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As athletes, we're defined by what we've accomplished. Those are what most people remember and what you get paid for. But I learned more from my failures than from all of my successes put together - failures as an athlete and as a person.
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"As athletes, we're defined by what we've accomplished. Those are what most people remember and what you get paid for. But I learned more from my failures than from all of my successes put together - failures as an athlete and as a person."
— Dan O'Brien #sportscompetition

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As athletes, we're defined by what we've accomplished. Those are what most people remember and what you get paid for. But I learned more from my failures than from all of my successes put together - failures as an athlete and as a person. — Dan O'Brien

About Dan O'Brien

Dan O'Brien was a Athlete from American (1966–present).

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This quote is attributed to Dan O'Brien, a Athlete from American.
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Dan O'Brien lived from 1966 – present.
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