G.I. GurdjieffMan must use what he has, not hope for what is not.
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To be able to use what you have to the best of your ability is what makes you truly successful. Never hoping for something that is not an option will keep you from living life to its fullest. The best way to live life is to figure out what you want and then do everything you can to achieve it. By doing so, you are guaranteed success because you are using what you have, not hoping for something that is not an option.
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