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Peter McWilliams

In reality, serendipity accounts for one percent of the blessings we receive in life, work and love. The other 99 percent is due to our efforts.

Peter McWilliams

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Most of the positive outcomes we experience in our jobs, relationships, and life come from the hard work and actions we take ourselves. Only a very small portion of our good fortune happens by chance or unexpected luck.

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