Quote by E. Joseph Cossman

Our business in life is not to get ahead of others, but to get ahead of ourselves.

Our business in life is not to get ahead of others, but to g

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This quote suggests that our main objective in life should not be to surpass or outshine others, but rather to constantly improve and surpass our own personal best. It emphasizes the importance of self-growth and self-improvement, encouraging individuals to focus on their own progress rather than comparing themselves to others. By constantly pushing ourselves to be better versions of ourselves, we can achieve personal fulfillment and success without the need for comparison or competition with others.

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