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The best way to handle responsibility is to break it down into smaller parts. Take care of one small thing at a time.

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Pat Summitt
Age: 64 †
Born: 1952
Born: June 14
Died: 2016
Died: June 28
Basketball Coach
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Clarksville
Tennessee
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