The Secret Of Getting Ahead.


	The Secret Of Getting Ahead.

aklimento

9-23-2009 10:21 PM

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secret of success, mark twain quote, excuses, lifestyle, ideas, realization

aklimento says:

If you want to do something, just do it! It's never late. At least better late, than never.

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9-23-2009 10:59 PM

chestnut501

We regret the things we don't do in our lifetime more than we regret the things we do.

9-23-2009 11:47 PM

mugofcoffee

Excellent clip! To the point, excellent again!

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