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“You'll see that excuses like "That's not easy" are of no value and that it pays to push through it at a pace you can handle. Like getting physically fit, the most important thing is that you keep moving forward at whatever pace you choose, recognizing the consequences of your actions.
— Ray Dalio
Hedge fund manager
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