“I believe that for the most part, achieving success - whatever that is for you - is mostly a matter of persona…”

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I believe that for the most part, achieving success - whatever that is for you - is mostly a matter of personal choice and that, initially, making the right choices can be difficult.

— Ray Dalio

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Book Title – The Word On The Street: Is Heard By All, But Only A Few Listen – Get the book

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