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A man doesn't require the approval of others. He's willing to follow his heart wherever it leads him. When a man is following his heart-centered path, it's of little consequence if the entire world is against him.

Steve Pavlina

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Steve Pavlina
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: April 14
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