Best quotes by Harvey Mackay

RelationshipsGratitudeCultureBusinessA smart manager will establish a culture of gratitude. Expand the appreciative attitude to suppliers, vendors, delivery people, and of course, customers.

Problem-SolvingAnticipationStressAnxietyWorrying makes you cross the bridge before you come to it.

FriendshipRelationshipsNetworkingIt'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.

ProductivityTime ManagementEfficiencyPrioritizationDon't equate activity with efficiency.

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

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

SuccessRelationshipsGratitudeTeamworkIt'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.

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.

ConfidencePerseveranceSelf-BeliefPositive MindsetOvercoming ObstaclesIt doesn't matter if they say you can't do it. It only matters if you say you can't.

ReputationYou can't buy a good reputation; you must earn it.

HumilitySelf-AwarenessCommunicationIntegrityDon'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.

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

SuccessPersistenceProgressGrowthBe like the turtle. If he didn't stick his neck out, he wouldn't get anywhere at all.

RespectLearningListening"You learn when you listen. You earn when you listen - not just money, but respect.

ActionValueIdeasWorthIdeas without action are worthless.

SalesBusinessTo me, job titles don't matter. Everyone is in sales. It's the only way we stay in business.

SuccessLifeTransformationLife 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.

SuccessChallengesPerseveranceCommitmentRisk-TakingIf you don't climb the mountain, you can't see the view

Keep the customer actively involved throughout your presentation, and watch your results improve.

SuccessNetworkingIf 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.

SuccessFocusMotivationDirectionGoal SettingIf you have no destination, you'll never get there.

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

SuccessGenderStereotypesHistorySalesThe first successful salesperson was not a man, it was Eve.

DeterminationResiliencePerseveranceSelf-ConfidenceSelf-BeliefBelieve in yourself, even when no one else does.

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

InnovationCreativityPersonal GrowthSelf-ImprovementLearningOne sure-fire way to stay creative: force yourself to learn something new.

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

SuccessProductivitySelf-AwarenessCollaborationEgoEgo stops you from getting things done and getting people to work with you. That's why I firmly believe that ego and success are not compatible.

ProductivityTime ManagementPrioritizationSeizing OpportunitiesWhen you kill a little time, you may be murdering opportunity.

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

SuccessGoal SettingProblem-SolvingDirect your energy toward achieving a goal, and tackle the problems with an emphasis on edging closer to a successful result.

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

EmpathyYou can win more friends with your ears than with your mouth. People who feel like they're being listened to feel accepted and appreciated. They feel like they're being taken seriously and what they say really matters.

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

It isn't the people you fire who make your life miserable, it's the people you don't.

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

DoubtProtectionEthicsEthical decisions ensure that everyone's best interests are protected. When in doubt, don't.

Moving ForwardIf you find yourself plagued by a recurrent worry, train yourself to think of something else. Your conscious mind can concentrate on only one thought at a time, and driving the negativity away will free you up to move forward again.

MoneyImportanceDay in and day out, your tax accountant can make or lose you more money than any single person in your life, with the possible exception of your kids

LifeGrowthLearningEducationPerspectiveA student of life considers the world a classroom.

SuccessLeadershipI've known entrepreneurs who were not great salespeople, or didn't know how to code, or were not particularly charismatic leaders. But I don't know of any entrepreneurs who have achieved any level of success without persistence and determination.

SalesThe sale begins when the customer says yes.

RelationshipsTrustKnowledgeCollaborationNetworkingYou don't have to know everything as long as you know people who know the things you don't

DreamsPatienceWorkInstinctsWhen you have a dream that you can't let go of, trust your instincts and pursue it. But remember: Real dreams take work, They take patience, and sometimes they require you to dig down very deep. Be sure you're willing to do that.

LifeChallengesPerseveranceWorthNobody said life would be easy, they just promised it would most likely be worth it.

Customers are the reason we open our doors every day, and keep the machines humming all night long. Customers determine what we eat, where we live, whether we stay in business.

