The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal for this year is, you can get there—as long as you're willing to be honest with yourself about the preparation and work involved. There are no back doors, no free rides. There's just you, this moment, and a choice.

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"I believe the choice to become a mother is the choice to become one of the greatest spiritual teachers there is."

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""To live is to develop an internal moral, emotional G.P.S. that can tell you which way to go.""

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"Turn your wounds into wisdom"

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"“Think like a Queen. A Queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone to greatness.”"

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"Think like a Queen. A Queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone to greatness."

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"Hustle hard baby girl."

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"Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can."

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"Your most important work is always ahead of you, never behind you."

- Stephen Covey

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