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“Everyone is motivated a little or a lot to do something or nothing. Motivation is the internalized drive toward the dominant thought of the moment. By definition, motivation is "motive in action."”

Quote by Denis Waitley

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Denis Waitley is a renowned writer, born in 1933. His works cover a range of topics including personal growth, success psychology, and self-motivation, which have been well-received by readers worldwide. more

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