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Nothing wilts faster than a laurel rested upon.

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
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Laurel
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Laurels
Inaction
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Some people drift through their entire life. They do it one day at a time, one week at a time, one month at a time. It happens so gradually they are unaware of how their lives are slipping away until it's too late.
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Faith is a twenty-four hour a day commitment.
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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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If you are an entrepreneur planning to start your own company, I can't think of a better place to begin than by operating your business by the Golden Rule. Make this a high priority never make a decision that contradicts the Golden Rule.
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I've never yet met a person who didn't want to be appreciated.
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You cannot keep determined people for success.
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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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God does not ask your ability Or your inability. He asks only your availability.
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Do not desire to fit in. Desire to lead.
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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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If you have an idea and I have an idea - then we EACH have JUST ONE idea...but if you share your idea with me and I do the same...we EACH have TWO ideas!
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It is important for you to have a goal. You simply can't get there if you don't know where you are going. Begin to build in your mind a dream. The write it down and make your goal realistic. Aim high enough that you will have to stretch your ability and your potential to reach it.
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There are two things people want more than sex and money - recognition and praise.
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Sometimes listening itself may not be enough-some people must be prodded if you are to find out what they're thinking.
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Dare to risk public criticism.
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In fact, depending on how much you earn, you can afford to pay somebody to do almost anything you don't like to do.
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When you come to a roadblock, take a detour.
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Everyone wants to be appreciated, so if you appreciate someone, don't keep it a secret.
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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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Think in terms of what's good for the other person and success will seek you out.
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