"One of the things I really like about Ford's films is how there is always a focus on the way characters live, and not just the male heroes."

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"One of the things I really like about Ford's films is how there is always a focus on the way characters live, and not just the male heroes."

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"Nothing should lead you aside from your planned route."

Sunday Adelaja, Nigerian Author

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"Everything you need comes into focus when you abandon the unneeded."

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"If you desire to be productive with your time, you should select a maximum of two things that are your highest priority, and plan time to work on them."

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"To develop stronger focus, develop a greater reason or meaning for your goal."

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"Think of success. Dream of Success. Live for success."

Matshona Dhliwayo, Zimbabwean Philosopher

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"The quality of time you are able to concentrate and use to produce values is what determines your greatness."

Sunday Adelaja, Nigerian Author

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"It does not matter how long it takes to reach the goal. With persistent focus, commitment and enthusiasm, you will make it a reality."

Lailah Gifty Akita, Ghanaian Author

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"If you must make your time productive, then begin to view time in its most urgent form; in seconds and in minutes."

Sunday Adelaja, Nigerian Author

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"Fix your gazes on the invisible."

Lailah Gifty Akita, Ghanaian Author

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"When you are good at despising little things, you are likely to throw away the tiny match stick that has the potential of putting the entire forest on fire! Little things do carry heavy potentials!"

Israelmore Ayivor, Ghanaian Author

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