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Surrounding yourself with creative, imaginative people is a good strategy for success whether you're an entrepreneur seeking innovation or an artist looking for inspiration.

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Harvey Mackay
Age: 92
Born: 1932
Born: January 1
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The first successful salesperson was not a man, it was Eve.
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