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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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The sale begins when the customer says yes.
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One sure-fire way to stay creative: force yourself to learn something new.
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One mistake will never kill you. The same mistake over and over again will.
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In a litigation-happy society, clear agreements often prevent small disagreements from becoming big ones.
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If you walk backwards, you will never stub your toe.
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You'll always get the good news it's how fast you get the bad news that counts.
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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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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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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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There's a place in the world for any business that takes care of its customers-after the sale.
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Friends are made by many acts...and lost by only one.
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Leadership does not mean getting people to do their job. It means getting people to do their best.
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If you believe, as I do, that your employees truly are your most valuable asset, you will do whatever you can to help them do their jobs as well as possible.
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You have to look life straight in the eye. De-mystify your world. Can you really afford to believe magic is for real? Not when time is concerned.
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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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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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