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I Have Certain Standards For Myself So If Something Drops Beneath That Standard Or If The Opportunity Doesn't Fit Who I Am Authentically At My Core - I Don't Invest Time Where My Brand Isn't Respected Or Where What I Have To Offer Isn't Appreciated.

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I Have Certain Standards

T. D. Jakes

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I Have Certain Standards For Myself So If Something Drops Beneath That Standard Or If The Opportunity Doesn't Fit Who I Am Authentically At My Core - I Don't Invest Time Where My Brand Isn't Respected Or Where What I Have To Offer Isn't Appreciated.

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