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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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No one ever went broke by saying no too often.
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Keep the customer actively involved throughout your presentation, and watch your results improve.
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Good habits are as addictive as bad habits, and a lot more rewarding.
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Don't confuse visibility with credibility.
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Anyone who has been in business can tell war stories about the bumps in the road. But if they've outlasted the competition, ask for their stories about survival. They've figured out how to turn disappointments into opportunities.
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Time is free, but it's priceless. You can't own it, but you can use it. You can't keep it, but you can spend it. Once you've lost it you can never get it back.
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The quality of your life is determined by the quality of your relationships. The quality of your business is no different.
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Worrying makes you cross the bridge before you come to it.
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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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Failure is an attitude, not an outcome.
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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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A string of successes can kill you if they make you think, 'Hey, I'm smart I can't make any mistakes'.
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No business can stay in business without customers. How you treat - or mistreat - them determines how long your doors stay open.
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