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Harvey Mackay
Age: 92
Born: 1932
Born: January 1
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If you can't say yes, it's no. Don't sugarcoat it. Don't talk yourself into yes just to seem like a nice guy. No one ever went broke because he or she said NO too often.
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If you find yourself plagued by a recurrent worry, train yourself to think of something else. Your conscious mind can concentrate on only one thought at a time, and driving the negativity away will free you up to move forward again.
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There is no shame in taking pride in achievements or position. But nobody gets to the top alone.
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Hard work often leads to success. No work seldom does.
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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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If you don't climb the mountain, you can't see the view
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Mackay's Moral: If you are persistent, you will get it. If you are consistent, you will keep it.
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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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Make your decisions with your heart, and you'll end up with heart disease.
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All the technology in the world will never replace a positive attitude.
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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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It isn't the quality of the ideas you have that will determine whether you make a success of them, it's the qualities you bring to those ideas.
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Good habits are as addictive as bad habits, and a lot more rewarding.
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The longer they keep you waiting, the more they want to deal.
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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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Time is free, but it's priceless. You can't own it, but you can use it. You can't keep it, but you can spend it. Once you've lost it you can never get it back.
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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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When you're thirsty, it's too late to think about digging a well.
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Friends are made by many acts...and lost by only one.
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Day in and day out, your tax accountant can make or lose you more money than any single person in your life, with the possible exception of your kids
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