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What does it mean?
The road ahead is difficult and tiring, but perseverance will lead to success.
In plain terms
It will be hard, but we will succeed.
What can you take from it?
Endure hardships knowing success is possible.

Where it applies

  • during a crisis
  • facing a tough project
  • personal struggle

Putting it to work

  • encourage a team
  • motivate oneself
  • build resilience

Questions to consider

  • What makes you confident you will make it?
  • How will you handle the drag?

Another view

Optimism alone does not remove the hardship.

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