When faced with a mountain, I will not quit! I will keep on striving until I climb over, find a pass through, tunnel underneath - or simply stay and turn the mountain into a gold mine, with God's help!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Persist through obstacles by adapting your approach until you succeed.
- In plain terms
- Keep trying different ways to overcome challenges.
- What can you take from it?
- Persistence means finding any path forward, not just one.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What obstacles are you facing now?
- How can you adapt your approach?
Another view
Sometimes quitting is the right choice for your health.
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