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Learn from the past, but don't live there. Build on what you know so that you don't repeat mistakes.

Harvey Mackay

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Harvey Mackay
Age: 92
Born: 1932
Born: January 1
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Positive thinking is more than just a tagline. It changes the way we behave. And I firmly believe that when I am positive, it not only makes me better, but it also makes those around me better.
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Good habits are as addictive as bad habits, and a lot more rewarding.
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We all start out in life with one thing in common We all have the same amount of time. It's just a matter of what we do with it.
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You learn when you listen. You earn when you listen - not just money, but respect.
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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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Your workforce is your most valuable asset. The knowledge and skills they have represent the fuel that drives the engine of business - and you can leverage that knowledge.
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No company has a permanent consumer franchise. No one has the only game in town. The never-ending cycle of destruction and change inherent in a capitalist economy always provides new opportunities for those with determination, goals and concentration.
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Friends are made by many acts...and lost by only one.
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The ten most powerful two-letter words in the English language are: If it is to be, it is up to me.
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our lives change in two ways :through the people we meet and the books we read
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If you want to stay youthful, stay useful.
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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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Staying in touch with contacts is as important as getting them in the first place.
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Be active, be energetic, be enthusiastic and you will accomplish your object.
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The life of a startup is full of ups and downs, an emotional roller coaster ride that you can't quite imagine if you've spent your whole career in a corporation.
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When you're thirsty, it's too late to think about digging a well.
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You can beat 80% of the competition just by showing up.
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It's only lonely at the top if you forget all the people you met along the way and fail to acknowledge their contributions to your success.
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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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Failure is an attitude, not an outcome.
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