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There Are Two Paths People Can Take. They Can Either Play Now And Pay Later, Or Pay Now And Play Later. Regardless Of The Choice, One Thing Is Certain. Life Will Demand A Payment.

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There Are Two Paths

John C. Maxwell

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There Are Two Paths People Can Take. They Can Either Play Now And Pay Later, Or Pay Now And Play Later. Regardless Of The Choice, One Thing Is Certain. Life Will Demand A Payment.

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Clock Is Ticking

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