If you have a dedicated fanbase and you want your series to be successful you have to be, you have to work very hard and be genuine in the storytelling and that you are part of the fan base, too.

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Resist the temptation to join in, add your own juicy piece of gossip, or talk about how much work you have and how hard it is for you, too.

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However, real arrogance all too often leads to forgetting about the hard work that got you there and coasting on your laurels.

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This summer, people across the country -- including some of the young people with us today -- watched you compete and thought to themselves, you know what, if they can set a goal and work hard to reach it, maybe I can too, and maybe I can go a little farther and do a little better than people think I can.

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