I have never cared very much ...

I have never cared very much for personal prizes. A person does not become a freedom fighter in the hope of winning awards.
I have never cared very much for personal prizes. A person does not become a freedom fighter in the hope of winning awards.

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Being self-made is a state of mind, and once you put that mentality to work, your success will come.
 Dave East
A lot of people change for good. Some people just fall off. Just trying to progress in anything, no matter what you're doing, I feel like any progression you make... some people aren't gonna be around you that were around you.
 Dave East
There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.
Once you get the nod, your mentality totally changes. It's like a heavyweight fighter-you win the title and that's it, you don't want to look back and you don't want to change. That's the way I feel and I'm looking to keep the job.?
 Mark Sanchez
Inspirational leaders need to have a winning mentality in order to inspire respect. It is hard to trust in the leadership of someone who is half-hearted about their purpose, or only sporadic in focus or enthusiasm.
 Sebastian Coe

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As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.
It always seems impossible until it's done.
There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered.
And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.