The Way I See It #17 (Starbucks Coffee cup quote)

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"The world bursts at the seams with people ready to tell you you’re not good enough. On occasion, some may be correct. But do not do their work for them. Seek any job, ask anyone out; pursue any goal. Don’t take it personally when they say ‘no’ - they may not be smart enough to say yes." - Keith Olberman

Instead, listen to your inner voice and believe in yourself. Never be afraid of stepping out of the line and doing the not-so-normal thing. There will be nay sayers, you just have to persist and have faith in yourself. Every experience, every failure, every interaction counts and gets you closer to your goal even if you don't realize it.
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