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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
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A student of life considers the world a classroom.
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It's way easier to stay in the comfort zone, especially when things are going good than to go out on a limb and take some risks. My philosophy is exactly the opposite: Sometimes it's risky not to take a risk.
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No one ever went broke by saying no too often.
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There is a time to provide advice and offer an opinion, and there is a time not to. Don't be too quick to offer unsolicited advice. It certainly will not endear you to people.
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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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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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If you find yourself plagued by a recurrent worry, train yourself to think of something else. Your conscious mind can concentrate on only one thought at a time, and driving the negativity away will free you up to move forward again.
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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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Deadlines aren't bad. They help you organize your time. They help you set priorities. They make you get going when you might not feel like it.
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For the real winners, there are no finish lines.
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Believe in yourself, even when no one else does.
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Winners surround themselves with other winners. A winner knows he's a winner. He doesn't need second-raters and yes-men around to feed his ego. He knows he'll win more, and go further, with associates who not only can keep up with him but who also are capable of teaching him something.
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Ethical decisions ensure that everyone's best interests are protected. When in doubt, don't.
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When an employee asks why the company does things a certain way, and you can explain the logical reason, then the employee knows what she's doing is valid.
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One sure-fire way to stay creative: force yourself to learn something new.
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Don't wait for a funeral to pay a compliment. You may not make it in time.
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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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When you have a dream that you can't let go of, trust your instincts and pursue it. But remember: Real dreams take work, They take patience, and sometimes they require you to dig down very deep. Be sure you're willing to do that.
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Say and do what you mean, but never say and do it meanly.
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