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You Will Not Be The Same Person When You Achieve Your Goal

By Brad Alexander

“The journey is the reward.” ~Chinese Proverb When you set goals, you naturally focus on the result. If you pay attention to the desired achievement, you will discover the path to get there. However, the value you gain from achieving the goal isn’t just about the reward of accomplishment.

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Goal Setting