It isn't important who is ahead at one time or another in either an election or horse race. It's the horse that comes in first at the finish line that counts.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The final outcome matters more than temporary standings during a process.
- In plain terms
- Who wins at the end is what counts, not who leads early.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on the final result rather than interim progress.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you focused on the finish line or the steps?
- When did letting go of early wins help you?
Another view
Early progress often signals final success, so it does matter.
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