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If you walk backwards, you will never stub your toe.

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Harvey Mackay
Age: 92
Born: 1932
Born: January 1
Businessman
Businessperson
Journalist
Stub
Toes
Backwards
Walk
Walks
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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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You're a lot better off being scared than being bored.
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None of us got to where we are alone. Whether the assistance we received was obvious or subtle, acknowledging someone's help is a big part of understanding the importance of saying thank you.
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If you wish others to believe in you, you must first convince them that you believe in them.
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Friends are made by many acts...and lost by only one.
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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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Learn from the past, but don't live there. Build on what you know so that you don't repeat mistakes.
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You can't hurry creativity, so take time to ponder your ideas. Sit back and take time to think things over. That's usually how the best ideas bloom.
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A dream is always a bargain no matter what you pay for it
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Pay attention to those employees who respectfully ask why. They are demonstrating an interest in their jobs and exhibiting a curiosity that could eventually translate into leadership ability.
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Mackay's Moral: If you are persistent, you will get it. If you are consistent, you will keep it.
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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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Keep the customer actively involved throughout your presentation, and watch your results improve.
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Your day usually goes the way the corners of your mouth turn. The most powerful single thing you can do to influence others is to smile at them.
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It doesn't matter whether you are pursuing success in business, sports, the arts, or life in general: The bridge between wishing and accomplishing is discipline.
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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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Give your subconscious a chance to work by turning your brain off from time to time. Don't focus on work or solving problems constantly.
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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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You'll never please everyone, but you only have to please a few people to get an offer.
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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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