Victory or Westminister Abbey.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Nelson declares his only acceptable outcomes are victory or death and burial at Westminster Abbey.
- In plain terms
- He will either win or die fighting.
- What can you take from it?
- Commit fully to winning with no middle ground.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is your ultimatum?
- What would you die for?
Another view
All-or-nothing stakes can lead to unnecessary risk.
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