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The most DIFFICULT thing for individuals to do when they become part of a team is to sacrifice, it is much EASIER to be selfish.

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Pat Riley
Age: 79
Born: 1945
Born: March 20
American Football Player
Basketball Coach
Basketball Player
Coach
Rome
New York
Patrick James Riley
Riles
Riley
Patrick James Pat Riley
MacGyver
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