Harvey Mackay

"It doesn't matter whether you are pursuing success in business, sports, the arts, or life in general: The bridge between wishing and accomplishing is discipline."

"It'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."

"Life isn't fair. It's true, and you still have to deal with it. Whining about it rarely levels the playing field, but learning to rise above it is the ultimate reward."

"No business can stay in business without customers. How you treat - or mistreat - them determines how long your doors stay open."

"Positive thinking is more than just a tagline. It changes the way we behave. And I firmly believe that when I am positive, it not only makes me better, but it also makes those around me better."

"The quality of your life is determined by the quality of your relationships. The quality of your business is no different."

"The sooner you accept the fact that you will have both successes and failures, the easier it will be to get your business and personal life headed in the right direction."

"When 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."

"When you wake up every day, you have two choices. You can either be positive or negative; an optimist or a pessimist. I choose to be an optimist. It's all a matter of perspective."

"Your workforce is your most valuable asset. The knowledge and skills they have represent the fuel that drives the engine of business - and you can leverage that knowledge."