"Successful people are decisive people. When opportunities..." - Quote by Napoleon Hill
Successful people are decisive people. When opportunities come their way, they evaluate them carefully, make a decision, and take appropriate action. They know that indecision wastes time that could be spent on more productive tasks.
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