My advice is precisely the advice my mother gave me. If you believe you have talent, the next thing you must have is determination. If you keep working, keep striving, and try always to move forward a little bit with every job you do, you'll eventually make it. And I believe that!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She credits her mother's advice: talent needs determination, and steady progress leads to success.
- In plain terms
- She says talent plus hard work and progress will make you succeed.
- What can you take from it?
- Determination and steady effort turn talent into success.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What drives your progress?
- How do you handle setbacks?
Another view
Success also depends on luck and opportunity.
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