Brian Tracy - The only thing we know about the future is that it wi

The only thing we know about the future is that it will be faster changing and more unpredictable than the present.

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Tracy, Brian. Focal Point: A Proven System to Simplify Your Life, Double Your Productivity, and Achieve All Your Goals. AMACOM, 2001.

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About the Author

Brian Tracy

Born: January 5, 1944
Nationality: Canadian, American
Profession: CEO, Chairman, Motivational Speaker, Author

Biography

Brian Tracy is a Canadian-American motivational public speaker and self-development author. He is the author of over eighty books that have been translated into dozens of languages. His popular books are Earn What You're Really Worth, Eat That Frog!, No Excuses! The Power of Self-Discipline and The Psychology of Achievement.

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