To put away aimlessness and weakness, and to begin to think with purpose, is to enter the ranks of those strong ones who only recognize failure as one of the pathways to attainment; who make all conditions serve them, and who think strongly, attempt fearlessly, and accomplish masterfully.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Purposeful thinking transforms weakness into strength and turns failure into a path to success.
- In plain terms
- Thinking with purpose makes you strong.
- What can you take from it?
- Think with purpose to achieve goals.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is your current purpose?
- How do you view failure?
Another view
Thinking without action does not lead to accomplishment.
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