Diamonds are nothing more than chunks of coal that stuck to their jobs.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Success often comes from persistence and dedication to a task over time.
- In plain terms
- Sticking with your work turns ordinary effort into something valuable.
- What can you take from it?
- Persistence turns effort into value.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you sticking with the right thing?
- How long do you persist before changing?
Another view
Not all persistence leads to success; direction matters.
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