The will to conquer is the first condition of victory.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Desire to win is the foundational requirement for achieving victory.
- In plain terms
- You must want to win to win.
- What can you take from it?
- Motivation is the first step to success.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you truly want to win?
- What stops you from wanting it more?
Another view
Wanting to win does not guarantee the skills to win.
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