“Intending to run ahead of everyone is not an obstacle to fall behind. Streets are full of liars.”

“You'll never get ahead, if your always running behind...”

“You'll never get ahead if your always running behind”

“I run behind her, letting her stay a few steps ahead of me so if she happens to fall I’ll be there to laugh at her first and then help her up afterwards.”

“The ability to focus is the key separation point between those who move ahead and those who fall behind.”

“When flowing water...meets with obstacles on its path, a blockage in its journey, it pauses. It increases in volume and strength, filling up in front of the obstacle and eventually spilling past it... Do not turn and run, for there is nowhere worthwhile for you to go. Do not attempt to push ahead into the danger... emulate the example of the water: Pause and build up your strength until the obstacle no longer represents a blockage.”