I admire successful men and women who endured and overcome unusual circumstances to fulfill their dreams.

— Lailah Gifty Akita

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Tough love and brutal truth from strangers are far more valuable than Band-Aids and half-truths from invested friends, who don’t want to see you suffer any more than you have.

— Shannon L. Alder

Learn well and play well.

— Lailah Gifty Akita

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Working together for a great mission is very fulfilling!

— Lailah Gifty Akita

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