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If you don't look ahead, you'll always be behind.

Harvey Mackay

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Harvey Mackay
Age: 92
Born: 1932
Born: January 1
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Expect to make some mistakes when you try new and different approaches. Sometimes colossal failures lead to spectacular successes.
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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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The first successful salesperson was not a man, it was Eve.
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Amateurs wait for inspiration. The real pros get up and go to work.
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Ideas without action are worthless.
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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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It's way easier to stay in the comfort zone, especially when things are going good than to go out on a limb and take some risks. My philosophy is exactly the opposite: Sometimes it's risky not to take a risk.
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Say and do what you mean, but never say and do it meanly.
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Keep the customer actively involved throughout your presentation, and watch your results improve.
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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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Friends are made by many acts...and lost by only one.
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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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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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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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To me, job titles don't matter. Everyone is in sales. It's the only way we stay in business.
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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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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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