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I learned that it was in hard times that people usually changed the course of their life in good times, they frequently only talked about change. Hard times forced them to overcome the doubts that normally gave them pause.It surprised me how often we hold ourselves back until we have no choice.

Po Bronson

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Po Bronson
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: March 14
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