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Challenges Forge the Hero

March 4, 2020 pwm1

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It is surmounting difficulties that makes heroes.

— Louis Pasteur (by Paul Nadar; Public Domain)

You look ahead of you and see nothing but mounting challenges. Change your perspective on what you see. These are not obstacles, but springboards; catalysts waiting to move you forward to greatness. Embrace the fight!

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