I have ten marathons under my belt, including four New York races and one Boston.
If you don't look ahead, you'll always be behind.
Don't water your weeds.
You can't buy a good reputation; you must earn it.
Many successful people are no more talented than unsuccessful people. The difference between them lies in the old axiom that successful people do those things that unsuccessful people don't like to do.
Be active, be energetic, be enthusiastic and you will accomplish your object.