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Self-development and working on being successful on your own is like being a marathon runner: it takes a lot of time, energy and effort. Of course there is a lot of satisfaction in being like Frank Sinatra who ‘did it my way’1, but most people prefer to get ‘a little help from their friends’.2

And that help can be invaluable because not only do you have the back-up to keep you motivated and on the right track, but often you can find people who have been there before you. Whatever you want, wherever you are going and whatever goals you have, they have experienced the same path and you should seek their wisdom to assist you on your way.

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