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Rockefeller once explained the secret of success. 'Get up early, work late - and strike oil.'

Rockefeller once explained the secret of success. 'Get up ea

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This quote by Rockefeller highlights the importance of hard work and seizing opportunities. By emphasizing getting up early and working late, it suggests the need for consistent effort and dedication. The phrase "and strike oil" symbolizes stumbling upon a lucrative opportunity, emphasizing the element of luck or being in the right place at the right time. Ultimately, the quote emphasizes the combination of hard work and serendipity as key ingredients for achieving success.

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