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Article: Career advice from a poet, a hockey player and an artist.(hr professionals)
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- HRMagazine
- Article date:
- June 1, 2005
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More than 100 years ago, the poet Robert Browning wrote that mankind's reach should exceed its grasp. That simple thought captures an important aspect of all human achievement: The reach that exceeds our grasp challenges us to new heights.
It is that reach--when combined with energy and opportunity--that has enabled so many dreams to become realities. The success of our nation, with its democratic government and unrivaled commerce, stands as testimony to the fact that where dreams, energy and opportunity converge, great things can be accomplished.
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