Hell, Chuck Yeager could do it in his sleep while on fire, I'm sure.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author claims that if Chuck Yeager could do something, anyone else surely could do it too.
- In plain terms
- If a great pilot can do it, anyone can.
- What can you take from it?
- If the expert can do it you can too.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- If the best can do it can you?
- What is an impossible task?
Another view
Not everyone has Yeager's skills or context to succeed.
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