“If you decide to just go with the flow, you'll end up where the flow goes, which is usually downhill, often leading to a big pile of sludge and a life of unhappiness. You'll end up doing what everyone else is doing.”

—  Sean Covey

Source: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens: The Ultimate Teenage Success Guide

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