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Habits are like comfortable beds. They are easy to get into, but difficult to get out of.

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Denis Waitley
Age: 91
Born: 1933
Born: January 1
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Success is not a pie with a limited number of pieces. The success of others has very little bearing on your success. You and everyone you know can become successful without anyone suffering setbacks, harm, or downturns.
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