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Thomas Merton Writer, Monk
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"When you expect the world to end at any moment, you know there is no need to hurry. You take your time, you do your work well."

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Thomas Merton Writer, Monk
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"We cannot find Him unless we know we need Him. We forget this need when we take a self-sufficient pleasure in our own good works. The poor and helpless are the first to find Him, Who came to seek and to save that which was lost."

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Tim Ferriss Author, Entrepreneur, Podcaster
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"To enjoy life, you don't need fancy nonsense, but you do need to control your time and realize that most things just aren't as serious as you make them out to be."

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Serena Williams Tennis Player
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"I don't go there thinking I'm going to lose. I never go into a tournament thinking that. I'll do the best that I can. I need to be at my peak and my best is holding up the trophy. Anything less I wouldn't be really excited about. So that's all I can focus on."

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Sheryl Sandberg Business Executive, Author
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"We need to talk more openly about mentorships and sponsorships. Women don't get the mentoring, and particularly the sponsors, they need to succeed as much as men."

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Simon Sinek Author, Motivational Speaker
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"Being driven is not the same as being passionate. Passion is a love for the journey. Drive is a need to reach the destination."

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St. Vincent Musician
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"Extend your mercy towards others, so that there can be no one in need whom you meet without helping. For what hope is there for us if God should withdraw His Mercy from us?"

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Robert Kiyosaki Businessman, Author
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"One of the most important things a real investor needs to say is this; “I want my money back and I also want to keep my investments."

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Steve Jobs Entrepreneur
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"I think PCs are going to be like trucks. Less people will need them. And this is going to make some people uneasy."

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Steve Jobs Entrepreneur
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"People need to have the incentive that if they invest and succeed, they can make a fair profit. Otherwise they'll stop investing."

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