your day usually goes the way the corners of your mouth turn. The most powerful single thing you can do to influence others is to smile at them.
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Don't fall in love with your wit. Your cleverly turned phrase may not, as you hope, show off how much gray matter you have, especially if the phrase is at someone else's expense.
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