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You have to be able to face losing some things you might want in order to be free to do the right thing.

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Henry Cloud
Age: 68
Born: 1956
Born: March 17
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If people are really narcissistic or have a need to be seen as more than they really are, or to be admired as having it all together, then they cannot be followed and trusted by others.
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Be Hard on the issue, Soft on the person.
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When truth presents itself, the wise person see the light, takes it in, and makes adjustments. The fool tries to adjust the truth so he does not have to adjust to it.
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To get greater than 100% return on a growth step, give up defensiveness. Defensiveness stifles performance, and destroys relationships.
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We need rest not just so we feel better. We need rest for actual creation of what we're going to need the next day.
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Love can only exist where freedom and responsibility are operating.
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It is true that you get what you tolerate.
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