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Daily learning: June 11th

Laurence Paquette
Jun 11, 2021
1 min read

Today I heard the quote “Nothing works unless you work it”. I have never thought about things from that angle. Education doesn’t work unless you work it, skills don’t work unless you work them, training doesn't work unless you work it and most importantly, dreams don’t work unless you work them... I’m working!

Have a great weekend everyone!

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