Phil McGraw Quotes

I tell you, if you're in the front row of the parade and you stop walking, pretty soon you're back in the tuba section. And if you want to lead the parade you've got to keep moving.

Phil McGraw

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• I tell you, if you're in the front row of the parade and you stop walking, pretty soon you're back in the tuba section. And if you want to lead the parade you've got to keep moving.

  

  Phil McGraw
  • Pretty
  • Stop
  • Moving