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Opportunity knocks, but you have to open the door 
The Wayward Word Press | by daveshields | Sun, Dec 9
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Some knocks are so loud there is no question you will open the door and take advantage of them . For example, as I was nearing the end of my senior year in high school, I knew I would attend either the University of New Mexico or Caltech, and that I would only be going to Caltech if they provided som...
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