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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.

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Older people tend to hesitate and overthink decisions instead of taking bold actions, which leads them to regret their choices quickly. They often settle for average results rather than fully committing to their goals and seeing them through completely.

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