Tag: Harvey Mackay
‘Good enough’ doesn’t cut it
There’s a good reason why Debbi Fields of cookie fame is so successful, and she summed it up in an aphorism I’ll never forget:...
Making a first impression last
There are many things in life that you can do multiple times. Making a first impression on someone isn’t one of them.
First impressions are...
The danger of arrogance in the workplace
In a village long ago, there lived a young boy who loved nothing as much as competing in athletic contests. Because he was fit...
The importance and power of brevity
A third-grader had to do a book report, and he chose a Socrates biography. His report consisted of three succinct sentences:
1. Socrates was a...
Sales tips that really work
Whether you run your own business or work for a company in a sales-related role, you’re always looking for sales techniques that work.
One person...
Decide to be a decision-maker
A confused young man went to a psychiatrist. The psychiatrist intently listened to his patient and then offered his insight.
“It appears to me you...
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...
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