Work Always Comes First

“The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.” – Vince Lombardi

An oldie, but a goodie.

Another one, that I can’t attribute, but love, is ” . . . it’s like standing in front of a stove, with no wood in it, and expecting heat.”

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