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You'll never please everyone, but you only have to please a few people to get an offer.

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Harvey Mackay
Age: 92
Born: 1932
Born: January 1
Businessman
Businessperson
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Offers
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Everyone
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The longer they keep you waiting, the more they want to deal.
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Good habits are as addictive as bad habits, and a lot more rewarding.
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You're a lot better off being scared than being bored.
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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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Fatigue makes fools of us all. It robs you of your skills and your judgment, and it blinds you to creative solutions. It's the best-conditioned athlete, not the most talented, who generally wins when the going gets tough.
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When you kill a little time, you may be murdering opportunity.
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Day in and day out, your tax accountant can make or lose you more money than any single person in your life, with the possible exception of your kids
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In a litigation-happy society, clear agreements often prevent small disagreements from becoming big ones.
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Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised it would most likely be worth it.
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One mistake will never kill you. The same mistake over and over again will.
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You learn when you listen. You earn when you listen - not just money, but respect.
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