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Introduction Finish Strong! Those are two words that can create a powerful attitude for achievement in life, sport and business.
Since the release of my book, Finish Strong, in 2008, I’ve heard from thousands of people across the globe who’ve expressed their excitement about adopting the “Finish Strong” attitude...one which has helped them overcome adversity and capitalize on opportunity. A “Finish Strong” attitude is applicable for everyone—teachers, students, athletes, business professionals, parents, doctors, patients, sales teams, professional sport teams (thank you New Orleans), churches and many more.
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As an extension of the “Finish Strong” attitude, Finish Strong Motivational Quotes exists to help you reinforce the core values of the “Finish Strong” attitude and energize you to action.
It is my hope that you will find strength, inspiration and motivation within the pages that follow. Keep it close by, refer to it often and always choose to Finish
Strong!
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S S F L F ife is 10 percent what you make it and 90 percent how you take it.
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S F S F D F ecide what you want,
decide what you are willing to exchange for it. Establish your priorities and go to work.
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S S F S F L et me tell you the secret
that has led me to my goal. My strength lies solely in my tenacity.
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S S F S F D on't be afraid to take a big step if one is indicated.
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S F R S F F egardless of what came before or
what has yet to come, what’s important at this moment in time is how
you choose to respond to the event. Will you fight? Or will you lie down?
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Always choose to Finish Strong. Dan Green
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S S F S H F ow you respond to the challenge
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