You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Thatcher advises that some battles are not won on the first attempt and require persistent repeated efforts.
- In plain terms
- You may need to fight a battle many times to win it.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect to fight repeated battles to win.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Which battles are worth fighting repeatedly?
- How do you handle setbacks?
Another view
Some battles should be avoided rather than fought repeatedly.
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