Swim With the Sharks: Without Being Eaten Alive Outsell, Outmanage, Outmotivate, and Outnegotiate Your Competition

by Harvey Mackay

1995

Status

Available

Publication

Ivy Books (1995)

Description

This straight-from-the-hip handbook by bestselling author and self-made millionaire Harvey Mackay spells out the path to success for readers everywhere. They will learn how to: Outsell by getting appointments with people who absolutely, positively do not want to see you, and then making them glad they said "yes!" Outmanage by arming yourself with information on prospects, customers, and competitors that the CIA would envy - using a system called the "Mackay 66." Outmotivate by using his insights to help yourself or your kids join the ranks of Amercia's one million millionaires. Outnegotiate by knowing when to "smile and say no" and when to "send in the clones." This one-of-a-kind book by a businessman who's seen it all and done it all has sold almost 2 million copies, and is the essential roadmap for everyone on the path to success.… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member capiam1234
Written in a way where each lesson is short and to the point allowing you to go back to any section to reflect on your favorite areas. The developer of the Mackay 66 has created some great advice for salespeople and job seekers everywhere. Keep this book close at hand and refer back to it
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LibraryThing member smcamp1234
Written in a way where each lesson is short and to the point allowing you to go back to any section to reflect on your favorite areas. The developer of the Mackay 66 has created some great advice for salespeople and job seekers everywhere. Keep this book close at hand and refer back to it
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constantly!
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LibraryThing member stephen.tan
Another original, unique, independent piece of work that offers extra skills to life. I highly recommend this book.
LibraryThing member JenniferRobb
After typing in the (very long) table of contents, I'm having my doubts about this book.

It was not as bad as I thought it might be. I agree with some of the other reviewers who say that some of the information may not be as relevant today as it was at the time this book was written.

Original publication date

1988

Physical description

6.9 inches

ISBN

0804104263 / 9780804104265

Barcode

1602088
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