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

SuccessPerseveranceOvercoming AdversityI have never yet met a successful person who hasn't had to overcome either a little or a lot of adversity in his or her life. If life there is a lot of lumps and bumps... a lot of throttling up and a lot of throttling down.

FriendshipRelationshipsLossConsequencesActionsFriends are made by many acts...and lost by only one.

SuccessPersonal DevelopmentImportanceAttitudes are every bit as important as aptitudes.

Too often, sales reps simply regurgitate their presentations and expect to land the sale. It doesn't work.

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.

SuccessSelf-AwarenessLearning From MistakesA string of successes can kill you if they make you think, 'Hey, I'm smart; I can't make any mistakes'.

PatienceTime ManagementStrategyBusinessThe longer they keep you waiting, the more they want to deal.

SuccessHumilityPracticeRealizationHumility is becoming a lost art, but it's not difficult to practice. It means that you realize that others have been involved in your success.

AttitudeSelf-ImprovementMindsetPositive thinking is more than just a tagline. It changes the way we behave.

Personal GrowthSelf-ImprovementWould you like to go to a doctor who had taken his last medical course in 1948? You have to keep changing and keep learning so that you are constantly challenging yourself, adding a few new songs to your program every chance you get. If you don't, the world will pass you by.

SuccessPersonal GrowthCompetitionSelf-EsteemAccomplishmentLike it or not, life is a series of competitions. You may be competing for a grade, a spot on a team, a job, or the largest account in town. The higher your self-esteem is, the better you get along with yourself, with others, and the more you'll accomplish.

AmericaAmerica is ripe for a service revolution.

SuccessEffortPerseveranceProductivityCompetitionYou can beat 80% of the competition just by showing up.

MemoryPale ink is better than the most retentive memory. If it's written down, you can look it up. Just be damn sure you write it down.

Fatigue makes fools of us all. It robs us of our skills, our judgment, and blinds us to creative solutions.

SuccessPrideCollaborationAchievementsThere is no shame in taking pride in achievements or position. But nobody gets to the top alone.

Personal GrowthMoving ForwardLearn from the past, but don't live there. Build on what you know so that you don't repeat mistakes.

HonestyDecision-MakingSelf-EmpowermentIf you can't say yes, it's no. Don't sugarcoat it. Don't talk yourself into yes just to seem like a nice guy. No one ever went broke because he or she said "NO" too often.

ActionKnowledgePowerPotentialKnowledge is not power unless it is used.

ProductivityLearning From MistakesLiving In The PresentWorrying about the past or the future isn't productive. When you start chastising yourself for past mistakes, or seeing disaster around every corner, stop and take a breath and ask yourself what you can do right now to succeed.

SuccessLongevityBusinessNo business can stay in business without customers. How you treat - or mistreat - them determines how long your doors stay open.

SuccessSouthwest Airlines is successful because the company understands it's a customer service company. It also happens to be an airline.

ResilienceOvercoming ObstaclesRough spots sharpen our performance. And more often than not, obstacles can be turned into advantages. You just can't let your disappointment get in the way.

LeadershipDelegating doesn't mean passing off work you don't enjoy, but letting your employees stretch their skills and judgment.

TrustResponsibilityLeadershipTeamworkGood commanders look after their troops, and good troops look after their commanders.

Self-ReflectionTime ManagementSkepticismPerception Of RealityYou have to look life straight in the eye. De-mystify your world. Can you really afford to believe magic is for real? Not when time is concerned.

PreparationChangeAnxietyEven when change is elective, it will disorient you. You may go through anxiety. You will miss aspects of your former life. It doesn't matter. The trick is to know in advance of making any big change that you're going to be thrown off your feet by it. So you prepare for this inevitable disorientation and steady yourself to get through it. Then you take the challenge, make the change, and achieve your dream.

CreativityPotentialImaginationDiscoveryAccomplishmentWe start out as pretty creative beings... Children let their imaginations take them to place they've never seen and do things that seem impossible. We encourage it as fun and playtime, but we should celebrate it as the potential for great discovery and accomplishment.