"Fortitude is the quiet voice at eventide saying: I will try once more tomorrow. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds."

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The theme of leadership is universal, yet Paul Alexander Bartlett manages to capture its essence in a uniquely profound way. Taking a moment to internalize this can shift our mindset, reminding us that our perspective on leadership often shapes our reality.

About Paul Alexander Bartlett

Paul Alexander Bartlett was an American writer, artist, and poet. He made a large-scale study of more than 350 Mexican haciendas, published novels, short stories, and poetry, and worked as a fine artist in a variety of media.

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