We never know, believe me, when we have succeeded best.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Success is often unrecognized at the time it happens.
- In plain terms
- You might not know you succeeded until later.
- What can you take from it?
- Do not judge your success solely by immediate feedback.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we measure true success?
- When does success become clear?
Another view
Sometimes feedback is immediate and clear.
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