..find a creative way to keep in touch" (Baca pp). Jill Mallen, an assistant vice president, remarked, "...value every relationship. You never know who you might need to talk to next week" (Baca pp). What she and MacKay mean is that most often in life, someone from the past becomes the key to helping someone become successful, whether by contacts, letters of referrals, or simply picking their brain for ideas. Therefore, when beginning the quest, common sense says to turn to those around you for support. Editors are not going to come knocking on the door if they do not have the manuscript. If investors do not know about an invention or business idea, then they cannot invest. Thus, it is necessary to set goals concerning a dream, make a to-do list just and outline the most logical approach to achievement....

For example, if owning a lake house is the dream, then a financial savings plan is necessary. If the dream is getting a piece of work published, then it is necessary to do the homework to learn what literary agents and publishers ascribe to particular genres.
And above all, says MacKay, do not let obstacles cripple efforts, but rather see them as an opportunity to learn from the mistakes and to learn more about oneself, and "focus on the road, rather than the bumps in it" (MacKay).

Works Cited

MacKay, Harvey. "Disappointment is opportunity in disguise." http://www.mackay.com/welcome.html

Baca, Maria Elena. "Harvey Mackay's Rolodex to success; Author/businessman's latest book emphasizes value of networking." Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN); 5/15/1997; pp.