It has been a hectic customer day with many things happening. I was a bit worn out and then I caught up to this great quote from the justsell.com newsletter:<\/p>\n
“Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses and some don’t turn up at all.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
–Sam Ewing (1920-2001)
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