David McCulloughThose for whom things came easily usually made less of an effort, not more.
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When people are given the opportunity to achieve their goals, they will do everything in their power to make sure it doesn't happen. They may make some effort, but not enough to make it happen. Those for whom things came easily usually made less of an effort.
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