A Quote by Barack Obama

A relentless focus on the outward markers of success can lead to complacency. It can make you lazy.

Barack Obama

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Complacency Focus Lazy Lead Make Markers Outward Relentless Success

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Barack Obama
American - President
Born: August 4, 1961

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