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You don't have to limit yourself to modeling just the greats in your own field. Expand your horizons. Look to greats in any field for insight and inspiration.

I happen to be a fan of up-and-coming sport "mixed martial arts." What does it have to do with my profession? Absolutely nothing! But that doesn't mean there isn't something to learn from the sport.

I recently watched a grudge match between two old greats of the sport - Don "The Predator" Frye and Ken "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Shamrock. It was an amazing bout.

Shamrock actually broke Frye's ancle in the first round of a scheduled three-round match. Frye didn't so much a wince. He stayed calm, cool and collected. In fact, he ended up winning the match.

His secret? "Never give up."

We've all heard it a thousand times, but to see someone actually LIVE those words is inspiring. If "The Predator" doesn't let a little thing like a broken ankle slow him down, then what excuse do I have for ever giving up?