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I have never yet met a successful person who hasn't had to overcome either a little or a lot of adversity in his or her life. If life there is a lot of lumps and bumps... a lot of throttling up and a lot of throttling down.
Harvey Mackay
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Harvey Mackay
Age: 92
Born: 1932
Born: January 1
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Ethical decisions ensure that everyone's best interests are protected. When in doubt, don't.
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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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When you're thirsty, it's too late to think about digging a well.
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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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Fatigue makes fools of us all. It robs you of your skills and your judgment, and it blinds you to creative solutions. It's the best-conditioned athlete, not the most talented, who generally wins when the going gets tough.
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Deadlines aren't bad. They help you organize your time. They help you set priorities. They make you get going when you might not feel like it.
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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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Your past is not your potential.
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Failures don't plan to fail they fail to plan.
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Don't confuse visibility with credibility.
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Most fears of rejection rest on the desire for approval from other people. Don't base your self-esteem on their opinions.
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