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weak energy

Here’s the truth: success is a struggle.

Yes, there may be people who have found succeeding in life a cinch, but there are very few of them. Furthermore, once you read a few biographies of the rich, famous, and superbly talented you find good old-fashioned hard work was usually the factor that made the big difference. At times exhausting work. Tedious work. Stressful work.

Plenty of people start off on the road to success full of energy and drive, but because it’s a long, long road to get to Fantastictown, they often run out of energy along the way. These folks are instantly recognizable walking down the street. Shoulders hunched over, eyes down, slowly shuffling along, they’ve lost their spark and drive.

Energy really is important ...

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