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I follow three rules: Do the right thing, do the best you can, and always show people you care. You’ve got to make a sincere attempt to have the right goals to begin with, then go after them with appropriate effort, and remember that you can’t really achieve anything great without the help of others.
Lou Holtz
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What this quote means

Prioritize integrity, effort, and empathy in pursuit of your goals.

This quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining moral integrity, putting forth your best effort, and demonstrating genuine care for others. It highlights that achieving significant goals requires not just personal dedication but also collaboration and support from those around you.

Themes

IntegrityEffortCareGoalsTeamworkSuccess

In practice

Example use cases

During a motivational speech at a conference on personal development.

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