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'' I WASN'T TRYING TO LEAVE A LEGACY. I WAS TRYING TO DO WHAT WAS RIGHT.''- DEAN SMITH



This quote speaks of humbleness. It is not about having a winning mindset. It is about having the mentality to always try and give it your best. If all you are thinking about is winning, then you are only inspired by greed. You will not get very far if you ignore the journey. You cannot only focus on the ending point. Dean Smith never thought about himself or his pride. He always put his team first above all. He is an example to follow. It is one of the golden rules of life, do what is right. Never mind the results, as long as you do what is right. You can never choose the wrong and expect to walk out free or as a winner. If all you care for is yourself, you will never live life the right way. Do not think of winning, think of doing good. Do not leave a legacy of winning, leave a legacy of doing what was right.

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