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In the game of life, it's a good idea to have a few early losses, which relieves you of the pressure of trying to maintain an undefeated season.

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Bill Vaughan
Age: 61 †
Born: 1915
Born: October 8
Died: 1977
Died: February 25
Journalist
Writer
St. Louis
Missouri
Inspirational
Pressure
Ideas
Early
Relieves
Trying
Loss
Undefeated
Good
Game
Losses
Life
Mistake
Maintain
Games
Witty
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