'You've got to get to the stage in life where going for it is more important than winning or losing.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The pursuit of goals matters more than the final outcome.
- In plain terms
- Focus on trying your best rather than just winning.
- What can you take from it?
- Value effort and engagement over results.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why am I doing this?
- What defines success for me?
Another view
Outcomes often determine external rewards regardless of effort.
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