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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
Businessman
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Ethical decisions ensure that everyone's best interests are protected. When in doubt, don't.
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Would you like to go to a doctor who had taken his last medical course in 1948? You have to keep changing and keep learning so that you are constantly challenging yourself, adding a few new songs to your program every chance you get. If you don't, the world will pass you by.
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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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Look in the mirror every day and say, I am in charge. You might not have control over every phase of your life, but you have more control than you realize, and you are responsible for your own happiness and success.
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If we could measure the damage to corporations from gossip, it might be more than the GNP of the Third World!
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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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When you have a dream that you can't let go of, trust your instincts and pursue it. But remember: Real dreams take work, They take patience, and sometimes they require you to dig down very deep. Be sure you're willing to do that.
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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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Your past is not your potential.
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If you don't look ahead, you'll always be behind.
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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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Don't equate activity with efficiency.
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If you want to stay youthful, stay useful.
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Failure is not falling down but staying down.
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You can't be passionate when you feel like it. You have to be passionate about your job, product or cause all the time. There's no off switch on a tiger.
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The sale begins when the customer says yes.
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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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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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