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A deep dive into Henry Ford’s famous quote: “The whole secret of a successful life is to find out what is one’s destiny to do, and then do it.” We deconstruct the meaning of purpose, destiny, and the hard work of “doing it” in the modern world. Is this the ultimate blueprint for a successful life? Read our in-depth analysis, vocabulary and grammar lessons, and more.
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