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Your greatest regret at the end of your life will be the lions you didn't chase. 

You will look back longingly on risks not taken, opportunities not seized, and dreams not pursued. Stop running away from what scares you most and start chasing the God-ordained opportunities that cross your path.…

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I read this book when I needed it most—when I struggled to find my path. It offered such encouragement and a challenge to use my unique gifts to discover and live for my purpose. It stoked the fires of my dreams and is one of the reasons I put pen to paper on my first book. 

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