There is no failure except in no longer trying. There is no defeat except from within, no really insurmountable barrier save our own inherent weakness of purpose.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Failure and defeat are defined by internal states rather than external outcomes.
- In plain terms
- You only fail when you stop trying and defeat comes from weak willpower.
- What can you take from it?
- Failure happens when you give up, not when you fall.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you stop trying?
- What holds you back?
Another view
Sometimes external barriers truly prevent success regardless of effort.
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