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When I was a kid there was a Bugs Bunny cartoon of the Tortoise and the Hare. I laughed every time I saw it.

In the original story the lesson that was taught is how slow and steady wins the race.  In the cartoon however the tortoise was not only slow and steady, but very smart. You see the tortoise got all of his relatives to help him.  When Bugs ran past the tortoise all of sudden the tortoise would appear in front of him.  

This drove Bugs crazy and he would run faster and faster.   In the end Bugs was exhausted and the slow Tortoise was the one who crossed the finish line.

I'll tell you slow and steady is a great way to keep from burning out.  It's also a great way to get going even when you don't think you are ready to run. But if you want to win you have to be smart as well. 

Success in life requires that you develop a plan, and stick to it.  That is the slow and steady part.  But once the plan is in place you need to figure out ways to maximize your efforts.  Many times that means getting some extra help.  

No one achieves great success alone. In the Army we had a saying.  There is no I in Platoon.  You'll notice there is also no I in success.

If you run too fast you'll find yourself alone, out of breath, and exhausted.  You'll fall to the ground and watch the tortoise pass you buy.  

So set you goals high. Then steadily work your plan.  Then get the help you need, and win your race.