Grind it out. Hanging on just one second longer than your competition makes you the winner.
H. JACKSON BROWN JR.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.
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Don’t judge those who try and fail. Judge only those who fail to try.
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Life doesn’t require that we be the best, only that we try our best.
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Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.
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Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.
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Remember that just the moment you say, “I give up,” someone else seeing the same situation is saying, “My, what a great opportunity.”
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It’s not your job to get people to like you, it’s your job to like people.
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When opportunity knocks, invite it to stay for dinner.
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Don’t expect others to listen to your advice and ignore your example.
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Believe in miracles but don’t depend on them.
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Strive for excellence, not perfection.
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If you’re doing your best, you won’t have any time to worry about failure.
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Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.
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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.
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Always kiss your children goodnight, even if they’re already asleep.
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Be modest. A lot was accomplished before you were born.
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