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Quote of the Day — Earl Nightingale

December 5, 2023

One hour per day of study in your chosen field is all it takes. One hour per day of study will put you at the top of your field within three years. Within five years, you'll be a national authority. In seven years, you can be one of the best people in the world at what you do. — Earl Nightingale

1921–1989

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Earl Nightingale

1921–1989

Earl Nightingale was born on March 12, 1921, in Los Angeles, California, into circumstances that would test his character from the very beginning. Growing up during the Great Depression in the Watts neighborhood, young Earl knew poverty firsthand. His father abandoned the family when Earl was still a boy, leaving his mother to raise three sons in desperately lean times. Rather than succumbing to bitterness or despair, Earl turned to the public library, where he began a lifelong quest to answer a single, burning question: why do some people succeed while others do not? This question, born of genuine hardship,…

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From the Show

Earl Nightingale’s wisdom on the power of dedicated study opened the December 5, 2023 broadcast, setting the tone for a deep exploration of America’s founding documents. Liberty Toastmasters members Rick Rome drew parallels between the Declaration’s grievances and modern government overreach, Greg Morrissey revealed the historical connection between the Declaration and Constitution, and Carol Baker shared her discovery that the Constitution directly addresses each abuse listed in the Declaration. Bill Federer explained how Thomas Paine’s Common Sense transformed colonial opinion from reconciliation to revolution, Terri Goon discussed her successful campaign to defeat three tax ballot measures in Longmont, and Bill Rutledge shared his personal experience navigating VA cemetery benefits for veterans and families.

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Erudite

Having or showing great knowledge or learning; characterized by extensive reading or study.

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Declaration of Independence vs. Constitution: Liberty Toastmasters Explore America’s Founding Documents

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