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“Raising your level of performance requires a proper mentality and meaning from within. This gives you the ability and drive to work on the things necessary to go to a higher level. When people ask me how to raise their level of performance, the first thing I ask is, How important is it to you?”

Quote by Dan Gable

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Dan Gable, born on October 25, 1948, is a renowned American wrestler. He achieved great success in both college and professional wrestling, known for his exceptional skills and tactics. more

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