Running has always been a relief and a sanctuary—something that makes me feel good, both physically and mentally. For me it's not so much about the health benefits. Those are great, but I believe that the best thing about running is the joy it brings to life.

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You cannot force ideas. Successful ideas are the result of slow growth. Ideas do not reach perfection in a day, no matter how much study is put upon them.

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In the long run, the greatest weapon of mass destruction is stupidity. ― Thomas Sowell

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If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it.

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If you grow yourself to become a successful person, in strength of character and mind, you will naturally be successful in anything and everything you do.

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Being a successful person is not necessarily defined by what you have achieved, but by what you have overcome. — Fannie Flagg

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Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once.

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In the magical universe there are no coincidences and there are no accidents. Nothing happens unless someone wills it to happen. The dogma of science is that the will cannot possibly affect external forces, and I think that’s just ridiculous. It’s as bad as the church. My viewpoint is the exact contrary of the scientific viewpoint. I believe that if you run into somebody in the street it’s for a reason.

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Build a good name. Keep your name clean. Don't make compromises. Don't worry about making a bunch of money or being successful. Be concerned with doing good work and make the right choices and protect your work. And if you can build a good name, eventually, that name will be its own currency.

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Be Yourself. Life is precious as it is. All the elements for your happiness are already here. There is no need to run, strive, search, or struggle. Just Be.

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