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The only thing you have control over is yourself and your own work ethic
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"The only thing you have control over is yourself and your own work ethic"

- Mary Barra

About this Quote

This quote by Mary Barra emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for one's own actions and mindset. It suggests that the only thing we can really manage is our own behavior and the effort we put into our work. It motivates us to take ownership of our actions and to strive for excellence in all that we do. It likewise implies that we should not count on external elements to identify our success, but rather concentrate on our own efforts and attitude. This quote functions as a reminder that we are eventually responsible for our own success which we ought to make every effort to be the very best variation of ourselves. It is an effective reminder that we need to take ownership of our lives and work hard to attain our objectives.

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Mary Barra This quote is written / told by Mary Barra somewhere between December 24, 1961 and today. She was a famous Businesswoman from USA. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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