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Distraction Quote by Seth Godin

“If you can influence the outcome, do the work. If you can't influence the outcome, ignore the possibility. It's merely a distraction.” quote by Seth Godin — Download Open image

“If you can influence the outcome, do the work. If you can't influence the outcome, ignore the possibility. It's merely a distraction.”

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