Be good at something. It makes you valuable. Have something to bring to the table, because that will make you more welcome.
Randy PauschWalls aren't put in our life to stop us, they are there to test how much we really want somthing.
Randy PauschThe person who failed often knows how to avoid future failures. The person who knows only success can be more oblivious to all the pitfalls.
Randy PauschThe brick walls are there to stop the people who don't want it badly enough. They are there to stop the other people!
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