Motivation is a fire from within. If someone else tries to light that fire under you, chances are it will burn very briefly.

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"We judge ourselves by our motives and others by their behavior."

- Stephen R. Covey

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"Just as we develop our physical muscles through overcoming opposition - such as lifting weights - we develop our character muscles by overcoming challenges and adversity."

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"Our greatest joy and our greatest pain come in our relationships with others."

- Stephen R. Covey

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""Trust is the glue of life. It is the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It's the foundational principle that holds all relationships.""

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"Trust is the glue of life. It's the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It's the foundational principle that holds all relationships."

- Stephen R. Covey

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"Hustle hard baby girl."

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"Results on. Excuses off."

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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."

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