Persistence: 'The act of beginning is powerful, but the greater force is the art of ending. Raw intellect can begin the momentum of an idea, but only diligence, perseverance and unrelenting determination will materialize that gift of creation into the real world.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Starting something is easy but finishing it with perseverance is harder and more important.
- In plain terms
- Beginning is good but finishing with hard work is better.
- What can you take from it?
- Finish what you start through persistence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What have you started but not finished?
- How do you stay persistent?
Another view
Sometimes stopping is the right choice.
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