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Instead of playing to win, I was playing not to lose. It reminds me of the story I once heard about two friends being chased by a bear, when one turned to the other and said, I just realized that I don't need to outrun the bear I only need to outrun you.

Sean Covey

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Sean Covey
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: September 17
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