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Harvey Mackay
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Just for fun, I reread the recent columns I’ve written during the past few years. It’s a practice I find very helpful: identifying trends, examining the topics that are reader favorites, and looking for ideas for the years ahead. Here’s my favorite part: reading the morals and reflecting on the messages they leave for the reader. When I sum up these lessons, I want to make sure the take-home value will benefit everyone from the first job holders to the seasoned pros. Here are some of the lessons I hope will stick with you.
Motivation is what gets you started. Commitment is what keeps you going.
Overcoming procrastination helps your todo list become your all-done list.
When you expand your network, you expand your opportunities.
Short speeches often deliver big messages.
If you want them to show you the money, you better show them the reason.
“Thank you” is always a welcome message.
A good decision is the best thing you’ll ever make.
Mistakes can be steppingstones to success.
Smiles never go up in price nor down in value.
If it’s worth doing, do it now!
When you meet temptation, turn to the right.
Don’t let your emotions get the best of you; let them show the best of you.
If truth stands in your way, you’re headed in the wrong direction.
Common courtesy should never be an uncommon practice.
Worry is wasting today’s time to clutter up tomorrow’s opportunities with yesterday’s troubles.
How you handle adversity says a lot about how you will handle success.
Putting profit before principle is always bad business.
The person who does not look ahead remains behind.
Creativity, not necessity, is the true mother of invention.
The only person who can limit your potential is you.
Don’t be afraid to dream big – be afraid not to.
Your reputation depends on your past and determines your future.
The ability to think on your feet can prevent you from falling on your face.
Optimists don’t care whether the glass is half-full or half-empty – they know they can refill the glass!
It’s not about what you can do; it’s about what you will do.
You can learn from experience – yours or someone else’s.
If you are too busy to be kind, you are too busy.
You can’t beat the competition if you don’t compete.
Showing respect is not a sign of weakness – it’s a show of strength.
Don’t just make a sale, make a customer and a friend.
Honesty is not just the best policy – it should be your only policy.
Creativity has no script; it is inspired ad libbing.
Make the rest of your life the best of your
life.
Humble pie is nourishment for a big ego.
Get a lock on loyalty – it’s one of the keys to success.
Be careful not to let your perceptions be based on deceptions.
Getting something done is an accomplishment; getting something done right is an achievement.
The future belongs to the person who knows how to wait.
The world’s work is done every day by people who could have stayed in bed …. but didn’t.
For positive results, hire positive people.
A mentor is someone whose hindsight can become your foresight.
Build bridges, not barriers.
Trust is a must or else you’ll go bust.
Good habits are as addictive as bad habits and a lot more rewarding.
When was the last time you tried something for the first time?
Don’t just leave well enough alone – leave it better!
No risk, no success. Know risk, know success.
Mental toughness is what separates champions from near champions.
Some people succeed because they are destined to, but most people succeed because they are determined to.
The future belongs to those who are prepared for it.
It is wiser to choose what you say than say what you choose.
There are many formulas for success – but none of them work unless you do.
If you want life’s best, see to it that life gets your best.
Mackay’s Moral: A few little words can teach big lessons.
Reprinted with permission from nationally syndicated columnist Harvey Mackay, author of the New York Times #1 bestseller “Swim With The Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive,” “We Got Fired!...And It’s the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Us,” “The Mackay MBA of Selling in the Real World,” and “Use Your Head To Get Your Foot In The Door.”
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 • Grey Eagle United Methodist Church Annual Church At Birch Worship Service at 9 a.m. at John & Janet Roe's residence. See ad on page 4. SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 • Big Swan Lake Improvement District Annual Meeting at 9 a.m. at the Hub Supper Club, Burtrum. SAT.-SUN., AUG. 27-28 • 14th Annual Central MN Heritage Club Heritage Days, Burtrum. See ad on page 7.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 • St. Francis of Assisi 66th Annual Fall Festival. See ad on page 7. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 • Grey Eagle Car Show. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 • Grey Eagle-Burtrum Lions Tractor Pull.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 • Folk & Old-Time Music & Potluck starting from 1-3 p.m. at the Village View Apartments, Grey Eagle. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 • Catholic United Financial Pancake & Sausage Breakfast from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church Hall, Grey Eagle. THURS.-SUN., SEPT. 15-18 • 48th Annual Albany Pioneer Days. Parade of Tractors: Sat. 1:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.
ALBANY TOWNSHIP • Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany City Hall. • Planning Commission meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany City Hall.
BURNHAMVILLE TOWNSHIP • Meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Burtrum City Hall.
FEET FIRST CLINIC • Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Holdingford City Hall. FOOD DISTRIBUTION • Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution first Saturday of the Month from 10-11 a.m. at River of Live Church, Sauk Centre.
FREEPORT SENIOR MEETING • Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. with cards/Bingo/coffee/dessert.
GREY EAGLE CITY COUNCIL • Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. GREY EAGLE TOWNSHIP • Meets the first Monday of the month at 8 p.m. MELROSE TOWNSHIP • Meets the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the town hall.
MELROSE VFW #7050 POST/AUX. • Meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Melrose American Legion Clubrooms. MELROSE LEGION #101 POST/AUX. • Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Melrose American Legion. (Aux. Sept.-May.) STEARNS CO. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY • Meets at 7 p.m. on the 2nd Monday of the month at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Albany. SUNSHINE CLUB • Meets every Monday, weigh in starts at 8; meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the Village View Apartments, Grey Eagle. ST. ROSA CITY COUNCIL • Meets the 3rd Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Community Park building.
SWANVILLE CITY COUNCIL • First Tuesday after the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. SWANVILLE TOWNSHIP • Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 8:30 p.m. at the Swanville Fire Hall. UPSALA CITY COUNCIL • Meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.
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