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Preparation for life is so important. Luck is what happens when preparedness meets opportunity. Opportunity is all around us. Are you prepared?

Earl Nightingale

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Earl Nightingale
Age: 68 †
Born: 1921
Born: March 12
Died: 1989
Died: March 25
Actor
Author
Motivational Speaker
Radio Personality
Writer
LA
California
Preparation
Luck
Prepared
Opportunity
Happens
Around
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Preparedness
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