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The people who don't have a great life are the ones who settle for a good one.
James C. Collins
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James C. Collins
Age: 66
Born: 1958
Born: January 25
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Most people will look back and realize they did not have a great life because it's just so easy to settle for a good life.
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How can you succeed by helping others succeed? We succeed at our very best only when we help others succeed.
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