Harvey Mackay Quotes - Page 5

It's the oldest, corniest piece of advice in the world but it still works. The strongest networks are built on friendship. Be a friend not only to the people in your network, but to the people who matter the most to the people in your network.

There's a place in the world for any business that takes care of its customers-after the sale.

When you kill a little time, you may be murdering opportunity.

Like it or not, life is a series of competitions.

Never buy anything in a room with a chandelier.

By my count, more business leaders have failed and derailed because of arrogance than any other character flaw.

There has been a seismic shift in the business world. The great classical business principles still hold true but they need to be fused with cutting edge internet technology.

Life doesn't come with an instruction manual for success, so Darren Hardy has written one for you. The Compound Effect shows you how small, smart choices add up to transform your life.

Say and do what you mean, but never say and do it meanly.

If you walk backwards, you will never stub your toe.

Amateurs wait for inspiration. The real pros get up and go to work.

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.

One of the most difficult things in life for any individual or business is to accept and adopt change.

Life isn't fair. It's true, and you still have to deal with it. Whining about it rarely levels the playing field, but learning to rise above it is the ultimate reward.

Your workforce is your most valuable asset. The knowledge and skills they have represent the fuel that drives the engine of business - and you can leverage that knowledge.

It doesn't matter if they say you can't do it. It only matters if you say you can't.

When you're fired, you're rejected. It's as simple as that.

Jim Rohn is one of the most articulate, powerful, thought-provoking speakers I've seen. His unique delivery and style puts him head and shoulders above the rest.

I've learned that people will seldom let you down if they understand that your destiny is in their hands, and vice versa.

As you schedule individual tasks, give yourself a cushion. Mark the due date a few days ahead of the actual deadline so you have time to deal with changes or last-minute emergencies.

All success is, really, is having a predetermined plan and carrying it out successfully over a long period of time.

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.

If I had to name the single characteristic shared by all truly successful individuals, I’d say it’s the ability to create and nurture a network of contacts.

Most business problems can be solved if you can teach yourself to look beyond the dollar sign.

My Golden Rule of Networking is simple: Don't keep score.