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

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His rigorous and dedicated practice habits were no longer just about honing a skill—they were about reclaiming a part of himself. As a high-school player, she caught the eye of the Tennessee State track and field coach, who recognized her tremendous ability and began training her as a runner. At 16, she made the U.S.

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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. I asked her. “I

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