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" Your initial idea may or may not work, but you have to remember that a failed idea is nothing but a stepping stone to a bigger success. "

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" The victor belongs to the spoils. "

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" If you are not moving closer to what you want, you probably aren't doing enough asking. And you're probably not asking the single most important question that can help you achieve a higher level of success and personal fulfillment: How am I doing? "

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" My father was a civil servant in northern India where I was born. As a boy I saw the dire effects of poverty and illiteracy, especially on women and children. It often seemed that the only thing separating me from them was luck. "

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" Just remember: to be grateful and thank the people who are there and support you along the way is a great start to success. "

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" How important is failure - yes, failure - to the health of a thriving, innovative business? So important that Ratan Tata, chairman of India's largest corporation, gives an annual award to the employee who comes up with the best idea that failed. "

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