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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.
Harvey Mackay
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Harvey Mackay
Age: 92
Born: 1932
Born: January 1
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