A racehorse that consistently runs just a second faster than another horse is worth millions of dollars more. Be willing to give that extra effort that separates the winner from the one in second place.
H. JACKSON BROWN JR.Believe in miracles but don’t depend on them.
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You can get by on charm for about 15 minutes. After that, you better know something.
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Always kiss your children goodnight, even if they’re already asleep.
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Measure your wealth by what you’d have left if you lost all your money.
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Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye.
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Choose your life’s mate carefully. From this one decision will come 90 percent of all your happiness or misery.
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Opportunity dances with those already on the dance floor.
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Read carefully anything that requires your signature. Remember the big print giveth and the small print taketh away.
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Watch for big problems. They disguise big opportunities.
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Remember that the biggest gap in the world is between ‘I should’ and ‘I did.’
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Perform your job better than anyone else can. That’s the best job security I know.
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Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.
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Don’t flaunt your success, but don’t apologize for it either.
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Someone will always be looking at you as an example of how to behave. Don’t let him down.
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Don’t judge those who try and fail. Judge only those who fail to try.
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Every person that you meet knows something you don’t; learn from them.
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