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What MLB Pitcher Jon Lester and 4 Other Professional Athletes Teach Us About Overcoming Obstacles

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Then, in May 2008, he became the 18th pitcher in the history of the storied Red Sox organization to throw a perfect game. His rigorous and dedicated practice habits were no longer just about honing a skill—they were about reclaiming a part of himself. Be everything you want to be,” du Toit regularly reminds her fans during interviews.

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How Badly Do You Want the Life You Dream About?

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From dealing with the challenges I never would have chosen (experiencing an armed robbery and numerous family tragedies) to those I’ve willingly taken on (having four children in five years while moving around the world), I’ve discovered that courage is a skill. And, like all skills, it can be learned and mastered.

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Glenn and Mindy Stearns: Building a Legacy of Kindness

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In joint interviews and on their own podcast they interrupt each other, finish each other’s thoughts, tease each other, and riff on each other’s comments. More than two decades later, she is still sometimes called The Rooster Lady and breaks out that unique skill on occasion. The lending crisis of 2007 and 2008 is a perfect example.

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