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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. As of 2009, Lester is cancer-free. “I

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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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More than two decades later, she is still sometimes called The Rooster Lady and breaks out that unique skill on occasion. He and Mindy met briefly at a blackjack table in 2002, though neither had or showed any interest in the other. The lending crisis of 2007 and 2008 is a perfect example. By then it might be too late.

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5 Tips For Incorporating Exercise Into Your Life

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And I ran the Chicago marathon back in 2002. The Book Of Life 2008 – The Outcome Overcoming Cravings On A Raw Food Diet Still think productivity means getting things done? I played on countless sports teams growing up. Exercise has made an extremely positive impact on my life. Well, I dont.

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