The habits of a vigorous mind are born in contending with difficulties.

Abigail Adams
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To have a vigorous mind, you have to be able to take on challenges from the moment you wake up until the moment you go to bed. You have to be able to get up and face life with a smile on your face, not a frown. When you wake up each day, you have to be ready for anything that might happen. And, when the going gets tough, you have to be able to keep going. It’s a matter of having a strong enough mind to stay focused and continue fighting even when it’s hard.

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