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Harvey Mackay
Age: 92
Born: 1932
Born: January 1
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Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised it would most likely be worth it.
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Pale ink is better than the most retentive memory. If it's written down, you can look it up. Just be damn sure you write it down.
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You only get one chance to make a good first impression, and yours may be in the hands of the receptionist.
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You're a lot better off being scared than being bored.
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Keep the customer actively involved throughout your presentation, and watch your results improve.
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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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Humility is becoming a lost art, but it's not difficult to practice. It means that you realize that others have been involved in your success.
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Staying in touch with contacts is as important as getting them in the first place.
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By getting your customers to agree with you in small steps along the way, you have a better chance of reaching agreement when it's time to do business.
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You can beat 80% of the competition just by showing up.
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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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In a climate of tight budgets, reduced workforces and stiff competition, internal training can be a great substitute for costly offsite workshops and conferences.
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Ethical decisions ensure that everyone's best interests are protected. When in doubt, don't.
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One mistake will never kill you. The same mistake over and over again will.
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One of the most difficult things in life for any individual or business is to accept and adopt change.
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Expect to make some mistakes when you try new and different approaches. Sometimes colossal failures lead to spectacular successes.
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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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When you kill a little time, you may be murdering opportunity.
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In a litigation-happy society, clear agreements often prevent small disagreements from becoming big ones.
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Say and do what you mean, but never say and do it meanly.
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