"太陽は跪く者の上に輝く前に立つ者の上に輝く。"
— Chinua Achebe
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People who take action and face challenges head-on are more likely to be rewarded before those who wait and rely on others. Imagine two friends, Sally and Tom, who both want to improve their lives. Sally decides to go back to school and learn new skills while Tom waits and hopes that someone will help him get a better job. Because Sally takes initiative and works hard, she finds success and satisfaction sooner than Tom. This quote encourages us to be like Sally—bold and proactive—rather than just hoping for good things to come our way. By standing up and making our own efforts, we're more likely to achieve our goals and see positive results.
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