Such a simple concept, yet so true: that which we manifest is before us; we are the creators of our own destiny. Be it through intention or ignorance, our successes and our failures have been brought on by none other than ourselves.

Garth Stein
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The real secret to success lies within us. We attract to ourselves what we believe and think. Therefore, if we want a certain result to come true, we must take a stand and make a firm decision to bring it about.

Source: The Art Of Racing In The Rain

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