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Ross Perot

Most people give up just when they're about to achieve success. They quit on the one yard line. They give up at the last minute of the game one foot from a winning touchdown.

Ross Perot

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Many people stop trying right before they reach their goal, missing success by a very small margin. This means they abandon their efforts just before the final moment when victory is within easy reach.

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