The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and, if they can’t find them, make them. – George Bernard Shaw
I’m sure I’ve blogged on this quote before, but it’s worth repeating.
Ask yourself about your “circumstances:”
Are they what you want?
(If yes, carry on . . . .)
If “No.” then get to making ’em.
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