In life, people tend to wait for good things to come to them. And by waiting, they miss out. Usually, what you wish for doesn't fall in your lap; it … - Neil Strauss

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In life, people tend to wait for good things to come to them. And by waiting, they miss out. Usually, what you wish for doesn't fall in your lap; it falls somewhere nearby, and you have to recognize it, stand up, and put in the time and work it takes to get to it. This isn't because the universe is cruel. It's because the universe is smart. It has its own cat-string theory and knows we don't appreciate things that fall into our laps.

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About Neil Strauss

Neil Strauss (born 13 October 1973), also known by his pen names Style and Chris Powles, is an American journalist, author and ghostwriter.

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Birth Name: Neil Darrow Strauss
Alternative Names: Strauss, Neil
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