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“To me, the most important part of winning is joy. You can win without joy, but winning that’s joyless is like eating in a four-star restaurant when you’re not hungry. Joy is a current of energy in your body, like chlorophyll or sunlight, that fills you up and makes you naturally want to do your best.”

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Bill Russell

Bill Russell was a deceased American basketball player widely regarded as one of the greatest players in basketball history. During his tenure with the Boston Celtics in the NBA, he won 11 NBA championships and was named the Regular Season MVP and Final MVP five times and three times respectively. Russell was known for his exceptional rebounding and defensive skills. more

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