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“If you are not willing to risk the usual you will have to settle for the ordinary.” –Jim Rohn

By: Anayah Qayyum, Reporter
December 13, 2019
Photo Credit: photo via flickr under the creative commons license
Emanuel James Rohn professionally known as Jim Rohn, was an American entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker.

Rohn was the recipient of the 1985 National Speakers Association CPAE Award for excellence in speaking. He is also the author of 17 different written, audio, and video media, including “The Power of Ambition”, “Take Charge of Your Life”, and “The Day That Turns Your Life Around”.

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Anayah Qayyum
Anayah Qayyum, Reporter
Anayah Qayyum is currently a Junior at Colonia High School and is in her second year of Journalism. She descends from a pure Pakistani household but was born and raised in New Jersey. In addition, Qayyum has two younger brothers and is very close to her family. Qayyum is part of the Marching Patriots family and enjoys working in a group environment. She appreciates reading about people's opinions and writing about them on The Declaration.  Overall, Qayyum enjoys writing and spending her time with the Declaration.
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“If you are not willing to risk the usual you will have to settle for the ordinary.” –Jim Rohn