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Expect the best, plan for the worst, and prepare to be surprised.

Denis Waitley

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Denis Waitley
Age: 91
Born: 1933
Born: January 1
Businessperson
Motivational Speaker
Writer
Success
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Best
Surprise
Expectations
Plan
Expect
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Plans
Surprised
Motivational
Disappointment
Worst
Preparation

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