Mary Kay Ash

For every failure, there’s an alternative course of action. You just have to find it. When you come to a roadblock, take a detour.

Mary Kay Ash

I believe that you should praise people whenever you can; it causes them to respond as a thirsty plant responds to water.

Mary Kay Ash

Left unattended, problems only intensify.

Mary Kay Ash

My definition of happiness is having something that you love to do, someone to love, and something to look forward to.

Mary Kay Ash

Never give up, because you never know if the next try is going to be the one that works.

Mary Kay Ash

One of the secrets of success is to refuse to let temporary setbacks defeat us.

Mary Kay Ash

There are three types of people in this world: those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who wonder what happened.

Mary Kay Ash

Think in terms of what’s good for the other person and success will seek you out.

Mary Kay Ash

Those who are blessed with the most talent don’t necessarily outperform everyone else. It’s the people with follow-through who excel.

Mary Kay Ash

When you reach an obstacle, turn it into an opportunity. You have the choice.

Mary Kay Ash