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Every time you have to make a choice about anything, think Does this go toward or away from what I want? Always choose what goes toward what you want.

Barbara Sher

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Barbara Sher
Age: 84 †
Born: 1935
Born: August 14
Died: 2020
Died: May 10
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Motivational Speaker
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Detroit
Michigan
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