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Visualising something organises one's ability to accomplish it.

Stephen Covey

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Stephen Covey
Age: 79 †
Born: 1932
Born: October 24
Died: 2012
Died: July 16
Author
Businessperson
Professor
Writer
Salt Lake City
Utah
Stephen Richards Covey
Accomplish
Ability
Something

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An abundance mentality springs from internal security, not from external rankings, comparisons, opinions, possessions, or associations.
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