Winners take time to relish their work, knowing that scaling the mountain is what makes the view from the top so exhilarating.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Enjoying the effort and process of work brings greater satisfaction than just the outcome.
- In plain terms
- Take time to enjoy your work because the journey matters as much as the result.
- What can you take from it?
- Find joy in the process, not just the goal.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you enjoy your daily tasks?
- How do you measure success?
Another view
Sometimes outcomes are all that matter.
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