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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.

Harvey Mackay

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Harvey Mackay
Age: 92
Born: 1932
Born: January 1
Businessman
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our lives change in two ways :through the people we meet and the books we read
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Amateurs wait for inspiration. The real pros get up and go to work.
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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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I've learned that people will seldom let you down if they understand that your destiny is in their hands, and vice versa.
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Staying in touch with contacts is as important as getting them in the first place.
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Never buy anything in a room with a chandelier.
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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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No one ever went broke by saying no too often.
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Fatigue makes fools of us all. It robs us of our skills, our judgment, and blinds us to creative solutions.
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Rough spots sharpen our performance. And more often than not, obstacles can be turned into advantages. You just can't let your disappointment get in the way.
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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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Leadership does not mean getting people to do their job. It means getting people to do their best.
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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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I've known entrepreneurs who were not great salespeople, or didn't know how to code, or were not particularly charismatic leaders. But I don't know of any entrepreneurs who have achieved any level of success without persistence and determination.
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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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For the real winners, there are no finish lines.
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