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We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing,
While others judge us by what we have already done.
--Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Do the Groundwork
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The mighty tree grows from a seed in two directions. Before it
grows upward to the sky, it sends shoots down into the ground,
its roots. The roots anchor and nourish the tree, so it can then
grow to be tall and magnificent.
For every tree that reaches high into the sky, there are firm
roots -- unseen, yet absolutely critical. Without the roots, the
tree would topple, or it would wither from lack of water and
nourishment.
When we look at a person of accomplishment and success, we often see the tree, but
not the roots. Success looks so easy in others, because we fail to see all the hard work
and preparation that went into laying the foundation -- the roots -- for their success.
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Lasting accomplishment is possible only when
you have first built a solid foundation of discipline and preparation