I have always believed no matter how many shots I miss, I'm going to make the next one.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Past failures do not define future success; keep trying.
- In plain terms
- Even if you fail, keep trying to succeed next time.
- What can you take from it?
- Persistence turns misses into hits.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How many times must you try before quitting?
- What keeps you going after failure?
Another view
blind effort without strategy may not lead to success.
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