Harvey Mackay
How to tackle problems
In one of my favorite “Peanuts” comic strips, Linus says to Charlie Brown, “There’s no problem so big or so complicated that it can’t...
The problem of arrogance
A young, foolish pilot wanted to sound cool and show who was boss on the aviation frequencies. So, the first time he approached an...
The passion of compassion
Author and lecturer Leo Buscaglia once talked about a contest he had been asked to judge. The purpose of the contest was to find...
Competition is healthy
Richard Petty, the stock-car racing legend, finished second in his first race. He was so excited that he sped home to tell his mother.
“You...
Stop reacting and start responding
Wishing to encourage her young son’s progress on the piano, a mother took her little boy to a concert featuring the famous pianist Paderewski....
How to overcome negativity
One Sunday afternoon, a cranky grandfather was visiting his family. As he lay down to take a nap, his mischievous grandson decided to have...
The power of vision
“When I was a young man, I wanted to change the world. I found it was difficult to change the world, so I tried...
You can always start anew
In 1914, Thomas Edison’s factory in West Orange, N.J., was destroyed by a fire. Much of Edison’s life’s work went up in flames.
The next...
Business lessons from the danger zone
I was among the millions of people who flocked to movie theaters recently to see “Top Gun: Maverick.” It’s one of the best movies...
Customer service, on a serious tip
A high school student landed her first summer job, working in a drugstore. As she arrived at the store for her first day, the...
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