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Extraordinary individuals take one step back and two steps forward with most every challenge-and sometimes two steps back to one step forward. They harvest useful lessons and knowledge from what doesn't work, and they display a remarkable resiliency and ability to bounce back from adversity.

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Jerry I. Porras
Age: 86
Born: 1938
Born: January 1
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