Tag: Harvey Mackay
Success is fleeting, but integrity is permanent
In 1896, Emmanuel Ninger was arrested for passing counterfeit $20, $50 and $100 bills. When law enforcement searched his home, they discovered three portraits...
How to make opportunities happen
There is an ancient superstition of the sea that periodically a wave comes along that is greater than any that has preceded it. It...
The power of persistence
We’ve all heard the expression “the greatest thing since sliced bread.” But how did sliced bread come to be?
The Anecdote International website provides one...
The wisdom of compromise
Abraham Lincoln was a man who believed in compromise. According to an old story, when he was practicing law in Illinois, a farmer asked...
The impact of action
I learned about the significance of taking action at a young age. Being from Minnesota provided ample opportunity for any youngster willing to work....
Be true to yourself
One of the most famous lines in Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” consists of Polonius’ advice to his son, Laertes. He says: “This above all: To thine...
Don’t be afraid of imperfection
A young American singer taking a bow at La Scala in Milan was flattered when the discerning Italian audience forced him to return and...
The power of visualization
A tourist visiting Italy came upon a construction site and asked three stone masons what they were doing.
“I am cutting the stone,” answered the...
The power of politeness
A pompous and arrogant customer in an antique shop was making the owner drag out fragile, old pieces and then commenting on their poor...
Momentum and motivation
Motivation and momentum are one dynamic duo. It’s a lot easier to stay motivated than to get motivated again. The same is true for...
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