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Real obstacles don't take you in circles. They can be overcome. Invented ones are like a maze.

Barbara Sher

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Barbara Sher
Age: 84 †
Born: 1935
Born: August 14
Died: 2020
Died: May 10
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Essayist
Motivational Speaker
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Detroit
Michigan
Motivation
Leadership
Maze
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Mazes
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Circles
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