If my mind can conceive it; and my heart can believe it - then I can achieve it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ali states that belief and mental visualization are prerequisites for achieving goals.
- In plain terms
- If you believe you can do something, you can.
- What can you take from it?
- Belief is the first step to achieving goals.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you need to believe to succeed?
- Can you achieve without belief?
Another view
It oversimplifies the role of effort and opportunity.
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