Running taught me valuable ...

Running taught me valuable lessons. In cross-country competition, training counted more than intrinsic ability, and I could compensate for a lack of natural aptitude with diligence and discipline. I applied this in everything I did.
Running taught me valuable lessons. In cross-country competition, training counted more than intrinsic ability, and I could compensate for a lack of natural aptitude with diligence and discipline. I applied this in everything I did.

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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
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
I've always had the mentality of: work hard, get to bed early, focus - and let your work speak for itself.
 Olivia Palermo
I am doing the job with the mentality that I am going to be here a long time and I hope that I am.
 Stuart Pearce

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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.