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title: Be Prepared, Not Lucky — The Shark Of Sales
description: There is no substitute for preparation and hardwork! I truly believe there’s no such thing as luck. You either work hard and good things will come your way, or sit back and hope and then complain when things don’t work out.   TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR FUTURE!
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# Be Prepared, Not Lucky

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 Ryan Forrest

January 29, 2023

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There is no substitute for preparation and hardwork! I truly believe there’s no such thing as luck. You either work hard and good things will come your way, or sit back and hope and then complain when things don’t work out.

TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR FUTURE!

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