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The truth is that most people have a better chance to be uncommon by effort than by natural gifts. Anyone could give that effort in his or her chosen endeavor, but the typical person doesn't, choosing to do only enough to get by.

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Tony Dungy
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: October 6
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