Most people are looking to do just enough. Stay status quo. Keep things "fine." The ones who grow and evolve are willing to do what nobody else will and strive for something greater.
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Most people talk about going the extra mile. What I can tell you about going the extra mile is it is a very lonely place because most people will never go the extra mile. What they're looking for is to do just enough. What I know about getting ahead and about growing is you've got to be willing to take that extra mile. What is it that people aren't willing to do that you, because you want to grow, because you want to develop, are willing to do?
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