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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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Ethical decisions ensure that everyone's best interests are protected. When in doubt, don't.
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Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised it would most likely be worth it.
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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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