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A friend who is far away is sometimes much nearer than one who is at hand.

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Les Brown
Age: 79
Born: 1945
Born: February 17
Motivational Speaker
Politician
Speaker
Miami
Florida
Leslie Brown
Leslie C. Brown
Leslie Calvin Brown
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Life has no limitations, except the ones you make.
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Ask for help. Not because you are weak. But because you want to remain strong.
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You were created on purpose for a purpose. There is a thirst and hunger in your heart that is real. Pay attention to it.
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If you are not excited about your own dream, how can you expect anybody else to be?
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Forgive yourself first. Release the need to replay a negative situation over and over again in your mind. Don’t become a hostage to your past by always reviewing and reliving your mistakes. Don’t remind yourself of what should have, could have or would have been. Release it and let it go. Move on.
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If you do what is easy, your life will be hard
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I can bounce back from adversity and reinvent my life - it's possible
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Know your gifts and share them.
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If you spend a lot of time thinking about your problems, they'll grow bigger and stronger. Is that what you want? Of course not!Instead, focus on your goals. Start your day with them at the front of your mind, and use notes to recall them strategically throughout your day.
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If you are carrying strong feelings about something that happened in your past, they may hinder your ability to live in the present.
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Review your goals twice every day in order to be focused on achieving them.
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Your smile will give you a positive countenance that will make people feel comfortable around you.
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Define your priorities, know your values and believe in your purpose. Only then can you effectively share yourself with others.
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No one will take better care of your dream than you.
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I will heighten my life by helping others heighten theirs
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Your dream was given to you. If someone else can't see it for you, that's fine, it was given to you and not them. It's your dream. Hold it. Nourish it. Cultivate it!
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When you are not pursuing your goal, you are literally committing spiritual suicide.
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Draw your line in the sand. Make your decision now and start taking action to really live your dream. By not taking bold steps to live your dream, not only are you missing out on fully living, but the world is missing out on the greatness you have to offer. Be bold!
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