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Use the things you buy – don’t hoard stuff

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30 Oct
2016

You will buy and sell many things in this world. In fact, financial transactions will be one of your most […]

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You will need money – don’t waste it.

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Timex vs. Rolex
23 Oct
2016

You are going to work hard, and earn enough money to pay your bills. That is a given. You should […]

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Play the cards you are dealt – don’t whine

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Bad poker hand
16 Oct
2016

Life is full of ups and downs. You will have great days, good ones, some bad ones, and a few […]

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Train hard to succeed – there are no shortcuts

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09 Oct
2016

In life, there are no shortcuts when it comes to preparation. There are many ways to train your body, mind, […]

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Ask for help from others

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Spartan Race Obstacle
02 Oct
2016

It is impossible for any single person to know how to do everything, or know all the answers. Life is […]

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Discipline will take you far

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25 Sep
2016

One of the hardest habits to form is discipline, especially self-discipline. Discipline is the ability to do the right thing […]

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Choosing to start over is difficult

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New start
18 Sep
2016

There will come times in your life when what you are doing is not working, and you need a different […]

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Move out and draw fire

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US Army Ranger in Swamp
11 Sep
2016

You have heard me say this phrase many times. I am not sure you know exactly what I mean – […]

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Take time to relax – but don’t be a fool

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Dont be a fool
04 Sep
2016

When you have a chance to relax, be careful how you spend your leisure time. Don’t fall away from the […]

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Your days are numbered – don’t waste them

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Graveyard tombstone
04 Sep
2016

Your days on earth are numbered, so spend your time wisely. I don’t believe that we get more than one […]

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