People often overestimate what they can reasonably achieve in a year. But they vastly underestimate what they can achieve in 5 years.
STEVE PAVLINA
STEVE PAVLINA
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Bill BurrBill Burr I am concerned because even in the past two years that were the jubilee years, I have seen evident signs which show that the people are still in great difficulties, and there are things that still need to be remedied and looked after in many areas.
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Bertha Knight LandesBertha Knight Landes If history is any indication, we should assume that any technology that is going to have a significant impact over the next 10 years is already 10 years old!
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