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You can beat 80% of the competition just by showing up.

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Harvey Mackay
Age: 92
Born: 1932
Born: January 1
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Don't fall in love with your wit. Your cleverly turned phrase may not, as you hope, show off how much gray matter you have, especially if the phrase is at someone else's expense.
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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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Ethical decisions ensure that everyone's best interests are protected. When in doubt, don't.
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When an employee asks why the company does things a certain way, and you can explain the logical reason, then the employee knows what she's doing is valid.
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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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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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When you're thirsty, it's too late to think about digging a well.
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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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The first successful salesperson was not a man, it was Eve.
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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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Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised it would most likely be worth it.
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Many people may listen, but few people actually hear.
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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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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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The sale begins when the customer says yes.
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Ideas without action are worthless.
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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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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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You're a lot better off being scared than being bored.
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Good habits are as addictive as bad habits, and a lot more rewarding.
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