Harvey Mackay
Two-minute drill your way to success
I could fill volumes about chance meetings that have changed people’s lives, led to jobs, business opportunities, partnerships, new ideas, etc. – all because...
Understanding procrastination will help you break the habit
Procrastination is a thief. It robs you of the one commodity you just can’t buy back: time. It throws off schedules. It replaces accomplishment...
Valuable lessons from the wisdom of parents
The Boy Scouts were at camp. In an inspection, the director found an umbrella neatly rolled inside the bedroll of a small Scout. An...
Morals provide motivation
Readers of this column are remarkable when it comes to telling me what they like most about my weekly musings. Of course, I’m honored...
Unselfishness is one of the cornerstones of leadership
Steve Kerr, head coach of the Golden State Warriors, was asked the reason his team defeated LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers for the...
Never give up on your dreams
J.C. Penney, founder of the retail giant that bears his name, once evaluated one of his young clerks, stating he “wasn’t thorough and wouldn’t...
Friendship plays valuable role in workplace
Two friends were walking through a dense jungle. Knowing the dangers, they promised to stick together whatever happened.
Suddenly, a tiger appeared in the bushes....
Street-smarts important to remaining successful
You learn to be book smart in school, but you better not forget that you need to also be street smart.
I succeeded because I...
Customer service and disservice
Few issues baffle me more than the lack of service that businesses think their customers will tolerate. I just don’t understand how some companies...
Failure doesn’t have to be fatal
Failure can become a weight or it can give you wings.
That is the message I hear every spring when I attend the Horatio Alger...
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