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merson said, “Do not go where the path may lead; go instead
Ewhere there is no path and leave a trail.” I’ve followed that
advice and recommended it. You won’t be successful by following
someone else’s route. So spend some time focusing on your own
path and your own purpose. Take off your training wheels.
Although I’m always busy, I set aside a quiet time every
morning and every evening. I need it to keep my equilibrium and
stay centered on my own path. It recharges my batteries, lets me
unwind, and helps me refocus on my major goals. I don’t like
being swayed by anything that might be negative or damaging.
Life is a series of discoveries that helps us learn and grow.
Albert Einstein observed that, “The mind that opens to a new
idea never comes back to its original size.” I agree. Once children
learn to walk, they don’t want to go back and crawl; they want to
get up off the ground, stand up, and move forward. We have a

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