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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

by Mark Twain

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Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win

by Jocko Willink (Goodreads Author)

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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life

by Mark Manson (Goodreads Author)

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“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring

tags: encouragement, gandalf

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“I'm the new Oberjarl."
I knew it," said Halt instantly, and the other three looked at him, totally scandalized.
You did?" Erak asked, his voice hollow, his eyes still showing the shock of his sudden elevation to the highest office in Skandia.
Of course," said the Ranger, shrugging. "You're big, mean, and ugly and those seem to be the qualities Skandian's value most.”
― John Flanagan, The Battle for Skandia

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“Failure is just a few seconds away from success.”
― John Flanagan, The Battle for Skandia

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“Very impressive. Where did you learn that?"
Made it up just now.”
― John Flanagan, The Battle for Skandia

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“Not all those who wander are lost.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring

tags: bilbo, journey, lost, quest, travel, wander

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