The engine in a rocket ship does not fire without a small spark first. We all need small sparks, small accomplishments in our lives to fuel the big ones. ― David Goggins

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Analyze your schedule, kill your empty habits, burn out the bullshit, and see what’s left. ― David Goggins

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I knew that the confidence I’d managed to develop didn’t come from a perfect family or God-given talent. It came from personal accountability which brought me self-respect, and self-respect will always light a way forward. ― David Goggins

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The power of nature is life in association. Nothing stands alone. ― Terry Tempest Williams

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They alone live, who live for others.

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A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent. — Douglas MacArthur

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A single leaf working alone provides no shade. – Chuck Page

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I never said, 'I want to be alone.' I only said, 'I want to be let alone!' There is all the difference. -- Greta Garbo

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The man who believes that the secrets of the world are forever hidden lives in mystery and fear. Superstition will drag him down. The rain will erode the deeds of his life. But that man who sets himself the task of singling out the thread of order from the tapestry will by the decision alone have taken charge of the world and it is only by such taking charge that he will effect a way to dictate the terms of his own fate. ― Cormac McCarthy

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My mindset was controlling my destiny. ― David Goggins

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