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Rebecca Dickson

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I'm teaching English at the moment at a nice school in Banbury, Oxfordshire. I'm studying for an M.A in English Literature and attempting to keep up my writing!
I recently suffered an injury and am gradually returning to good health, so have recently started swimming and, after my birthday, I plan to get cycling with a new bike.
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Winning

I came across this today and I feel it is a good reminder for myself and many others who feel frustrated that their life ir achievements, do not reflect what they thought/hoped they could achieve.
"An outstandingly talented person is not necessarily outstandingly sucessful, talents have to be exercised. As Aristotle observes, in an athletic competition the prize is not awarded to the athlete in the Read more of this blog post »
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Published on October 20, 2012 09:42 Tags: aristotle, coming-first, competition, failure, life, race, sucess, talent, thought-of-the-day, winning
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“Some women choose to follow men, and some women choose to follow their dreams. If you're wondering which way to go, remember that your career will never wake up and tell you that it doesn't love you anymore.”
Lady Gaga

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