"Know Thyself"I knew at an early age that I was driven to not just survive, but to thrive. Maybe, it's in my genes. I also knew that I was willing to follow the advice of Mr. Johnson, my high school mathematics teacher. Work a little harder, and work a little longer, if you have to.
I knew I would have to make some sacrifices, be inconvenienced and, at times, take some risks. Not all or nothing sacrifices and, not all of the risks were do or die. But I had to make sacrifices and take risks, which I felt good about. I had to know myself.
Success is the pursuit of your goals, following your path, and at your speed. As the Greek philosopher and teacher Socrates said, "Know thyself."
Know thyself.
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