Jandy NelsonSELF PORTRAIT: Throwing Armfuls of Air into the Air
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Our best work is the work of throwing our armfuls of air into the air. We can’t be great at everything, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try to be great at everything. You can’t be a master chef, but you can cook well. You can’t be an athlete, but you can run fast. It’s all about putting your best effort out there every day.
Source: Ill Give You The Sun
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