Gerald R. FordNever be satisfied with less than your very best effort. If you strive for the top and miss, you'll still 'beat the pack.
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Never be satisfied with less than your very best effort. If you strive for the top and miss, you'll still 'beat the pack.' Even if many others do better than you, achieving your best is a key to reaching your potential and exceeding it.
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