Goal-achievement - Michael Uslan, accredited university comic book course creator and originator of the Batman movie franchise, offers:  "First, sometimes you have to take calculated risks and roll the dice, or risk growing old and having to say, “I could have been…."  Secondly, you must believe in yourself and in your work.  And, don’t then forget to market yourself. Use both sides of your brain.  Third, you must have a high threshold for frustration.  You must knock on doors until your knuckles bleed. Doors will slam in your face. You must pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and knock again.  Finally, follow whatever your passion is. Do something you love!"

Michael's story is a masterpiece of inspiration, from how he wangled his way to teaching the first accredited university literature course on comic books, and then worked his way to originating and producing the Batman movie franchise,

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