Play the Hand You're Dealt
You can have horrible things happen to you, and I have. But I have never let my past keep me down. I deal with it and I’m completely resilient. I always hold my head up and move forward faster and stronger.
—NANCY REBECCA, CHICAGO
Raise your right hand, right at this moment, if you've ever worked for a miserable manager. Stand up, right now, if you've ever worked in a lousy company. If you've ever felt that life was not fair, say to yourself, “Been there, done that; I've got the T-shirt and the hat.”
Obviously, we're not always dealt the best hand or provided the best possible circumstances. What's significant—and I'm sure this will not be the first time you've heard this—is it's how you play ...
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