Where Greatness Comes From

ByMatthew

Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together. – Vincent van Gogh

Greatness is lasting.

Greatness is intentional.

Greatness is important.

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The things that last take: time, and effort, and planning, and adjusting along-the-way, and sacrifice.

The things that aren’t easy come from deep and lasting commitment, from a devotion to create and persevere and carry on when it feels impossible.

The things that last matter, to the creator and those involved, and to those who benefit, and to those who see and are inspired.

Greatness is no accident.

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