A hard beginning maketh a good ending.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Starting something difficult often leads to a better outcome.
- In plain terms
- Hard starts make good ends.
- What can you take from it?
- Embrace early struggles for long-term success.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did a hard start lead to success?
- How do you handle initial difficulties?
Another view
Some hard starts are simply due to poor planning.
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