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Maya’s Notes & Highlights

Book cover for Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things

Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things by Adam M. Grant

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What look like differences in natural ability are often differences in opportunity and motivation.

Maya’s Quotes

“I believe in one day and someday and this perfect moment called Now.”
― Jacqueline Woodson, Brown Girl Dreaming

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“I want to catch words one day. I want to hold them then blow gently, watch them float right out of my hands.”
― Jacqueline Woodson, Brown Girl Dreaming

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“Even the silence
has a story to tell you.
Just listen. Listen.”
― Jacqueline Woodson, Brown Girl Dreaming

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“Why did you do all this for me?' he asked. 'I don't deserve it. I've never done anything for you.' 'You have been my friend,' replied Charlotte. 'That in itself is a tremendous thing.”
― E.B. White, Charlotte’s Web

tags: friendship

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“Then I let the stories live
inside my head, again and again
until the real world fades back
into cricket lullabies
and my own dreams.”
― Jacqueline Woodson, Brown Girl Dreaming

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