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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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Harvey Mackay
Age: 92
Born: 1932
Born: January 1
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One mistake will never kill you. The same mistake over and over again will.
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To me, job titles don't matter. Everyone is in sales. It's the only way we stay in business.
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Pale ink is better than the most retentive memory. If it's written down, you can look it up. Just be damn sure you write it down.
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In a climate of tight budgets, reduced workforces and stiff competition, internal training can be a great substitute for costly offsite workshops and conferences.
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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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Keep the customer actively involved throughout your presentation, and watch your results improve.
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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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There is a time to provide advice and offer an opinion, and there is a time not to. Don't be too quick to offer unsolicited advice. It certainly will not endear you to people.
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Failures don't plan to fail they fail to plan.
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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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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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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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Failure is not falling down but staying down.
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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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There will always be someone with a cuter girl, a bigger car, a bigger home, but that does not matter. You measure your own performance by your own potential. That's what makes a successful person.
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Anyone too busy to say thank you will get fewer and fewer chances to say it.
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In a litigation-happy society, clear agreements often prevent small disagreements from becoming big ones.
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