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There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.

There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.

Colin Powell
Inspirational, Life, Motivational
"Biography/ Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.

If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters. Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude.

Colin Powell
Inspirational, Motivational, Attitude
Colin L. Powell, Joseph E. Persico (2010). “My American Journey”, p.198, Ballantine Books

Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.

Colin Powell
Inspirational, Positive, Inspiring
Colin L. Powell (1995). “My American Journey”, Random House Incorporated

Trying to get everyone to like you is a sign of mediocrity.

Colin Powell
Inspirational, Hate, Trying

Surround yourself with people who take their work seriously, but not themselves, those who work hard and play hard.

Colin Powell
Inspirational, Military, Work

The freedom to do your best means nothing unless you are willing to do your best.

Colin Powell
Inspirational, Success, Uplifting

You don't know what you can get away with until you try.

Colin Powell
Inspirational, Leadership, Trying
Colin Powell, Joseph E Persico (2011). “A Soldier's Way: An Autobiography”, p.150, Random House

So like any football or basketball coach, you always always believe you're going to win.

Colin Powell
Inspirational, Basketball, Football

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