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Jun 10, 2020
1 min

"Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected."

Being a yardstick of quality, against which others can measure their own achievement is a powerful tool in creating success for yourself.

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THE ORANGE STORY AND SEEKING MUTUAL BENEFIT

David Shay

May 29, 2020
2 min

THE ORANGE STORY AND SEEKING MUTUAL BENEFIT

In his book Pitch Anything, Oren Klaff tells the story of two men fighting over a sole orange, only to end up slicing it in half, each...

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"People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it.”

David Shay

May 21, 2020
1 min

"People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it.”

I once heard this George Bernard Shaw quote used on a commercial and it has always stuck with me. The image it paints is so ridiculous...

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Words From The Master: 10 Best David Ogilvy Quotes

David Shay

May 9, 2020
1 min

Words From The Master: 10 Best David Ogilvy Quotes

10 great quotes from David Ogilvy that will inspire and motivate marketers and advertisers.

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David Shay

May 4, 2020
1 min

THE POWER OF A STORY

By creating an engaging story that others want to be part of, a stranger gets cynical townspeople to open their hearts and cupboards.

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