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A Little Effort
 
  No one ever promised you that life would be easy,
But, nothing worth while, ever will be.

  Never expect to accomplish anything without sacrifice,
Because, things worth having are never free.
  Forward progress in any task doesn't start,
Until the first step is followed by the next,

And opportunity, doesn't beg,
It challenges.
  A goal cannot be achieved without perseverance.
Progress doesn't stop, it leaves the unwilling behind.
  At the end of every accomplishment is a new beginning,
Just as yesterday ended, before today began.
  Success can never be attained by Quitters,
And, those who quit never reach their goals.

Don't be afraid to ask for help,
Be afraid not to.
  And when you fall, reach for a helping hand,
And don't be afraid to offer one to another.
  Just remember, you can't proceed until you are willing
To take the Next Step.
 
Michael S. Madden
© 11/93 Maddog Creations
 
 
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