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Focus On Effort, Not Results

Focus On Effort, Not Results

Winning is a habit. And you win by focusing on your effort.

It's easy to focus on results when you're in a rut. For example, maybe you gained some weight during a vacation. To get back on track, focus on your effort. The results will follow.

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