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Nothing is more inspiring than a person with seemingly mediocre talent rising against the odds to become a champion by way of hard work, effort, and perseverance toward their goals.

Zig Ziglar

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Zig Ziglar
Age: 86 †
Born: 1926
Born: November 6
Died: 2012
Died: November 28
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Motivational Speaker
Writer
Coffee County
Alabama
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Mediocre
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Perseverance
Become
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