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Don't look over your shoulder and don't use or abuse others to get ahead. Keep your eyes focused on your goals and keep working for what you believe in and what you want to accomplish.

— Richie Sambora Doctorate Award Speech, Kean University (2004)

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For me, success is being able to give back to your friends, your family, your community, those in need and the world entire.

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There is absolutely no substitute for hard work.

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Dare to fail. If you never fail, you're never taken risks and that's no way to take on this life.

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Let me assure you, nothing in this life feels better than having the confidence that you can take care of yourself and your family and know that you can continue to grow and excel in your profession and as a person.

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Somehow, you need to cling to your optimism. Always look for the silver lining. Always look for the best in people. Try to see things through the eyes of a child. See the wonder in the simplest things. Never stop dreaming. Believe anything is possible.

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