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“The thing about goals is that living without them is a lot more fun, in the short run. It seems to me, though, that the people who get things done, who lead, who grow and who make an impact . . . those people have goals.”

Quote by Seth Godin

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Seth Godin is a renowned author, speaker, and marketing expert. His works cover a wide range of fields including business, marketing, and entrepreneurship, and have won the favor of readers worldwide. Godin's books such as 'Purple Cow' and 'Free' have had a profound impact globally. more

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