No matter how great you are, the next great one is already sitting there waiting to take your place.
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No matter how talented or successful you are, there is always someone else who is just as skilled and ready to take your place. You should not get too comfortable or complacent, because there are always others who are eager to surpass you and achieve the same level of greatness. It's important to keep working hard and improving yourself, because there will always be competition and someone waiting to take your spot.
About Joe Theismann
Joe Theismann was a professional football player who spent 12 seasons with the Washington Redskins, winning a Super Bowl and appearing in another. After a career-ending injury, he became a successful sportscaster and analyst, as well as a restaurant owner and corporate speaker.
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