Hard pounding this, gentlemen; let's see who will pound longest.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker acknowledges difficulty and emphasizes endurance over speed.
- In plain terms
- This is tough; whoever lasts wins.
- What can you take from it?
- Endurance determines success in tough situations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What keeps you going?
Another view
Endurance alone may not win without strategy.
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