The point is whether or not I improved over yesterday. In long-distance running the only opponent you have to beat is yourself, the way you used to be.

Haruki Murakami

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The most powerful control we can ever attain, is to be in control of ourselves.

And once you understand that habits can change, you have the freedom and the responsibility to remake them.

Who is strong? He that can conquer his bad habits.

Benjamin Franklin

Sometimes you must go to war with yourself to fix yourself.

In the end, it's extra effort that separates a winner from second place. It takes desire, determination, discipline, and self-sacrifice. Put all these together, and even if you don't win, how can you lose?

Peace and happiness shall fill your mind deep within, if you act according to truth and self-discipline.

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