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“Our life is what our thoughts make it. —MARCUS AURELIUS”
― Deena Kastor, Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory

“At the core of many of his stories was a distinction between success and excellence. Success was “having”: money, awards, status. Excellence was “being”: living your values, having them guide your daily life. Pursue excellence, Coach would say, and success will follow.”
― Deena Kastor, Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory

“Our happiness depends on the habit of mind we cultivate.”
― Deena Kastor, Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory

“She was compassionate and empathetic toward everyone around her, including herself.”
― Deena Kastor, Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory

“Oh, you're doing it again, I said to myself when I became aware of negativity, being careful not to rebuke myself and therefore wind up being negative about being negative. I told myself: Find a thought that serves you better.”
― Deena Kastor, Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory