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Me and My "Unflinching Determination"

One day last week, I read a headline for a column my local paper runs called "Everyday Cheapskate" by Mary Hunt, which focuses on living within your means and paying down debt. The headline mentioned using "unflinching determination" to reach your goals.

I didn't take the time to read the article, but I like the idea of "unflinching determination." I was able to think of those words a few times when I wanted to buy something that I didn't really need. It also propelled me to take a walk (getting fit is another goal of mine).

But as often happens, the words lost their impact. Perhaps I can get back the "unflinching determination" I had for those few days if I wrote the words on a piece of paper and posted them in a place I see often.

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