Benjamin Hammond "Ben" Haggerty (Macklemore) Quotes

I find that when I put my spiritual life first, the rest of my life is easy. When I put my career first, that's when I have problems.

Benjamin Hammond "Ben" Haggerty

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• I find that when I put my spiritual life first, the rest of my life is easy. When I put my career first, that's when I have problems.

  

  Benjamin Hammond "Ben" Haggerty
  • Life
  • Career
  • Rest