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“After landing his invasion forces on the shores of some country, the sixteenth-century Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes would immediately burn his own boats. He was sending his army a message: "We can't turn back. Either we succeed here or we die here." Excuses were not an option.”

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Lou Holtz
Lou Holtz

Lou Holtz is an American football coach renowned for his remarkable achievements in both NCAA and NFL. Born on January 6, 1937, Holtz has spent over 40 years in the football coaching world, leading multiple teams to championships and earning a high reputation in the American sports community. more

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