In a man to man fight, the winner is he who has one more round in his magazine.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Victory in direct combat often comes down to having slightly more resources or endurance.
- In plain terms
- The winner usually has just a little more ammo or stamina.
- What can you take from it?
- Ensure you have the extra edge in resources to win.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you have the extra margin needed?
- What counts as your extra round?
Another view
Luck and strategy often matter more than just one extra round.
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