John D. RockefellerDon't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.
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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