"Lance Armstrong, the famous cyclist and more importantly, cancer survivor, has said 'if you ever get a second chance for something, you've got to go all the way.'"
- Michael N. Castle
About this Quote
This quote by Michael N. Castle talks to the importance of maximizing 2nd possibilities. Lance Armstrong, a popular cyclist and cancer survivor, is a prime example of this. He has actually utilized his 2nd chance to become a motivation to many, revealing that it is possible to overcome adversity and achieve great things. His quote encourages us to benefit from any second possibilities we may be offered, and to make the most of them. It is a tip that we need to never ever take our chances for granted, which we need to strive to take advantage of them. By doing so, we can take advantage of our lives and accomplish our objectives.
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