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The Art of TurningObstacles Into Opportunities

INTELLIGENTACTION

Most of us take action. However, do we choose the
wisest action for the situation? Intelligent action can only

result from accurate perception. It’s only through taking
consistent, intelligent actions that obstacles are
dismantled. Intelligent action often requires courage,
because the most effective actions are rarely the easiest.

Get Started

Theodore Roosevelt said that we either wear out or rust
out. Getting busy is important. You can’t think an

obstacle away. You have to start somewhere, so get
started. Often, the best solutions won’t present
themselves until you make a fewefforts.

Youcanonlymakeprogressif you’redoingsomething:

1. Realize that getting started is often the hardest

part. Whether it’s cleaning out the shed, doing your
income taxes, or solving world hunger, nothing
happensuntilyoutakeaction.In most cases, sooner is

better thanlater.

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