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Dec. 11, 2017

Success

We must respect each other’s successes. The successes might not be ones we would pursue and the trials may be different from our own, but we must remember they were achieved through hard work, persistence and intellect.

We must also remember and respect our own successes. They are easy to forget as we come up with more desires in life. But we must remember the blessings we have that came as a result of our hard work, persistence and intellect. If we remember our blessings and appreciate each one, we will be driven to hold onto them.


Excellence is an attitude. It is a belief that your efforts should produce high quality work. It is a belief that you should hold yourself to high standards. Therefore, place routines in your day that will build up your mind, body and spirit. Keep physically fit, stretch your brain by reading and problem solving and socialize with people to keep your people skills sharp and your spirits up.

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