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Do not desire to fit in. Desire to lead.

Mary Kay Ash

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Mary Kay Ash
Age: 83 †
Born: 1918
Born: May 12
Died: 2001
Died: November 22
Businessperson
Entrepreneur
Mary Kathlyn Wagner
Desire
Individuality
Fit
Lead
Courage

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A risk-taking environment starts at the top of a corporation. If the CEO doesn't have this spirit, chances are you won't find it anywhere else in the organization.
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We treat our people like royalty. If you honor and serve the people who work for you, they will honor and serve you.
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God first, family second, career third.
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An average person with average talents and ambition and average education, can outstrip the most brilliant genius in our society, if that person has clear, focused goals.
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God does not ask your ability Or your inability. He asks only your availability.
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Think in terms of what's good for the other person and success will seek you out.
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The greatest polution problem we face today is negativity.
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Individuals sometimes feel insignificant and doubt that one person can really make a difference in this world. Well, believe me, one person can.
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My goal in life is to live my life in such a way that when I die, someone can say, she cared
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People fail forward to success.
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We must have a theme, a goal, a purpose in our lives. If you don't know where you're aiming, you don't have a goal. My goal is to live my life in such a way that when I die, someone can say, she cared.
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Left unattended, problems only intensify.
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There are three types of people in this world: those who make things happen, those who watch things happen and those who wonder what happened. We all have a choice. You can decide which type of person you want to be. I have always chosen to be in the first group.
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Everyone wants to be appreciated, so if you appreciate someone, don't keep it a secret.
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God didn't have time to make a nobody, only a somebody.I believe that each of us has God-given talents within us waiting to be brought to fruition.
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Leaders teach. They motivate. They care. Leaders make sure that the way to success is always broad enough and straight enough for others to follow.
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Everyone has an invisible sign hanging from their neck saying, 'Make me feel important.' Never forget this message when working with people.
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A mediocre idea that generates enthusiasm will go further than a great idea that inspires no one.
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I have learned to imagine an invisible sign around each person's neck that says 'Make me feel important.
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The first step is the hardest – making a commitment to yourself, for yourself.
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