Swim With The Sharks

One of my favorite writers, thinkers, and teachers is Harvey Mackay, author of many record-shattering books including SWIM WITH THE SHARKS WITHOUT BEING EATEN ALIVE and BEWARE OF THE NAKED MAN WHO OFFERS YOU HIS SHIRT.  His books, website, and newspaper articles offer crystal-clear road map for success in business and in life.

I’m fairly confident that Mackay will never find the need to quote my Carpe Diem Life posts, but that won’t stop me from borrowing from him (he’s been a valuable RESOURCE for me for years — I even receive one of his gold shark lapel pins years ago).    His syndicated column in yesterday’s local paper is full of aphorisms that fit perfectly in the Carpe Diem Life System:

CHOICE:  Goals are like stars; they may not be reached, but they can always be guides.
ACTION LISTS:  The will to win is not nearly as important as the will to prepare to win.
RESOURCES:  It’s not what you have, it’s what you do with what you have that makes all the difference.
PERSISTENT ACTION:  You have to take it as it happens, but you should try to make it happen the way you want to take it.
EVALUATION:  The key to keeping your balance is knowing when you’ve lost it.

DIRECTION:  If you’re not sure where you are going, you’ll probably end up somewhere else. If we are facing the right direction, all we have to do is keep on walking.
IMPROVEMENT:  Too many people stop to think and forget to start again.
ENJOYMENT:  Life is a bumpy road, and laughter is your best shock absorber.
MY RESPONSIBILITY:  Everyone thinks of changing the world, but they should change themselves.

You can check out Mr. Mackay at:  http://www.harveymackay.com/

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