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"My definition of success is reaching a goal not just with hard work and dedication, but by making mistakes, learning from them and trying again. If you meet your goal easily, you’re not feeling true success. When achieving your goal involves sweat, grit and perseverance, that’s success."

— from Spotlight: 10 Questions for Shannon Hill (WY '17)

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