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Dale Carnegie

Men of age object too much, consult too long, adventure too little, repent too soon, and seldom drive business home to the full period, but content themselves with a mediocrity of success.

Dale Carnegie

Age

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As people grow older, they tend to overthink decisions, hesitate to take risks, and give up quickly when things don’t go perfectly. This cautious approach often leads them to settle for average results instead of fully committing and achieving greater success.

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