If instead we believe we're capable of heroism ourselves, we'll be better prepared to realize that potential and snap into action if and when our time comes.

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It is time for us to realize that we are too great a nation to limit ourselves to small dreams.

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Any wealthy African with a conscience and some intellect should realize that it's about time that we step up ourselves and do as much for the continent as foreigners are doing.

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To live well is to reconcile ourselves to it and try to realize whatever excellence we can.

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Perhaps we are replacing 14-hour-unhappy-unfulfilled days at the office with the same number of hours when working for ourselves, but most of us realize there is so much more we can do better on our own without having to put up with bosses, corporate edicts and designated days off.

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