“Never give up! Failure and rejection are only the first step to succeeding.”

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Never give up! Failure and rejection are only the first step to succeeding.

— Jim Valvano

Basketball coach

Book Title – The Heart And Mind Of A Champion: And The Reality Of Both – Get the book

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