Harvey Mackay quotes

Harvey Mackay is a renowned businessman, author, and motivational speaker with over 50 years of experience in sales and leadership. His bestselling books, such as "Swim with the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive," have inspired millions worldwide. Harvey is known for his practical business advice and strategies for success. He is the founder of MackayMitchell Envelope Company and has received numerous awards for his contributions to the business world. Follow Harvey Mackay for valuable insights on sales, networking, and achieving your goals.

You’re as old as you behave.

- Harvey Mackay

When you’re thirsty, it’s too late to think about digging a well.

- Harvey Mackay

When a person with money meets a person with experience, the person with the experience winds up with the money and the person with the money winds up with the experience.

- Harvey Mackay

Time is free, but it’s priceless. You can’t own it, but you can use it. You can’t keep it, but you can spend it. Once you’ve lost it, you can never get it back.

- Harvey Mackay

People begin to become successful the minute they decide to be.

- Harvey Mackay

One of the greatest mistakes you can make in your career is being afraid to ask for help.

- Harvey Mackay

One mistake will never kill you. The same mistake over and over again will.

- Harvey Mackay

Ninety percent of the people that I share my philosophies with about organizing and using the Rolodex file will never put them into practice. They lack the necessary ingredient: Discipline.

- Harvey Mackay

Minds are like parachutes – not much good unless they are open.

- Harvey Mackay

Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right. Forget about those who don’t. Believe everything happens for a reason.

- Harvey Mackay

It doesn’t matter how much milk you spill as long as you don’t lose the cow.

- Harvey Mackay

If you fail to plan, then you plan to fail.

- Harvey Mackay

Good habits are as addictive as bad habits, and a lot more rewarding.

- Harvey Mackay

For the real winners, there are no finish lines.

- Harvey Mackay

Find something you love to do and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.

- Harvey Mackay

Don’t equate activity with efficiency.

- Harvey Mackay

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

- Harvey Mackay

Be like a postage stamp. Stick to it until you get there.

- Harvey Mackay

All the technology in the world will never replace a positive attitude.

- Harvey Mackay

A mediocre person tells. A good person explains. A superior person demonstrates. A great person inspires others to see for themselves.

- Harvey Mackay

A dream is just a dream. A goal is a dream with a plan and a deadline.

- Harvey Mackay

One sure-fire way to stay creative: Force yourself to learn something new.

- Harvey Mackay