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

Les Brown

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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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You have to know what is right for you and go after it regardless of what others say.
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No one knows what they can do until they try.
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You can determine what your future holds based on how much time and energy you spend working on yourself now. Find out what it is you want, and go after it as if your life depends on it. Why? Because it does.
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No one gets out of the game of life alive. You either die in the bleachers, or on the field. So, you might as well play out on the field, and go for it.
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Don't underestimate yourself. You are capable of more than you can ever imagine.
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You must remain focused on your journey to greatness.
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Make each day count by setting specific goals to succeed, then putting forth every effort to exceed your own expectations.
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Your smile will give you a positive countenance that will make people feel comfortable around you.
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When a show fails to destroy the competition-and it can fail while attracting 20 million viewers-it is itself destroyed.
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You have the courage and power to live your dreams.
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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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Do what you need to do, so that you can do what you want to do. Success and convenience do not go together. You have what it takes to be successful, so you have to step up your game and make room for it.
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