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Rule over yourself

June 22, 2014June 22, 2014 Eric Johnson

Would you have a great empire? Rule over yourself.
—Publius Syrus

The hardest challenge you face.

Be who you imagine yourself to be. Do what needs to be done. Every day take the measure of the man you are and are becoming.

This day not so stellar? Do better tomorrow.

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