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“I’d tell men and women in their midtwenties not to settle for a job or a profession or even a career. Seek a calling. Even if you don’t know what that means, seek it. If you’re following your calling, the fatigue will be easier to bear, the disappointments will be fuel, the highs will be like nothing you’ve ever felt.”

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Book:Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike
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Phil Knight
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Phil Knight, born on February 24, 1938, is an outstanding businessperson. He is renowned for founding the global sports brand Nike. more

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