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Failure is an attitude, not an outcome.

Harvey Mackay

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Harvey Mackay
Age: 92
Born: 1932
Born: January 1
Businessman
Businessperson
Journalist
Outcome
Outcomes
Failure
Attitude

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Positive thinking is more than just a tagline. It changes the way we behave. And I firmly believe that when I am positive, it not only makes me better, but it also makes those around me better.
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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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Don't let ups and downs leave you down and out.
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Failure is not falling down but staying down.
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Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised it would most likely be worth it.
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You have to look life straight in the eye. De-mystify your world. Can you really afford to believe magic is for real? Not when time is concerned.
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Leadership does not mean getting people to do their job. It means getting people to do their best.
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Be active, be energetic, be enthusiastic and you will accomplish your object.
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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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For the real winners, there are no finish lines.
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There's a place in the world for any business that takes care of its customers-after the sale.
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It's only lonely at the top if you forget all the people you met along the way and fail to acknowledge their contributions to your success.
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The bridge between wishing and accomplishing is discipline.
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When you're thirsty, it's too late to think about digging a well.
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Look in the mirror every day and say, I am in charge. You might not have control over every phase of your life, but you have more control than you realize, and you are responsible for your own happiness and success.
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Too often, sales reps simply regurgitate their presentations and expect to land the sale. It doesn't work.
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Time is free, but it's priceless. You can't own it, but you can use it. You can't keep it, but you can spend it. Once you've lost it you can never get it back.
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Ethical decisions ensure that everyone's best interests are protected. When in doubt, don't.
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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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To be a champion, you have to learn to handle stress and pressure. But if you've prepared mentally and physically, you don't have to worry.
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