Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.

John D. Rockefeller
Don't be afraid to give up the good to go...
Don't be afraid to give up the good to go...
Don't be afraid to give up the good to go...
Don't be afraid to give up the good to go...
About This Quote

When you have a choice between something good and something greater, it is hard to choose the good. If you want a great reward, you may have to give up on the good first. But no matter what happens, you will always have a better reward. And you will learn more from the experience of giving up the good for the great.

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