"People who consider themselves victims of their circumstances will always remain victims unless they develop a greater vision for their lives."
"There are always risks when you chase after a dream because growth requires that you leave your comfort zone and enter unknown territory. But without confronting those risks and facing your fears, you'll never, as Nike says, "Just do it." Now the truth is, you may fail in some of your efforts, but you will never succeed if you are not willing to risk failure. And even if you do fail, you can learn from the experience and try again. To do that, you will need courage, and you will also need to have faith in your ability to achieve your goals."
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Source: Stedman Graham (1998). “You Can Make It Happen: A Nine-Step Plan for Success”, p.66, Simon and Schuster
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